In the realm of American sports, NFL players have traditionally been seen as the leading figures, commanding the spotlight with their athletic prowess. However, in recent times, it’s their wives and girlfriends who have emerged as influential forces off the field.

While these athletes proudly display their collections of glittering Super Bowl rings and gleaming Lombardi trophies, often accompanied by a slew of Pro Bowl accolades, their partners have built impressive legacies of their own. Their achievements and influence are evident through a quick glance at social media, where these women shine with their Grammy Awards, Oscar nominations, flourishing Instagram followings, and burgeoning business ventures.

These NFL WAGs are redefining the notion of “trophy wives,” bringing a new level of star power to the role. This season, they are showcasing more influence and celebrity status than ever before, proving that their impact can rival, if not surpass, that of their famous significant others.

The Daily Mail has curated a definitive list of the NFL’s most powerful WAGs, featuring a lineup of hitmakers, beauty queens, fashion designers, and, notably, one exceptionally famous individual. This list highlights the incredible accomplishments and the significant cultural presence these women hold in their own right.

Here, The Daily Mail reveals the ultimate power list of NFL WAGs decorated with hitmakers, beauty queens, fashion designers and, of course, one very famous face.

10. Kelly Stafford

Partner: LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford  

Age: 36

Following: Instagram 429K, Podcast Instagram 65.9k, TikTok 37K (podcast), YouTube 5.44K subs 

Net worth: Unknown

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has established herself as one of the most notoriously outspoken WAGs in the NFL world, which, in turn, has earned her quite the reputation.

Stafford has long been cheering her husband on, starting out as a cheerleader to his football player at UGA and has rarely held back from giving fans a glimpse behind the scenes.

The former cheerleader, who shares four daughters – twins Sawyer and Chandler, eight, Hunter, seven, and Tyler, five – with the signal caller has developed a following thanks to her relatable and outspoken views on parenting and being an NFL WAG.

Through her podcast, ‘The Morning After,’ she has offered honest takes on parenting, pop culture, and the pressures of the NFL, making fans feel seen.

She has also used her platform to raise awareness, opening up on her 2019 brain tumor diagnosis. On Instagram, she candidly detailed the discovery of a noncancerous mass known as an acoustic neuroma, which was sitting on a nerve that emerges directly from the brain, and her subsequent surgery and recovery.

She regularly turns heads with her stylish game-day outfits and family appearances, often dressing her daughters in matching gear to watch their dad take to the field,

However, Stafford has also been known to ruffle some feathers, causing a stir with some of her controversial takes.

She sparked backlash with her comments about the intense media focus on Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, admitting jealousy over the attention. Meanwhile, she raised eyebrows when she admitted that she dated her now-husband’s college backup just to make him jealous.

9. Ann Michael Maye

Partner: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye 

Age: 22 

Following: Instagram 214K, TikTok 359.5K,

Net worth: Unknown

Ann Michael Maye, the wife of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, may not boast as many followers as some of her fellow NFL WAGs on the list but in New England, she’s well and truly a celebrity.

Maye, who married the signal caller last year, has captured hearts in recent months thanks to her heartwarming baking series.

‘Bakemas’ saw the 22-year-old share videos on TikTok of her whipping up a treat in the kitchen everyday throughout December to ring in the Christmas festivities.

The sweet series quickly captured hearts across the north east and beyond, making her into a social media celebrity.

Her delicacies even caught the attention of Barstool Sports chief and notorious Patriots fan Dave Portnoy, who teamed up with the UNC graduate to film one of his famous pizza review episodes.

The series has even catapulted her beyond social media notoriety with Bakemas set to be hitting televisions across Boston. Maye and NBC 10 Boston/NBC Sports Boston are teaming up for a baking show, titled ‘Beyond Bakemas with Ann Michael Maye,’ with the first episode airing on January 18.

Outside of the kitchen, Maye, who met her husband as children becoming middle school sweethearts, graduated from UNC in May 2025 with a degree in business administration.

8. Kristin Juszczyk

Partner: San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk

Age: 31 

Following: Instagram 1.2million, X 24.3K, TikTok 524.3K

Net worth: Around $6m combined with her husband

Almost two years ago, Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk, was hand-sewing her own eye-catching gameday outfits in her living room. Now, she’s the head of a fashion empire.

Juszczyk first became known to NFL fans as she supported her fullback husband, but it was her striking, handmade, custom sideline style that rocketed her beyond the football sphere.

