Timeline of the Relationship Between Baker Mayfield and His Wife Emily Wilkinson

quarterback Baker Mayfield and woman Emily WilkinsonThe romance didn’t go smoothly.

Before they started dating in 2017, Wilkinson was hesitant about dating Mayfield because she assumed he would be a “typical playboy athlete.” After getting to know the quarterback better, she realized there was more to him.

“He’s such a wimp,” Wilkinson told ESPN in July 2019. “He’s a mama’s boy.”

Six months into their romance, the couple got engaged and tied the knot in 2019. Since her marriage, Mayfield has played for four different NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Throughout his career, Wilkinson was in the stands cheering on her husband, even though the first year of marriage was difficult.

During the 2023 season, Mayfield found his groove with the Buccaneers, but that wasn’t the only highlight for the duo. In December 2023, the couple announced that she was pregnant with their first baby.

Keep scrolling to see Mayfield and Wilkinson’s relationship timeline:

2017

The two were met by a mutual friend, but Wilkinson was initially hesitant about dating him. According to an ESPN profile on Mayfield, the athlete repeatedly followed Wilkinson on Instagram to get her attention. His persistence paid off when he convinced her to meet him in person.

2018

The same year Mayfield was drafted by the Browns, he proposed to Wilkinson.

“I get to be this guy’s WIFE! Best day of my life,” Wilkinson wrote via Instagram in July 2018. “I love you, fiancé!!!!!! ♥️ @bakermayfield.”

July 2019

A year after announcing their engagement, Wilkinson and Mayfield married.

February 2020

The couple’s first year of marriage got off to a rocky start Kacie Dingesswho was a Browns fan, claimed Mayfield cheated on Wilkinson with her the year before.

Dingess claimed she sent Mayfield a video of herself shooting a beer during a Browns game and imitating a viral clip of him doing the same. After sending the message, Dingess claimed Mayfield added her on Snapchat and they met in person.

“[When] When I left I said, ‘Good business with you’ – like I was joking,” Dingess said during an appearance on Rover’s Morning Glory show. “And he was like, ‘Don’t say that!’ And I was like, “This is just a joke.” And then I lost my Juul in his car and we had to look for it for a few minutes. He said, “Okay, well, drive carefully,” and I said, “Okay, see you around.””

Dingess shared that she decided to come forward after Mayfield blocked her social media. While neither Mayfield nor Wilkinson addressed the allegations, the social media personality shared a cryptic post from her husband.

“Even if people don’t want you to, you’re always perfect in my eyes,” she wrote alongside a selfie of herself and Mayfield.

July 2021

The duo celebrated their second wedding anniversary and Wilkinson posted a touching tribute to her husband.

“I can’t believe it’s been 2 years! We’ve been married longer than we’ve been together/engaged… and I can confidently say I love you more now than ever!” she gushed via Instagram. “Thank you for being the best life partner…now let’s celebrate🥳🥰♥️.”

April 2022

When Mayfield was honored by his alma mater, Oklahoma University, Wilkinson was by his side as his Heisman statue was installed on campus.

“Last weekend was special. “Of course, it’s incredible to see a Heisman statue erected that immortalizes my husband and the legacy he left behind at OU,” she wrote via Instagram. “But what gave me the most joy was seeing Baker in his old stomping grounds, surrounded by a fan base that absolutely adores him. For someone who gives everything to this game, it was definitely fun to celebrate you and your OU achievements! We love you #6! ❤️🤍.”

March 2023

Mayfield and Wilkinson had an “incredible week” at the Pro Athletes Outreach conference working on their marriage alongside other NFL couples.

“Every year, Baker and I make it a point to go to PAO, the NFL’s faith-based marriage conference,” she wrote on her Instagram Story at the time. “It’s so fulfilling and such a beautiful new start in our marriage, not to mention the perfect time to connect with other like-minded couples in the NFL. (And SO funny!)”

December 2023

The couple announced that the Mayfield family is expecting their newest member.

“We hid a little something……..🤫👀,” they wrote via Instagram. “But we’re excited to announce that little girl Mayfield will be joining our crazy crew in early April 2024!🩷🩷🩷.”

April 2024

Their first child, daughter Kova Jade, was born on April 9 and weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces.

“She truly is everything we prayed for and more,” Emily wrote via Instagram Story on April 13.