Baker Mayfield Faces 49ers Amid Spotlight on Personal Life

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is having a standout season, drawing attention ahead of a key matchup against the San Francisco 49ers today, October 12. While football fans focus on his performance, some are curious about the 30-year-old quarterback’s personal life.

Mayfield, who is married, has a young daughter named Kova Jade, born in April 2024. His wife, Emily Mayfield, is a 34-year-old model and influencer known for her work with Sports Illustrated and Maxim. The couple has been married since July 6, 2019, but their relationship dates back to 2017.

The two met through a mutual friend. Initially, Emily admitted she was hesitant about dating someone in the NFL. “I was assuming he’d be the typical playboy athlete,” she said, recalling her first impressions of him. However, during their first date, Mayfield surprised her with his genuine interest in her life and aspirations.

Six months into their relationship, Baker proposed to Emily, and they wed in 2019. Both have appeared in a commercial for Progressive Insurance and co-founded a nonprofit organization aimed at providing programs and scholarships to help others improve their lives.

Throughout his career, Mayfield has faced challenges, including a trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers, followed by being released due to performance issues and an injury. After stints with the Rams, he found a new home with the Buccaneers.

In 2020, Mayfield faced allegations of infidelity from a fan, which briefly drew media attention away from his athletic career. Now, as the NFL season progresses, he aims to lead his team against the 49ers while balancing the spotlight on both his performance and personal life.