The Long Island native, 31, has made a name for herself away from her husband’s footballing fame, thanks to her flair for fashion. She has taken her hobby of repurposing team merchandise into custom one-off pieces.

She was truly thrust into the spotlight when fellow WAGs Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sported matching Kansas City Chiefs puffer jackets to a 2024 playoff game, swiftly sending the designs viral.

Since then, Olympic legend Simone Biles, Twilight alum Taylor Lautner and WNBA icons have all become proud owners of her custom pieces – helping rocket her brand into the spotlight.

She launched her own attire brand Off Season in January 2025 – reinventing what sportswear looks like for the everyday fan – with the help of fashion titan Emma Grede, who has ties to the Kardashian family.

Starting off with NFL-based designs, the demand for her pieces exploded leading to a collaboration with the NBA last year.

‘It’s just such a pinch-me moment, truly,’ she previously told The Daily Mail of seeing the likes of Swift and Co sporting her attire. ‘I feel so honored when somebody comes to me and wants a piece made by me. It’s a true dream come true.

‘My whole life changed when I started getting traction from celebrities wearing my designs, and I couldn’t be any more grateful to anybody who’s ever worn any piece made by me.’

7. Brittany Mahomes

Partner: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes  

Age: 30

Following: Instagram 2.1m, X 380k,

Net worth: Reported $15m

Until Taylor Swift’s arrival in Kansas City, Brittany Mahomes was arguably the queen of Chiefs Kingdom

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have gone from high-school sweethearts to an NFL power couple, with the three-time Super Bowl MVP already one of the best quarterbacks of all-time.

A former college football star and ex-professional for Icelandic team UMF Afturelding, Mahomes has now made a name for herself as an influencer.

Outside of the social media sphere, she has continued to have an impact on sports as the co-owner of NWSL team, the KC Current, as well as the co-founder of fitness brand Brittany Lynne Fitness.

However, before her friendship with pop sensation and fellow Chiefs WAG Swift, her popularity had taken somewhat of a knock.

She saw her fair share of trolls on social media for being an avid supporter of her husband and her game day antics, which often saw her blasted as ‘wild’ and ‘annoying’ for her celebrations.

The Swifites, however, embraced her when the pop star struck up a close friendship with her in the VIP suites at Arrowhead Stadium. Yet, even they wavered when she appeared to like a social media post endorsing Donald Trump in the buildup to the 2024 presidential election – a political view that was at a stark contrast to her songstress bestie.

6. Olivia Culpo

Partner: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey 

Age: 33 

Following: Instagram 5.5m, TikTok 970K

Net worth: Around $10m

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 en route to carving 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.

She notably dated the likes of Nick Jonas and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte before McCaffrey, as well as fellow NFLers Tim Tebow and Danny Amendola.

However, she and McCaffrey – 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.

5. Hailee Steinfeld

Partner: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen 

Age: 29 

Following: Instagram 20.9m, X 1.3m, TikTok 4.1m

Net worth: $25m

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen were the epitome of an NFL power couple over the Wild Card playoff weekend this month. The quarterback spearheaded the Buffalo Bills to a dramatic last-gasp win over the Jacksonville Jaguars just hours before the glowing actress presented at the Golden Globes.

The Hollywood star has played countless high-profile roles throughout her career but her most recent one has come as the Queen of Buffalo.

Steinfeld has become adored by Bills Mafia since her romance with the franchise’s superstar began in 2023. Now married and expecting their first child, her beloved status has only rocketed.

However, she has also built a cult following outside of the extreme north of New York State. Steinfeld has become an icon for the enthusiasts of several major franchises, including the Pitch Perfect film series, Bumblebee, Marvel’s Hawkeye series, Dickinson, and voicing Gwen Stacy in the Spider-Man animated films

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.

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.

4. Simone Biles

Partner: Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens 

Age: 28 

Following: Instagram 12m, TikTok 5.5m, X 1.9m

Net worth: Around $25m

Simone Biles’s husband, Jonathan Owens, once declared that he was ‘the catch’ in their relationship but many would strongly disagree with him.

The gymnast may currently be turning heads with her eye-catching gameday outfits as the Chicago Bears continue their march through the playoffs but it’s on the podium where she truly strikes gold.

Biles is arguably the household name in her marriage having cemented herself as a national treasure in the United States 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 – and highly paid – female athletes in the world.

18 months ago in Paris, the gymnastic legend took her total Olympic haul to 11 medals, while at the World Championships, she is the most decorated – male or female – artistic gymnast of all time with 30 total medals in which 23 of them are gold.

