Matthew Stafford has one Lombardi Trophy under his belt, but the competition is heating up with Stetson Bennett stepping up in the OTAs. In these challenging times, the Los Angeles Rams QB’s got his biggest supporter right by his side. Since 2015, he’s married his college sweetheart, Kelly Stafford (née Hall).

Their love story is nothing short of a romance novel—a whirlwind romance, teammates-turned-dates, four adorable daughters, and everything in between. So, let’s huddle up and dive into the woman behind the mystery: Kelly Hall Stafford.

Kelly Stafford: From Georgia cheerleader to NFL wife

Matthew Stafford first crossed paths with Kelly Hall at the University of Georgia, where he made history as the first true freshman QB to start for the Georgia Bulldogs since 1998. But it wasn’t just football victories on his mind—cheerleader queen bee Kelly Hall had caught his eye. In true QB-cheerleader fashion, they hit it off, though their relationship saw its fair share of on-off plays.

During one of their breaks, Kelly even dated Stafford’s backup QB to rile him up, admitting in an interview that they had a bit of a love-hate game going on. “I always loved Matthew,” she confessed. “I told myself I had to move on because this isn’t happening. So, I started talking with the backup, who was the complete opposite of Matthew.”

Finally, in 2015, the couple decided to make it official. Their wedding was a true celebration—according to Paper City. A cell phone-free event where guests could customize hats and pick up a pair of Nike kicks from a shoe bar. In May 2023, Kelly recapped their special day on her podcast, The Morning After, even sharing their wedding video on Instagram. The couple also became parents to twins Sawyer and Chandler in 2017, and Tyler, and Hunter in 2018 and 2020 respectively.

NFL ties run deep for Kelly Stafford

Besides being a fabulous WAG, and mom, Kelly Stafford is also a registered nurse, passing her exam in 2014. She also co-hosts a podcast, The Morning After, along with celebrated Detroit Lions reporter Hank Winchester, after running the show solo for a good two years. and if you think that Kelly Stafford gained access only because of her high-profile husband, you’re wrong. Her brother, Chad Hall, was just as crucial in her ties with the league. The former Eagles‘ wide receiver is currently a WR coach at the Buffalo Bills. With a couple of years as a Chiefs and a 49er also under his belt.

In an August 2023 episode, Kelly stirred the pot by revealing that Matthew Stafford was struggling to “connect” with his younger teammates on the Los Angeles Rams. The comments sparked quite a controversy, which she later addressed in an interview with Local 4 Detroit. Amidst all the highs and lows, their story is a powerful reminder of the importance of partnership and understanding in any relationship.