Touchdown Romances: Celebrities Scoring Big with NFL Stars

As the football season kicks into high gear, the spotlight shines not just on the gridiron but also on the personal lives of the players. From Taylor Swift's budding romance with Travis Kelce to Ciara's long-standing marriage to Russell Wilson, these celebrity-athlete couples are captivating fans both on and off the field.

Touchdown Romances: Celebrities Scoring Big with NFL Stars

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: A Match Made in Arrowhead

The relationship between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has taken the sports and entertainment worlds by storm. After meeting at one of Taylor's concerts at Arrowhead Stadium in the summer of 2023, the two quickly developed a strong connection, with Taylor becoming a regular fixture in the stands, cheering on her beau. Kelce couldn't help but gush about his new girlfriend, praising her warmth and the positive energy she brought to the team's inner circle. "I just thought it was awesome how everybody in the suite had nothing but great things to say about her — the friends and family. She looked amazing and everybody was talking about her in great light," he shared on his podcast. The couple's public displays of affection and mutual support have made them one of the most talked-about pairings in the NFL.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen: A Budding Romance in Buffalo

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has found love with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The couple has been keeping their relationship under wraps since 2023, with the first public sighting being a dinner date that May. A few months later, they were spotted on a PDA-filled vacation, and in July 2024, they seemingly confirmed their romance with an Instagram photo in front of the Eiffel Tower. While they've been tight-lipped about the details, the pair's chemistry and mutual support for each other's careers have been evident to their fans.

Ciara and Russell Wilson: A Touchdown for Love

Ciara and Russell Wilson's love story is one for the ages. The couple first met at a basketball game in 2015 and within a year, they were engaged. By July of the following year, they had tied the knot, and they've since welcomed three children together. Despite Russell's demanding schedule as the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ciara has praised her husband's dedication as a father, noting that he is always there for their family, whether it's taking their kids to practice or supporting Ciara's own endeavors. "What I love is my husband's heart and how he thinks of us. He's always thinking of us. He loves serving at heart. That's just who he is in general. He will go from football practice to taking Future to baseball practice or taking Sienna to ballet. He doesn't want to miss a moment," she told Sports Illustrated.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens: A Winning Combination

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens found each other on a dating app in 2020, and their connection has only grown stronger since then. In 2022, the couple got engaged, and in 2023, they tied the knot. As two elite athletes, Simone and Jonathan can often be found supporting each other on the sidelines, with Simone making sure to attend Jonathan's games as soon as she returned from the Paris Olympics. "It's super exciting, it's super fun. I know how important it is for him for me to go out there and support him so I tried to go out to Chicago and support him," Simone told Fox Houston. "It was really fun. We had such a good time but it was also good to just sit, mellow in that and just relax before [gymnastics] gets started up again."

Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios: A Social Media-Fueled Romance

Influencer Alix Earle and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios have been sharing their relationship with their followers since early 2023. The couple made their red carpet debut that July and have been open about their love on social media ever since. Alix, who admits she didn't know much about football before dating Braxton, has been a regular fixture at his games, cheering him on from the stands. "I'e probably only been to like two football games in my life before I started dating Braxton," she revealed on HBO's Hard Knocks. "Just seeing people run into each other, I was like, 'Oh my God, don't touch him!'"

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey: A Match Made in the NFL

Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey have been a power couple since 2019. After getting engaged, the two recently tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Rhode Island. Olivia has praised her husband's unwavering dedication to his sport, noting that he doesn't have an "off button" even during the offseason. "He doesn't really have an off button, even in the off season," she told E! News. "He's so hard working. Part of being an athlete is having extreme discipline, so he's so disciplined. It's a lot of hard work and a lot of passion and you're basically watching somebody execute their life vision."

Chanel Iman and Davon Godchaux: A Whirlwind Romance

Model Chanel Iman and New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux took their relationship to the next level in 2022 when they announced they were expecting their first child together. Just a year later, the couple married in a civil ceremony in New York and then said "I do" again on a yacht in the Caribbean Sea. Chanel explained that they made time for their weddings even amid Davon's busy game schedule, saying, "We couldn't wait for football season to be over so we [could] complete our union."

Normani and DK Metcalf: A Ciara-Approved Pairing

Singer Normani and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf have been dating since 2023, with the couple being set up by fellow WAG Ciara. Normani has been vocal about her happiness in the relationship, telling Rolling Stone, "I'm happy. I am very happy. Definitely an answered prayer. I've experienced a lot with relationships. I'm a real lover girl. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and finding space where that's reciprocated feels good. I like to see myself happy. I really do."

Sydney Hightower Warner and Fred Warner: A Bachelor Nation Connection

Former Bachelor contestant Sydney Hightower Warner found love with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. The couple met after Fred's family saw Sydney on the dating reality show and thought they would be a good match. They got engaged in 2021 and tied the knot the following year. While Sydney has been a supportive presence in the stands, she admits that the game can make her a bit anxious. "I always have a tad bit of anxiety when the season starts," she shared in an Instagram story. "It's just such a fast crazy span of months but still super exciting and a lot of fun every year!"

Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk: A Private Passion

Hannah Ann Sluss, another Bachelor alum, found love with Detroit Lions running back Jake Funk. The couple went public with their relationship in 2022 and got engaged that same year, before tying the knot in July 2024. While Hannah is always there to support Jake on game day, she has chosen to keep much of their football life private, citing the harsh criticism they often face from diehard fans. "The fans, I mean, they're diehard fans and spending [money] on a ticket and they want to see a team win," she told Page Six. "So with Jake's football, I tend to be more on the private side with everything going on with that. I like to give people updates. I let them know. But I have learned that you're sharing so much of your football life, you're opening up like a can of worms because people are so harsh."