5 NFL players who dated cheerleaders ft. Rob Gronkowski, Alex Smith and more

In addition to being superstar athletes, NFL players are also celebrities. They are popular public figures because of the enormous interest in the game they play, as well as the massive amounts of money they make doing so.

Their fame allows them to often interact with other notable public figures and celebrities, where they may form romantic relationships. Celebrity couples have always demanded a ton of media attention. For athletes in particular, dating a cheerleader has always been a storyline that peaks the public interest. Here are five NFL players that have dated cheerleaders.

#1 - Matthew Stafford and Kelly Hall

Matthew Stafford spent his entire career with the Detroit Lions prior to the 2021 NFL season when he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. In his first year with his new team, Stafford won a Super Bowl ring.

Matthew & Kelly Stafford ensured their legacy lives on in Detroit with a $1 million donation to @saydetroit.

"You spend 12 years here, you get to know the people here, you want to invest in a place like this. The hearts of these people here, there's no match to it." https://t.co/6vI8fmxriz

Prior to his NFL career, Stafford attended the University of Georgia, where his impressive college football career made him the first overall draft pick. He also met Kelly Hall during college, who was a cheerleader for Georgia. The two married in 2016 and have four daughters together, including a pair of twins.

#2 - Alex Smith and Elizabeth Barry

Alex Smith was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. He has also spent time as the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders. He made three Pro Bowl appearances during his career.

Smith met Elizabeth Barry when he was still playing for the 49ers. She was a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders at the time. The two of them got married in 2009 and have since had three kids together.