Over the years, it’s been evident that NFL players have a tendency to date celebrities in other fields, and vice versa. A lot of celebs like big, fit, muscular athletes, and nothing fits the bill more like NFL stars.
NFL players are celebrities in their own right. They’re loved and adored by the masses, and those at the top of the game are treated like superstars. They have some of the most sunning WAGs in the sporting world. Just look at the likes of Russell Wilson whose managed to land himself a beautiful misses in the form of Ciara, and everybody knows about the superstar couple of the sporting world, Tom Brady and his magnificent other half, Gisele Bündchen. These two couples are still together and are going strong. For others though, their relationships didn’t last the course. But for these NFL pros, it must have been fun while it lasted. These are 16 NFL stars that had celebrity girlfriends.
16 Derrick Ward - Khloe Kardashian
Look through their respective dating histories, and it’s clear to see that the Kardashians have a thing for athletes, specifically NFL and NBA pros. Khloe and Derrick had a brief relationship way back in 2009. A lot has changed for the duo since then. It’s a distant – perhaps fond – memory.
15 Reggie Bush - Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush were properly loved up. But Reggie just couldn’t deal with the intense media scrutiny that revolved around every aspect of Kim’s life. If he wanted to be with her, he had to get on board and in the end it just couldn’t happen.
14 Matt Nordgren - Lindsay Lohan
Remember when Lindsay Lohan was going through that wild phase? She was trouble and most people didn’t want to touch her with a bargepole. But ex-football player Matt Nordgren didn’t seem to mind. They tried their best to keep things on the DL. Inevitably, their relationship became public and they split soon after.
13 David Binn - Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson must have been on most people’s dream women list back in the early 2000. David Binn was just one of the lucky guys who managed to date her during that period. They dated in 2007 and 2008 and David was said to have been Pamela’s ideal guy, a real man.
12 Tony Romo - Jessica Simpson
Tony Romo’s someone who likes to date his A-list celebrities. He’s been with some major stars, including Carrie Underwood, who’s not too fond of her ex. He’s also dated singer, Jessica Simpson. Paranoia got the better of him and he broke things off because he thought she was being unfaithful.
11 Tom Brady - Bridget Moynahan
Everybody knows about the NFL’s superstar couple, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. The duo recently celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary. But before Gisele made an honest man out of him, Tom’s rumored to have shared relations with a lot of women. One celeb he’s rumored to have dated is actress Bridget Moynahan.
10 Miles Austin - Kim Kardashian
Those who know about the Kardashians probably anticipated they were going to feature heavily in this article. In addition to Reggie Bush, Miles Austin was also Kim’s American footballer beau for a period. They shared a long-distance romance, but just couldn’t make it work and it wasn’t long before they went their separate ways.
9 Matt Leinart - Paris Hilton
Former American football quarterback, Matt Leinart is currently in a relationship with actress, Josie Loren. But Matt’s had celebrity girlfriends in the past. The duo were said to be an item way back in 2006 and were spotted out and about together numerous times. Paris helped her beau celebrate when he got drafted into the NFL.
8 Hank Baskett - Kendra Wilkinson
It’s always sad when couples go their separate ways, especially when there are kids involved. Hank Baskett was married to model and reality TV star, Kendra Wilkinson for nine years. It wasn’t long before two kids came into the picture. Their divorce was finalized last year. Loyalty and trust were issues that led to their separation.
7 Brian Urlacher - Jenny McCarthy
Brian Urlacher and Jenny McCarthy had a brief relationship in 2012. In a week which he had surgery on his knee, Brian was also dumped by Jenny. It wasn’t a bad breakup though. There may have been no romance left between the two, but Jenny said she was looking forward to sharing an amazing friendship with him going forward.
