On Thursday evening, San Francisco set the stage for the annual NFL Honors ceremony, where some of America’s elite football players were seen alongside their glamorous partners.
Olivia Culpo, the spouse of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, and Ciara, married to Russell Wilson, graced the red carpet at the Palace Of Fine Arts, capturing attention with their dazzling appearances.
Among the attendees was Marissa Ayers, a boxing ring girl turned influencer, who made an entrance with her new beau, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, adding flair to the star-studded evening held just days before the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl LX.
The event also featured appearances from other notable partners, including Marissa Mowry, married to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Sarah Jane Ramos, who is dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Emily Wilkinson, the expectant wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, and Daiyaana Muhammad, the girlfriend of Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins.
Ciara, wife of Russell Wilson, was among the WAGs in attendance at Thursday’s NFL Honors
Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia Culpo was also spotted arriving at the event with her man
Jaxson Dart posed with new girlfriend Marissa Ayers (right), mom Kara (second from left) and dad Brandon (left) on the red carpet
Ciara, now 40, began her relationship with Wilson, 37, in 2015, marrying him the following year. When they first crossed paths, the R&B singer was already a mother to a son with her former partner, rapper Future.
Meanwhile, Wilson is coming off a challenging inaugural season with the Giants, where he found himself sidelined by rookie quarterback Dart, losing his starting position.
The latter impressed after replacing Wilson despite New York finishing 4-13 and missing out on the postseason once more, and he will work under a new head coach next year in John Harbaugh.
Dart went public with online beauty Ayers at the end of December after months of speculation over a potential romance, with the pair somewhat inseparable ever since.
As for Culpo, she gave birth to her and McCaffrey’s first child – Colette Annalise – back in July, almost a year after they tied the knot in a lavish Rhode Island wedding.
In an interview with the New York Post last month, the former pageant queen lifted the lid on how fatherhood has changed McCaffrey’s perspective on losses on the field.
‘Well, first and foremost, I have always been worried about his health and safety,’ she said in regard to supporting her man after San Francisco’s recent playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
R&B singer Ciara, 40, has been married to veteran quarterback Wilson, 37, since 2016
Culpo gave birth to her and McCaffrey’s first child – Colette Annalise – back in the summer
Dart went public with online beauty Ayers at the end of December after months of speculation
‘If he’s feeling good and if I notice, ‘Okay, he’s walking okay or he doesn’t look too banged up.’ I’m really excited and happy. And he feels that way too.
‘I think ultimately it’s just such a physical sport that you just want to be healthy enough to reach the goals that you have for yourself…
‘I think just being there for him and definitely being sensitive to the fact that it does mean a lot and sometimes he will be upset.
‘Having a baby there really has changed that and made everything feel a little bit more grounded and light — and just have a better perspective because… win or lose, you still have to show up for her.’
The 2025 MVP will be crowned at NFL Honors on the week of the Super Bowl, and the list is once again dominated by quarterbacks.
Only McCaffrey makes the list as a non-QB, with the 49ers star once again proving he is at the top of his game. Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Maye and Stafford complete the five-man shortlist.
Dak Prescott’s girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos was by the Dallas Cowboys quarterback’s side
Kelly Stafford was also in attendance along with husband Matthew and their four daughters
Marissa Mowry (second from right), wife of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and Emily Wilkinson, the pregnant wife of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (left), were on the red carpet
Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins posed alongside girlfriend Daiyaana Muhammad at the event
Stafford, 37, is currently the standout favorite to win the award this season after taking the Rams to the NFC Championship game, where they were beaten by the Seahawks.
Heartwarming footage shared by Kelly showed the signal caller walking through his home in the early hours of the morning to check on his children after the loss.
He visited each room quietly, leaning over their beds to give them a gentle hug and a kiss goodnight while they slept.
Kelly Stafford posted the touching clip to her Instagram page on Monday, revealing how quickly her husband shifted from quarterback to dad.