She has also left her mark on the gymnastic world having six skills named after her.

Biles further forever changed the sport at Tokyo 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.

3. Ciara

Partner: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson 

Age: 40 

Following: Instagram 35.7m, X 10.1m, Tiktok 5.9m

Net worth: Around $20m

‘The Princess’ has become royalty in both the music and NFL worlds thanks to her A-List relationship with quarterback Russell Wilson.

Her husband may be a Super Bowl winner and 10-time Pro Bowler, but Ciara had been making records of her own long before tying the knot in 2016.

Ciara has found massive success in the music industry thanks to pioneering Crunk & B, blending hip-hop and R&B with dynamic dance.

The singer was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s and swiftly rose to prominence.

Her first album, Goodies, was released in 2004, featuring its namesake lead single, along with 1, 2 Step and Oh, which cracked the charts and made her a household name.

Ciara has gone on to release eight studio albums – her latest, CiCi, coming out last August – influencing a new generation of R&B stars such as Normani and Tinashe.

2. Cardi B

Partner: New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs 

Age: 33 

Following: Instagram 164m, X 37m, TikTok 31.6m

Net worth: Around $100m

Cardi B may have been making money moves in musical circles for almost a decade but the rapper is a relatively new addition to the NFL world.

The artist only began dating New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in early 2025, going public with their relationship at a New York Knicks game in May before welcoming a baby together in November.

However, while The Bronx native’s status as an NFL WAG is still relatively fresh, Cardi has already established herself as such a global force within pop culture to earn the No. 2 spot.

The musician has amassed an army of loyal fans – dubbed the Bardi Gang – after becoming a dominant force in hiphop thanks to her unique blend of charisma, authenticity and sharp beats.

Cardi has produced numerous No. 1 hits, with her first, ‘Bodak Yellow,’ bursting onto the scene in 2017 and propelling her to instant fame.

Her debut album Invasion of Privacy, which was released in 2018, became the longest-charting by a female rapper and won her a Grammy for Best Rap Album, making history as the first solo female rapper to win in that category.

Since then, she has produced countless more hits, earning her a total of 11 Grammy Award nominations.

Her musical influence has helped open the door for more women in rap, while outside of the recording studio, she has partnered with luxury brands such as Balenciaga and Dr Dre’s Beats.

1. Taylor Swift

Partner: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce

Age: 36

Following: Instagram 280m, X 78.8m, TikTok 33.3m,

Net worth: $1.6bn

 Unsurprisingly, pop sensation Taylor Swift tops the charts.

The songstress gifted the NFL with the ultimate love story when she and fiance, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, united the sporting and pop culture worlds with their explosive romance.

The hitmaker has been an undeniable presence on the sidelines – or rather, luxury VIP box – whether that has been to the annoyance of the ‘Dads, Brads, and Chads’ or the glee of the Swifties-turned-Chiefs-diehards.

The ‘Fate of Ophelia’ singer has been credited with generating a boost for the NFL with SwiftMania sweeping through the league, attracting a whole new demographic – notably younger and more female – to the sport.

But Swift’s influence, of course, extends far beyond the football field. She is a global icon whose impact transcends the confines of music or sport.

Releasing her debut album in 2006, Swift has gone on to release 12 studio albums with record success. Her accolades include 14 Grammy Awards, including a record four Album of the Year wins.

Hailed as an entrepreneur as well as a musician, Swift’s many ventures have seen her amass a staggering fortune, taking her net worth to a reported $1.6billion.

Furthermore, her recent global Eras Tour, which visited 21 countries across 149 shows, generated a staggering $2bn, earning her the honor of being named TIME Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year.

Honorable mentions

The star power of this season’s class of NFL WAGs has made it a tough challenge for many to crack the top ten. 

Several more famous faces grace the stands of stadiums across the country, including Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models Christen Goff, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Olivia Ponton, the rumored girlfriend of Cincinnati Bengals signal caller Joe Burrow. 

Meanwhile, singers Madison Beer and Normani are following in the footsteps of Swift and Ciara thanks to their relationships with LA Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf respectively. 

Some NFL stars have found love with fellow athletes with Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson proposing to college basketball sensation Haley Cavinder, and Giants player Darius Slayton also set to tie the knot with world heptathlon champion Anna Hall.

 Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is also romancing Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim with the couple recently confirming their relationship. 

Meanwhile, WWE legend Nikki Bella could be one to watch. The glamorous wrestling icon is rumored to be dating Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean, despite their 20-year age difference. And should their romance heat up, Nikki could cruise her way onto the power list next season.