Haley Cavinder and Jake Ferguson are continuing to go strong, celebrating their one-year anniversary as a couple. The Miami Hurricanes basketball star and the Dallas Cowboys tight end recently marked the milestone, with Cavinder, 23, sharing the occasion on Instagram.
“One year with Ferg,” she captioned a collage of photos featuring her and Ferguson. The images showed the couple in various moments, including a sweet snapshot of them sharing a kiss on the sidelines at AT&T Stadium, home of the Cowboys.
Their relationship first became public in September 2023, when fans noticed Cavinder frequently sporting Dallas Cowboys gear, including Ferguson’s No. 87 jersey, in her social media posts. The couple quickly became a favorite among fans, with Ferguson, who made his first Pro Bowl appearance last season, regularly commenting on Cavinder’s posts.
On their anniversary post, Ferguson responded with “My [heart]” followed by a red heart emoji, signaling the strong bond they share.
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In a previous Q&A with her twin sister, Hanna Cavinder—who is currently dating Georgia quarterback Carson Beck—Haley shared how she and Ferguson initially met. According to her, it all started through social media. “He DM’d me,” Haley said, recalling how the relationship began with a simple message. She added, “He likes to say I DM’d him first, but I didn’t.”
Their connection quickly turned into something more serious. “I was in Fort Lauderdale at the time. He has a place in Florida as well, and we went on a date and just kinda met up. Then we hung out for 10 days straight,” Cavinder explained. The whirlwind start set the tone for their relationship, which has only grown stronger over the past year.
As they celebrated their anniversary, Ferguson and the Cowboys were gearing up for a crucial matchup against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. Both teams entered the game with a 1-2 record, looking to turn their seasons around.
Ferguson, who is on the brink of a personal milestone, needs just one reception to reach 100 career catches, a feat accomplished by only one other Cowboys tight end—legendary player Jason Witten, who hit the 100-catch mark in his first 36 games. Ferguson currently sits at 99 catches in 35 career games, so one more catch against the Giants would solidify his place in Cowboys history.
Ferguson has had a strong start to the season despite dealing with a knee injury that sidelined him in Week 2. In Week 3’s close 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he bounced back with six catches for 95 yards. The tight end’s presence on the field is crucial as the Cowboys look to get back on track, and fans are hopeful he’ll hit the 100-catch milestone soon.
Haley Cavinder, who, along with her twin sister Hanna, has become one of the top earners in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) space, may attend the Cowboys-Giants game at MetLife Stadium. With the Miami Hurricanes’ basketball season not starting until November, Haley has had more time to support Ferguson and spend time with him during his NFL season.
The couple made headlines earlier this month when Haley posted a video on TikTok that appeared to show Ferguson sporting a tattoo of her initials, “H.C.,” on his right ring finger. Fans immediately took notice, speculating about the meaning behind the tattoo and further fueling interest in their relationship.
As Ferguson continues to make waves on the football field and Cavinder gears up for another season with the Miami Hurricanes, the couple remains one of the most talked-about sports duos.
Their one-year anniversary celebration is just the latest chapter in their growing relationship, and fans will undoubtedly be keeping an eye on them both on and off the field.
