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The NFL season has arrived – but it isn't just the star players who will be making their presence felt.
These days, the wives and girlfriends of the biggest names in football hold power and influence of their own.
While their husbands or boyfriends might be chasing Super Bowl rings and the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the WAGs of the NFL boast impressive accolades of their own.
Among them are Miss Universe titles, Grammy awards and Oscar nominations – as well as millions of Instagram followers, a slew of brand deals and burgeoning business empires.
Now, the Daily Mail has revealed the ultimate power list of models, influencers, songwriters, actresses, beauty queens and the most famous face of them all.
10) Marissa Ayers
Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers have been making the most out of the offseason together
Partner: Jaxson Dart (New York Giants quarterback)
Age: 23
Instagram followers: 497,000
Net worth: Unknown
Marissa Ayers met boyfriend Jaxson Dart, 23, in October 2025, soon after the quarterback was drafted in the first round last year and became the face of the New York Giants.
For nearly a year, the couple has been inseparable, boasting in a recent TikTok that they are 'obsessed with each other.' They have become regulars on red carpets across New York as well as dazzling in their attire at the Kentucky Derby and taking in the FIFA World Cup together.
Ayers' modeling career is taking off and she is also a ring girl for Most Valuable Promotions
Given Dart's rising star power in the massive market that is New York, and with Ayers' own career as an influencer and model taking off, the pair are primed to become a NFL power couple.
Ayers, a ring girl for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions boxing company, went viral at his fight against Anthony Joshua last year.
She's since appeared at the Giants' training camp, kissing Dart on the practice field, and will surely be a regular on the sidelines this season as her own profile grows.
9) Olivia Ponton
Olivia Ponton has appeared in campaigns for the likes of Coach, Skims, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss as well as being a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model
Partner: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals quarterback)
Age: 24
Instagram followers: 2.7 million
Net worth: Estimated $1 million to $1.5 million
Florida model Olivia Ponton has become a massive name in her own right since shooting to TikTok fame during the pandemic and carving out a modeling career in the years that followed.
She has appeared in campaigns for the likes of Coach, Skims, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss as well as being a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model.
She's also seemingly been stepping up her rumored relationship with 29-year-old Joe Burrow, making a rare public appearance with the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback at training camp recently.
Ponton has been romantically linked to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
The pair were first romantically linked after she reported a home burglary at his property to 911 in October 2024, sparking dating rumors.
At a press conference in the days that followed, Burrow said: 'I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one, and way more is already out there than I would want out there and that I care to share so that's all I got to say about that.'
Since then, however, the pair have kept under the radar with few public outings together, though she's been spotted by his side this year at the Kentucky Oaks horse race, cheering him on at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic and heading to a Met Gala afterparty.
Ponton and Burrow, however, have not publicly confirmed their relationship.
8) Ann Michael Maye
Drake Maye's wife, Ann Michael, has become a star in Boston and beyond in the last 18 months
Partner: Drake Maye (New England Patriots quarterback)
Age: 23
Instagram followers: 577,000
Net worth: Estimated $1 million
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, 24, was the breakout star of the 2025 NFL season – and his wife Ann Michael enjoyed a similarly meteoric rise to fame. She became a hit among fans with her wholesome online content and baking videos, making her one of the most beloved wives in the league.
The couple met as middle school sweethearts, attending University of North Carolina together then finding themselves in Boston after he was drafted by the Patriots.
Her 'Bakemas' series has even catapulted her beyond social media notoriety, with Maye and NBC 10 Boston/NBC Sports Boston teaming up for a baking show, Beyond Bakemas with Ann Michael Maye, which aired earlier this year.
7) Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett are two of the elite athletes in their respective fields
Partner: Myles Garrett (Los Angeles Rams defensive end)
Age: 26
Instagram followers: 1.2 million
Net worth: $2 million
There is perhaps no NFL couple that represents sporting excellence as well as Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett.
Kim and Garrett - whose move from Cleveland to Los Angeles means he is now closer to her California home - confirmed their romance with a kiss as she attended one of his NFL games last year.
Garrett traveled to the Olympic Games to support Kim in Milan-Cortina last year
Now, Garrett, 30, is preparing for his first season with the Los Angeles Rams and is widely regarded as the greatest defensive player in the NFL, but Kim is just as dominant in her own field, being one of the greatest snowboarders in history and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Kim was just 17 when she won her first Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe in 2018 in PyeongChang – making her the youngest-ever to take home the title – and scored another four years later in Beijing.
In her most recent Olympic Games, in Milan-Cortina in February, NFL superstar Garrett was there, standing in the snow to support her as she claimed silver.
A second generation Korean-American, Kim is also a vocal campaigner against anti-Asian hate and has been twice named on the TIME magazine list of 100 Most Influential People, including the most recent edition.
6) Brittany Mahomes
Brittany Mahomes has been by Patrick's side for all of his Super Bowl triumphs with the Chiefs
Partner: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs quarterback)
Age: 31
Instagram followers: 2.1 million
Net worth: $15 million
Brittany Mahomes was the queen of Chiefs Kingdom until the arrival of Taylor Swift, but she remains ever-present in the corner of her high school sweetheart Patrick, 30, now arguably the NFL's best quarterback.
A former college soccer player, Brittany has carved out a role as an influencer and businesswoman as well as a doting mom to their three kids.
She is co-founder of fitness brand Brittany Lynne Fitness, as well as being co-owner of NWSL team, the KC Current, who recently built and opened an incredible purpose-built stadium.
Mahomes also has her own fan-oriented NFL clothing line in collaboration with Amazon, plus remains active on social media promoting a host of businesses and initiatives.
