The NFL’s bright lights have always had a way of drawing in talent from every corner. But Louis Rees-Zammit’s leap from rugby’s hallowed pitches to Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs is a rare crossover story. The 23-year-old “Rees Lightning” is looking to trade in his tries for touchdowns after inking a 3-year deal with the Chiefs via the International Player Pathway.

While the skeptics wonder if the Welsh winger has the grit to go beast mode on the gridiron, Rees-Zammit seems to have already tackled one challenging aspect of NFL life – landing a high-profile romance. The former rugby dynamo has been spotted hanging out with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and TikTok star Xandra Pohl.

The influencer-turned-SI model winning Rees-Zammit’s heart?

The watchful eyes of Kansas City have certainly taken notice of Rees-Zammit and Pohl’s very public hangouts around town. The pair were spotted hitting the thrilling rides at Worlds of Fun amusement park, posted up cozy while taking in the excitement. “We had a great time showing you around KC!” local tour company Barley Bus Tours captioned snapshots from another one of their jaunts around Rees-Zammit’s new hometown.

From hopping on coasters together to getting an insider’s look at KC’s hot spots, their coupled-up adventures have fans wondering if these two are just new pals exploring or romantic items. After all, the pair were captured with their arms around each other as they enjoyed the beautiful city. During the ride, Rees-Zammit and Pohl could also been heartily laughing as they enjoyed the quality-filled day.

The 23-year-old Ohio native Pohl is making waves of her own, graduating from the University of Miami before becoming a rookie SI model this year. “The legacy that Sports Illustrated [Swimsuit] has made has been monumental in not just the industry and the world, but also to all the young girls looking up to all the models,” Pohl said of her milestone debut.

But modeling is just one arena where Pohl shines. “For me, I like to be so unfiltered and real with everything that I’m doing. That’s kind of my thing,” Pohl revealed E! News. While the two seemed to be enjoying their time together and fans are trying to read between the lines, Pohl earlier this year had a public and emotional breakup from her long-term boyfriend.

The emotional breakup of 23-year-old TikTok influencer

Pohl is no stranger to public heartbreak. Earlier this year, she got candid about her breakup with her boyfriend Jack Touzet after 3 years together. “Part of growing up is understanding what is healthy for you and what is not healthy for you and when it’s time to move on,” she admitted on ending that chapter in her TikTok.

The rumor concerning the breakup was already surrounding the celebrity couple. However, it was on january 16 this year, when Xandra Pohl confirmed, “So, I’m single. Oh my God, that is so f***ing weird saying that.” The reason for their split wasn’t mentioned. However. it was known that Jack and Xandra met at a club in Miami in December, three years back.

The TikTok celebrity expressed how initially they were like best friends. She said, “I would just cry about my ex and he’d, like, stare at me.” This was the time Pohl had just broken up with her ex boyfriend and found a comforting shoulder on Jack who was there for her. Nonetheless, despite the ups and downs in her personal life, the young star has been working hard to explore her professional dreams as she has time and again taken up different roles and excelled in them.

Xandra Pohl’s Rise from DJing to strutting SI swimsuit runway

While her connection with Rees-Zammit makes headlines, Xandra Pohl was already a rising multi-hyphenate before this rumored romance. The influencer first made waves through her viral TikTok videos showcasing her life and personality unfiltered.

“I never expected people to listen,” Pohl admitted of amassing over 1.1 million TikTok followers. “It was more for myself. TikTok was my little therapy session where I could talk and no one could say anything back.” But Pohl has many more talents beyond just entertaining on social media. She’s been DJing professionally since her teenage years, spinning tracks at clubs like Ushuaia Ibiza and Marquee New York. “I like to play music that makes everyone dance and have a good time,” she said of her DJ philosophy.

Her latest feat? Becoming a rookie for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Pohl sizzled during a photoshoot in Belize, rocking daring latex looks that surely made a statement. She even hit the red carpet in Miami alongside fellow model Brittany Mahomes for the 60th-anniversary issue launch party.

“If you’re passionate about it, you’re a legend,” Pohl stated, embodying her meteoric rise in realms like music, modeling, and influence. With heavy hitters like Rees-Zammit potentially joining her court, this multi-talented star’s reign is just beginning.