Quarterback Baker Mayfield and spouse Emily Wilkinson’s romance hasn’t been clean crusing.
Earlier than they started relationship in 2017, Wilkinson was hesitant thus far Mayfield since she assumed he was going to be a “typical playboy athlete.” After attending to know the quarterback on a deeper stage, she discovered there was extra to him.
“He’s such a softy,” Wilkinson instructed ESPN in July 2019. “He’s a mama’s boy.”
Six months into their romance, the couple received engaged and tied the knot in 2019. Since their nuptials, Mayfield has performed for 4 totally different NFL groups together with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All through his profession, Wilkinson has been within the stands cheering on her husband regardless of their rocky first 12 months of marriage.
Through the 2023 season, Mayfield discovered his groove with the Buccaneers however that wasn’t the one spotlight for the duo. In December 2023, the pair introduced she is pregnant with their first child.
Maintain scrolling to see Mayfield and Wilkinson’s relationship timeline:
Emily Wilkinson and Baker Mayfield Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
2017
The twosome had been launched by a mutual buddy however Wilkinson was hesitant thus far him at first. In response to an ESPN profile on Mayfield, the athlete repeatedly adopted and unfollowed Wilkinson on Instagram to attempt to catch her consideration. His persistence paid off as he satisfied her to fulfill him in particular person.
2018
The identical 12 months Mayfield received drafted by the Browns, he proposed to Wilkinson.
“I get to be this man’s WIFE! Finest day of my life,” Wilkinson wrote through Instagram in July 2018. “I like you fiancé!!!!!! ♥️ @bakermayfield.”
July 2019
One 12 months after saying their engagement, Wilkinson and Mayfield wed.
Emily Wilkinson and Baker Mayfield Bryan Steffy/Getty Pictures
February 2020
The pair’s first 12 months of marriage received off to a rocky begin after Kacie Dingess, who was a fan of the Browns, alleged that Mayfield cheated on Wilkinson together with her the 12 months earlier than.
Dingess claimed that she messaged Mayfield a video of her shotgunning a beer throughout a Browns recreation mimicking a viral clip of him doing the identical. After sending the message, Dingess claimed that Mayfield added her on Snapchat and so they attached in particular person.
“[When] I left, I used to be like, ‘Good doing enterprise with you’ — like, joking round,” Dingess mentioned throughout an look on Rover’s Morning Glory present. “And he was like, ‘Don’t say that!’ And I used to be like, ‘I’m simply kidding.’ After which I misplaced my Juul in his automobile and we needed to search for that for a couple of minutes. He was like, ‘OK, nicely, drive protected,’ and I used to be like, ‘OK, see ya.’”
Dingess shared that she determined to return ahead after Mayfield blocked her social media. Whereas neither Mayfield nor Wilkinson addressed the allegations, the social media persona shared a cryptic put up of her husband.
“Even when individuals don’t need you to be, you’re all the time excellent in my eyes,” she captioned a selfie of her and Mayfield on the time.
July 2021
The duo celebrated their second wedding ceremony anniversary, and Wilkinson posted a touching tribute to her husband.
“I can not consider it’s been 2 years! We’ve been married longer than we dated/had been engaged … and I can confidently say I like you extra now than ever!” she gushed through Instagram. “Thanks for being the perfect life companion … now let’s rejoice🥳🥰♥️.”
Emily Wilkinson and Baker Mayfield Mike Coppola/Getty Pictures
April 2022
As Mayfield was honored by his alma mater, Oklahoma College, Wilkinson was by his facet as his Heisman statue was arrange on campus.
“Final weekend was a particular one. In fact it’s unbelievable to look at a Heisman statue go up, immortalizing my husband and the legacy he left at OU,” she penned through Instagram. “However what gave me essentially the most pleasure was seeing Baker on his previous stomping grounds, surrounded by a fan base that completely adores him. For somebody who provides every part to this recreation, it certain was enjoyable to rejoice you and your OU accomplishments! We love you #6! ❤️🤍.”
March 2023
Mayfield and Wilkinson had an “unbelievable week” at Professional Athletes Outreach’s convention engaged on their marriage alongside different NFL {couples}.
“Yearly, Baker and I make it a precedence to go to PAO, a faith-based marriage convention for the NFL,” she wrote through her Instagram Story on the time. “It’s so fulfilling, and such a pleasant reset in our marriage, to not point out an ideal time to attach with different like-minded {couples} within the NFL. (And SO enjoyable!)”
December 2023
The couple introduced the Mayfield household expect their latest member.
“We’ve been hiding a bit of one thing……..🤫👀,” they wrote through Instagram. “However we’re THRILLED to share that child lady Mayfield will likely be becoming a member of our loopy crew in early April 2024!🩷🩷🩷.”
Baker Mayfield Courtesy of Emily Mayfield/Instagram
April 2024
Their first little one, daughter Kova Jade, was born on April 9 and weighed 9 kilos and a pair of ounces.
“She is actually every part we prayed for and extra,” Emily wrote through Instagram Story on April 13.
