Ethan Driskell is no rookie NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. A 6’4″ tall squat guy with the mindset of a linebacker and the head of a quarterback, Driskell is a household name – or at least, a name you can call out to your TV on Sundays. A multitasking gritty, he’s done every position on the team save mascot (ah, the season is still young). Ethan comes to you from Louisville, Kentucky, a graduate of Marshall University, and is the type of guy that takes every down as a fourth-and-goal situation. Off the field? He’s as great, trading game balls for love, and winning hearts as well as games.

But Ethan’s MVP in life is not in the end zone, it’s his fiancée. Trust me, they are the NFL’s new king and queen. Their relationship from Halloween chemistry in 2020 to Instagram-worthy engagement in 2024 is rom-com-level stuff, or TikTok-level stuff anyway.

Who is Ethan Driskell’s girlfriend?

Sydney Porter isn’t just Driskell’s fiancée, but a powerhouse herself. Originally from West Virginia and raised in Kansas City, Sydney is as sleek as she is tough. A Professional stylist, she gives a personal twist to every look and manages to combine sophistication with a rugged urban edge. Sydney, a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, knows just how to stay in fashion while still keeping her feet on the ground.

Sydney is a Saint Joseph Central Catholic High School graduate, but she has never forgotten her origins — or her four-year-old Great Dane companion, Bane. She also shares a close connection with Ethan, so what makes their bond so special? It’s her ability to “turn a tough day into a touchdown” says Ethan. Their chemistry, dating back to Halloween 2020, is built on affection, comfort, and a healthy laughter riot – the perfect kind of mic’d-up-perfection.

Every perfect love story has to have a good sidekick and this one has Sydney’s four-year-old Great Dane, Bane. Bane is taller than most mini-dogs and a few linebackers, but he’s an easy-going giant who’s been with the couple from day one. Bane has never been missing, be it lazy Sundays by the couch or the mornings when Ethan is scrambling to make it to practice, he’s chill energy for us all.

“Bane’s basically the team mascot,” Ethan once joked. “He’s got the size, the spirit, and honestly, he’s better at defense than some of the guys I’ve played with.” It all comes down to a Halloween night away for the match made in heaven!

When did Ethan Driskell get engaged?

In true superstar-athletic style, Ethan Driskell didn’t ask out: he scored the game-winning score. On 22 June 2024, the couple got engaged on Instagram, “Till death do us apart.” Ethan’s profession is all about timing and tidiness, but his engagement was no different. It was a short, sweet, Hail Mary announcement as important as a fourth-quarter Hail Mary.

This engagement captivated social media and friends and fans were kind enough to pour out love (and a few jokes about when Ethan wasn’t dominating the show). But Sydney’s circle got the best reaction, and no one was shocked at all. “It’s about time,” one commented. “Sydney’s been the MVP all these years“.

They fell in love on 31 October 2020 and Halloween might be a time for ghouls and ghosts but for Ethan and Sydney, it was all about fire and love. They embark on a day full of surprises, which sounds just right for a couple who likes to go off the grid. Be it going to games, having breakfast with friends (as you can tell from Sydney’s social media), or deciding where to go next, they’re a couple whose relationship is underpinned by respect and a sense of adventure.

With Ethan preparing for more NFL seasons, and Sydney supporting him from the stands, you know one thing: this duo is serious. Their marriage is going to be a one-of-a-kind storyline, and fans can’t wait for the Driskells-to-be to make new ones. Wedding bells, touchdown party, or Bane as ring bearer — the future is as bright as the stadium lights at the game.