Brittany struck up a friendship with Taylor Swift as soon as she started dating Travis Kelce
The high school sweethearts share three kids together and post their loving life online
Her profile sky-rocketed when she struck up a friendship with pop sensation Taylor Swift after the singer first started dating Mahomes' teammate and close friend Travis Kelce.
Brittany was initially embraced by Swifties, even at a time when her popularity had taken a knock with some NFL fans calling out her 'annoying' gameday antics.
But there seemed to be some distance between the two after Brittany appeared to like a social media post endorsing Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election – a political view that was in stark contrast to her songstress friend.
5) Olivia Culpo
Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo is married to 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey
Partner: Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers running back)
Age: 34
Instagram followers: 5.3 million
Net worth: $9 million
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey began dating in 2019, but she was a household name in her own right far before that.
A former beauty pageant queen, Culpo won Miss USA and Miss Universe separately in 2012 as she carved out a successful career as a model, including appearing on the cover of the 2020 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
She's built a strong social media following thanks to her stunning snaps on Instagram and partnerships with top brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Naadam and Cupshe.
She has struck up a close friendship with fellow Niners WAG Kristin Juszczyk, sporting her custom designs on the sidelines.
The loving couple got married in 2024 in a lavish ceremony in Rhode Island
She notably dated the likes of Nick Jonas and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte before McCaffrey, as well as fellow NFL players Tim Tebow and Danny Amendola.
However, she and McCaffrey, 30, who she is often seen supporting at Levi's Stadium, got married in 2024 in a lavish Rhode Island ceremony before welcoming their first child, daughter Colette, last year.
She is now expecting their second child, with the pair sharing glimpses of their sweet family life on social media while she continues to be a familiar face across television screens, social media and popular culture.
4) Madison Beer
Singer-songwriter Beer has a big fanbase of her own while Herbert is the Chargers starting QB
Partner: Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers quarterback)
Age: 27
Instagram followers: 39.4 million
Net worth: $18 million
American singer-songwriter Madison Beer has enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, getting engaged this summer during the NFL offseason less than a year after going public with their relationship.
Beer released her third studio album, Locket, in January followed by a 32-show tour across Europe and North America. Since then, she's been seen at Chargers training camp cheering on 28-year-old Herbert.
Now, she will surely be busy planning for her wedding to Herbert as the pair continue to make a splash, whether at star-studded events or courtside at Lakers games in Los Angeles.
3) Simone Biles
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles got married in 2023
Partner: Jonathan Owens (Indianapolis Colts safety)
Age: 31
Instagram followers: 11.8 million
Net worth: $25 million
Simone Biles's husband, Jonathan Owens, once declared that he was 'the catch' in their relationship - but some would strongly disagree.
Since they wed in April 2023, Biles has turned heads on sidelines with her eye-catching gameday outfits, but the Olympic gymnast is a household name, having cemented herself as a national treasure in the US and an Olympic hero around the globe.
Biles, with seven Olympic gold medals, over two dozen world championships and multiple endorsement deals under her belt, is one of the most decorated female athletes in the world.
Biles is in a new city after her husband, Jonathan Owens, joined the Indianapolis Colts
In Paris in 2024, the gymnastic legend took her total Olympic haul to 11 medals, while Owens, 31, was given time off to travel to France and watch her compete.
She has also left her mark on the gymnastic world having six skills named after her. Biles further forever changed the sport at Tokyo when she pulled out midway through the individual all-around competition, plagued by the 'twisties' – a condition suffered by gymnasts causing them to become disorientated as they complete turns, flips and twists in the air.
Since then she has become one of the strongest and most influential voices championing athletes' mental health, as well as advocating for abuse survivors.
After two years in Chicago supporting the Bears, however, Biles is on the move with her husband this season as he plays for the Indianapolis Colts.
2) Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen wed in 2025
Partner: Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills quarterback)
Age: 29
Instagram followers: 20.3 million
Net worth: $25 million
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have taken on new titles since the last NFL season wrapped up: mom and dad.
The famous actress tied the knot with the Buffalo Bills quarterback in May 2025 after two years of dating, then welcomed their daughter, Harper, in April this year.
Allen, 30, may be one of the league's best, but Steinfeld is successful in her own right, landing countless high-profile roles in her illustrious Hollywood career.
The actress first made a name for herself at the mere age of 14 when her breakout role in True Grit earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Steinfeld gave birth to their first child, a daughter, this offseason as they became mom and dad
Her most recent role saw her star opposite Hollywood heartthrob Michael B Jordan in the critically acclaimed horror film Sinner, which was one of the standout films of 2025.
Meanwhile, away from the silver screen, Steinfeld has also recorded several successful singles, including Starving and Love Myself, which have been streamed globally and achieved platinum status.
But her most recent title has come as the Queen of Buffalo. She is adored by Bills Mafia since her romance with the franchise's superstar began in 2023.
1) Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding was the story of the offseason this year, having tied the knot in July in New York City
Partner: Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs tight end)
Age: 36
Instagram followers: 272 million
Net worth: $1.8 billion
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding was the story of the NFL offseason, so it is no surprise that the pop sensation is top of this ranking.
Ever since Swift started dating the Kansas City Chiefs star in 2023, she has supported him at numerous NFL games - notably spotted in one of the stadium suites with his family.
Despite initial suggestions their love was just a showmance, their love story culminated with star-studded nuptials in the heart of New York City in July.
Swift will now continue to be on hand supporting Kelce, 36, in his 14th and possibly final season in the NFL.
The hitmaker has been an undeniable presence on the sidelines and been credited with bringing an entirely new demographic of more female eyeballs to the sport.
Her influence and fame, however, extends far beyond football, as a global icon and entrepreneur as well as an acclaimed musician, with 14 Grammy awards, a net worth of nearly $2 billion and being named TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year.
