Everyone knows Michael Pittman Jr., but very few know about his high school sweetheart. Michael Pittman Jr., the talented wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, first made his mark at USC before the NFL scooped him up in 2020. Remember his debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars? He nabbed two passes in a tough 27-20 loss. But now, let’s switch gears and talk about his better half, Kianna Galli Pittman.
Pittman’s wife is not just a sideline spectator; she’s part of the athlete’s journey – in December fans lauded her for noticing her husband’s injury. While Pittman shines on the field, it’s clear that Galli’s presence adds a special something to his life, both on and off the turf.
Behind the touchdowns: Michael Pittman Jr.’s wife
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Kianna Galli and Michael Pittman go way back to their high school days. In October 2020, Pittman Jr. popped the question, making their love official. The power couple doesn’t just rock on the field but also owns a YouTube channel, Michael and Kianna with more than 449k+ subscribers. Here, the couple lets their fans in on their off-field adventures now and then.
Despite being in the spotlight, there are not many details available on the internet about her. But we can tell that Kianna is very active on Instagram and boasts 68k+ followers. Her IG account reflects that she is an adventurer and a nature lover. Besides this, she is also the proud dog mom of what appears to be a striped Cane Corso, named Bosco. Her IG posts are filled with gorgeous pictures of her husband and two adorable children. Recently, she celebrated Valentine’s Day with her family on a secluded island resort.
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The high school sweethearts welcomed their daughter, Mila. Mila in 2021, during the Covid pandemic. Their happiness doubled after their second child, Michael Pittman III was born last year. Kianna’s exact age is not known, but multiple websites have reported that she is in her mid-twenties. But again, it’s the couple’s love story that’s worth a read.
The high school sweethearts’ journey
According to NFL Radar Pittman and Kianna’s love story began back in high school, where they became the best of friends despite being in different grades. One day, Pittman surprised Kianna by sneaking into her bedroom with a Build-a-Bear and a sweet note on her mirror.
He asked her to be his girlfriend. Of course, she said yes! They named the bear April after the month they first met. Determined to make it work, they moved into their first apartment at USC. Kianna juggled two jobs while studying, while Pittman chased his football dreams. An interesting thing about them is that they went to the courthouse in August 2020 to get married, but got engaged three months after in October.
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Here’s one key moment from this couple’s relationship that shows how tight the two are. In December, Kianna gained the spotlight for bringing Pittman Jr.’s concussion symptoms to light. She noticed that something was wrong with her husband. This led to the 26-year-old athlete timely reporting these symptoms to his team.
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Not to mention, the young lady is an ardent football fan and keeps posting many “Game Day” pictures for her fans. Keep reading for more such interesting stories from off the field.
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