“It’s about spreading love and being with family but being strong and stern when needed to be,” that is what AJ Epenesa says about becoming a kinder and a more loving person. The Buffalo Bills star believes that family is the most important part of his life.

He says, “Being with my family it just always makes me feel better inside.” Well, the person who believes in spreading love and spending time with their close circle deserves a caring partner too! And the Defensive End must thank his stars for a sweetheart like Mary Marusza!

On July 30, after the team’s day 3 practice, the player posed with his girlfriend for the ‘Family Matters’ portraits. Isn’t it cute? And that’s not all! The couple never fails to flaunt their love life on social media. Posting a picture with his girl in 2022, the DE wrote, “Happy Birthday to the best! Hope your day is as great as you!” Mary quickly responded to the athlete by saying the 3 magical words, “Love you too.” Well, this is only the start of their love story!

The University of Iowa alumni made his relationship public in April 2022. AJ Epenesa took to his Instagram account to share an adorable carousel of pictures of him with Mary, with the caption, “To the Pattersons.” The pictures were from their friend’s wedding and while he wore a blue suit, Marusza complemented their color combination with a purple dress.

On the other hand, the lady love had let the cat out of the bag in 2021 with her Instagram post. Her post read, “Always smiling next to u,” suggesting a romantic relationship with Epenesa. The 2020 NFL draftee loves spending his off-season time with Mary. And when not on the gridiron, the couple can be spotted in fancy restaurants, vacations, or parties! But what does Mary Marusza do?

Who is AJ Epenesa’s girlfriend Mary Marusza?

Mary Marusza is a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch. And interestingly, Marusza has been an athlete herself. She played volleyball while studying at Mercyhurst University. With an impressive stint for four years, AJ’s sweetheart stacked up around 1152 assists and 369 digs. And that’s not all!

Marusza’s high school records cut the mustard. She earned varsity letters all four years. On top of that, she was named to the First Team All-Catholic. Apart from being such a good volleyball player, the DE’s girlfriend was also a whiz kid. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising. And being a straight-A student, Mary also studied Bachelor of Arts in Marketing.

Mary’s Instagram account is full of posts about AJ Epenesa. She even brings out the fun side of the footballer. In October 2022, the couple celebrated Halloween with funny photos, where the DE was a gas station worker and Mary posed as a car! In August 2023, the former volleyball player shared her and Epenesa’s picture from the stadium with the caption, “Best time of the year.”

Mary could be often seen on the sidelines cheering for her man! In January 2024, she rocked a jacket with ‘Epenesa’ written on it, featuring a picture of the player in a blue jersey, number 57. Interestingly, Marusza has become good friends with the WAGs of other Bills players and loves hanging out with them.

“Lucky,” that is how AJ Epenesa’s girlfriend describes herself. Well, with such a supportive girlfriend, let’s see what the future holds for the Bills defensive end!