Haley Cavinder Declares Engagement to NFL Star Jake Ferguson

Haley Cavinder has some new bling on her ring finger!

On Thursday, April 17, the faculty basketball star and social media influencer, 24, shocked her followers by asserting that she and Dallas Cowboys tight finish Jake Ferguson are engaged.

To share the information on Instagram, Cavinder posted a photograph of her holding up her left hand, together with her new ring on full show on her Instagram Tales. Cavinder has over 1 million followers on Instagram.

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Cavinder might be seen standing in entrance of a white floral backdrop in a seashore setting. Whereas Ferguson, 26, was not seen within the picture, ESPN confirmed he was the one holding her hand.

He additionally made an look in a TikTok posted on the account Cavinder shares together with her twin sister Hanna.

The video begins with Ferguson mouthing alongside to the phrases of Future’s tune “Low Life,” through which he says “Sniper, sniper, sniper, sniper, sniper.”

Because the tune proceeds to the following line, “Wifey, wifey, wifey, wifey, wifey,” Cavinder seems on display to hug Ferguson and as soon as once more showcases her ring.

Hanna seemingly performed a task within the shock proposal as they confirmed off their outfits for what was imagined to be a dinner in Fort Myers Seaside, Fla., in a second TikTok.

“OOTN (my twin doesn’t know she’s getting engaged),” a textual content positioned over the video learn.

Cavinder and Ferguson have been relationship since 2023, per Fox Information and Sports activities Illustrated. In September 2024, Cavinder marked their one-year anniversary by sharing images of the 2 on Instagram, writing, “a 12 months with Ferg.”

Ferguson additionally marked the event by writing his personal Instagram tribute to Cavinder, which learn, “A 12 months with my Shorty! Life with you is so a lot better. Would headbutt anybody for you❤️ #Terminal.”

The engagement comes a month after Cavinder introduced on Instagram that she was formally stepping away from basketball.

“18 years later, and it is time to say goodbye to the sport I’ve cherished since I used to be six. Thanks for an incredible basketball profession. Nothing will ever fill the void of you or the sensation of engaging in my dream—enjoying the game I really like with my twin by my facet,” her submit learn.

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“The locations you took me, the relationships constructed, and the alternatives you gave me—I’ll ceaselessly be grateful,” the submit continued.