The Most Jaw-Dropping NFL Dads: Unveiling the Legendary Lineup of Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Sterling Shepard, and Beyond!
NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady dominate both on the field and at home as devoted dads Check out this list of the hottest NFL dads, including Kirk Cousins, Eric Decker, Russell Wilson, and more These players prove that they excel both in their careers and in fatherhood
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady have an immense number of NFL fans, but their children serve as their ultimate support system. When Mahomes achieved his first Super Bowl victory with the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2020, he and his wife Brittany Matthews were empty nesters. However, in February 2023, when Mahomes secured his second championship, both his daughter Sterling and son Bronze were proudly cheering him on.
Mahomes, accepting his MVP win at the 2023 NFL Honors, expressed his gratitude to his wife, Brittany, his daughter, Sterling, and his son, Bronze. He acknowledged that their presence brings balance and helps him cherish each day, regardless of any personal struggles he may face. In the same vein, Brady celebrated his seven Super Bowl wins by bringing his three children, Jack, Benjamin, and Vivian, onto the field, showcasing the importance of family in his achievements.
Scroll down to see the hottest NFL players — past and present — who can’t get enough of their kids:
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Hottest NFL Dads Past and Present: Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Sterling Shepard and More
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady may have countless NFL fans, but their children are their ultimate support system.
Initially empty nesters, Mahomes and his wife Brittany Matthews celebrated his first Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2020. However, their cheering squad grew bigger when Mahomes secured his second championship in February 2023, with both his daughter Sterling and son Bronze by his side, proudly rooting for him.
Mahomes expressed his gratitude to his wife, Brittany, his daughter, Sterling, and his son, Bronze, for bringing balance to his hectic life and helping him cherish each day. He acknowledged that no matter his mood, they bring him happiness and help him value the moments they share together. Mahomes concluded by expressing his love for his family.
Following his seven Super Bowl victories (six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Brady invited his three children, Jack, Benjamin, and Vivian, onto the field.
Scroll down to see the hottest NFL players — past and present — who can’t get enough of their kids:
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Kirk Cousins
The athlete, Kirk Cousins, who plays as a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, has two sons named Cooper and Turner with his wife Julie Cousins. In the 2023 documentary Quarterbacks by Netflix, fans were able to catch a glimpse of Kirk's domestic life. One particular scene showed him singing and praying with one of his boys before bedtime.
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Patrick Mahomes
Mahomes and Matthews, who tied the knot in March 2022, welcomed daughter Sterling in February 2021 and son Bronze in November 2022.
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Tom Brady
Brady has a son named Jack with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. After retiring in February 2023, the athlete had two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. Brady and Bündchen were married for almost 13 years before their divorce in October 2022.
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Eric Decker
The retired wide receiver and his wife Jessie James Decker have three children together: daughter Vivianne and sons Eric Jr. and Forrest. Having tied the knot in 2013, the couple shared the joyous news in August 2023 that they are anticipating the arrival of their fourth baby.
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Van Jefferson
The Los Angeles Rams player created a buzz in February 2022 when his wife, Samaria, showed her support for him in Super Bowl LVI while experiencing active labor. Shortly after the Rams' victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Samaria gave birth to their son Champ. The couple's family also includes daughter Isabella, born in 2016, and son Elijah, born in 2023. Additionally, Jefferson is the proud father of son Vanchi, who was born in 2017.
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Jason Kelce
The Philadelphia Eagles center, who has been married to Kylie McDevitt since 2018, has three daughters named Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett. Their youngest daughter was born in February 2023, shortly after the athlete competed against his brother Travis Kelce in Super Bowl LVII. Unfortunately, Travis' Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious over the Eagles.
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Russell Wilson
The Denver Broncos quarterback, along with his wife Ciara, has two children named Sienna and Win. In August 2023, the couple joyfully announced that they are expecting their third child. Additionally, Wilson fulfills the role of a stepfather to Ciara's oldest son, Future Jr., whom she shares with her ex, Future.
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Sterling Shepard
Shepard tied the knot with model Chanel Iman in March 2018, and just five months later, their first child, Cali, was born. In December 2021, their second daughter, Cassie, entered the world. In January 2022, we exclusively revealed that the New York Giants receiver and Iman had quietly separated and filed for divorce in June 2021.
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Matt Barkley
The Buffalo Bills player met his now-wife, Brittany, in preschool. After tying the knot in 2013, the pair welcomed three kids: sons John, Jackson and daughter Bella.
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Jay Cutler
The retired quarterback and Kristin Cavallari brought their first son, Camden, into the world in August 2012, less than one year prior to their marriage in June 2013. The couple later welcomed their second son, Jaxon, in May 2014, followed by the arrival of their daughter, Saylor, in November 2015. After almost seven years of marriage, Cutler and Cavallari announced in April 2020 that they have decided to end their relationship.
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Matt Leinart
Leinart became a dad in 2006 when his former college girlfriend, Brynn Cameron, gave birth to their son, Cole. The former quarterback tied the knot with actress Josie Loren in May 2018. Leinart and Loren welcomed their sons Cayson and Cannon into the world in 2020 and 2021, respectively, expanding their growing family.
