If we asked you to name the NFL’s underrated QBs, would you put Geno Smith on your list? If so, respect—you’re clearly in the know! Richard Sherman even chimed in, saying, “They don’t give Geno enough credit… He’s a surgeon when kept clean.” And if Geno doesn’t get enough credit on the field, his life off the gridiron is an even bigger mystery. Don’t worry, though, we’re here to fill in the blanks.
So, here’s a quick rewind: Geno met Haley Eastham back in college when both were students at West Virginia University. They reportedly tied the knot in 2015. Simple enough? Not so much. Their relationship hasn’t been without its fair share of drama.
But it looks like Geno, and Haley managed to weather the storm. Fast forward to July 17, 2019, when Geno announced the birth of his son, Seven Santana Smith. His joy was clear on X (formerly Twitter): “7.17.19 Seven Santana Smith 4:47 pm – the greatest day of my life, thank you, lord.” Since that heartfelt post, Geno has kept his son mostly out of the public eye, only sharing occasional updates.
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7.17.19 Seven Santana Smith 4:47 pm – greatest day of my life thank you lord🙏🏾
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) July 18, 2019
One of those rare glimpses came in November 2021, when Geno posted a photo of Seven napping in a stroller at Disney, captioning it, “Seven the 7th Dwarf aka Sleepy.” It’s clear that, despite his low profile on social media, Geno’s a proud dad.
But hold on, just a little longer.
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Geno Smith and Haley Eastham’s storm
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Does the mystery of Geno Smith's family life add to his enigmatic NFL persona?
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You know Geno Smith and Haley Eastham’s relationship has had its fair share of stormy moments, right? I mean, we mentioned it above. If you’ve kept up, you know it’s been one heck of a ride.
Early in Geno’s career, rumors swirled about other relationships, especially with Kristen Stubbs during his Jets days. That connection fizzled out around the early 2010s, but Geno’s name wasn’t out of the headlines for long. In 2014, things took a messier turn. A woman claimed Geno had been flying her across the country, not realizing he already had a girlfriend. Talk about blindsided!
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Naturally, fans assumed that the girlfriend was Haley, and it looked like a serious blow to the relationship. But it seems Haley and Geno pushed through it, tying the knot just a year later, in 2015.
Since then, the couple has kept things pretty low-key, dodging the public eye whenever possible. It’s clear they’ve worked through past issues. But what has remained the mystery ever since is: who’s the mother of Geno Smith’s son? That’s a question everyone’s looking for an answer to, and they are not in the wrong considering the Seahawks QB’s chequered past.
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