In the sports world, there is constant traveling which brings opportunities for people to build multiple connections. Athletes are far more tightly knit than we know it. To everyone’s surprise, the NFL’s Jake Ferguson has a new partner in his life, Haley Cavinder. The Dallas Cowboys tight end is currently away from the team on a Bye Week. Interestingly, he chose to spend time with Cavinder amidst dating rumors.
TIGHT ENDS: #Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is reportedly DATING former Miami basketball player and TikTok star Haley Cavinder.
Tight ends across the #NFL have been making moves. A new power position.
(h/t NY Post) pic.twitter.com/RBzh9t6hJj
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 27, 2023
Ferguson also posted a story on Instagram of them standing beside each other. The two of them wore matching outfits to pull off the southern look at the Texas Motor Speedway. The fact that Ferguson chose to spend time with Cavinder rather than relaxing at home only adds confirmation to the dating rumors. Their relationship comes after sparks ignited between Grammy Award Winning Musician, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.
When did the Jake Ferguson and Haley Cavinder dating rumors first start?
Dating rumors revolving around the Cowboys player and Haley Cavinder initially sparked following the team’s season opener. Cavinder was spotted wearing Jake’s jersey which did not fail to capture the attention of fans. The NCAA star also posted a picture on her Instagram profile with the same outfit. Ferguson responded with a heart-eye emoji.
Cavinder also made subtle attempts to reveal that she was dating an athlete during various podcast appearances. She referred to them as “boo”, a word generally used as a pet name for a loved one. Neither of them has confirmed that they are dating each other.
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But the more they appear together in public, the more apparent it is that they are together. Haley’s sister commented on the Instagram post referring to it as a “soft launch” of their relationship.
Haley Cavinder recently transferred to Texas Christian University
Haley Cavinder is popularly known for her exceptional skills on the basketball court and her work with the University of Miami. She has a twin sister with whom has performed alongside on multiple occasions. The sisters initially played for Fresno State for two seasons before transferring to UM in 2022. They had two years of eligibility as 2020-2021 was not counted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After one season in Miami, both sisters chose to forgo their college basketball careers in 2023. Haley was named All-ACC Second Team and seemed to be more driven by the sport. She recently decided to re-enter the transfer portal and commit to Texas Christian University. Haley and Hanna Cavinder also have a massive social media following. They also happen to be some of the biggest NIL earners at the college level.