Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is gearing up for a new challenge. He’s about to become a dad! His wife, Emily Wilkinson, is expecting their first child. They’ve made the exciting announcement and also spilled the beans on the baby’s gender.
Emily kicked off the big reveal on Instagram. The caption of their shared post hinted at a secret they’d been keeping. The accompanying photos showed the couple and their dog, Fergus, enjoying a beach day. But the real news came next.
They’re having a baby girl! The little one is set to join the Mayfield clan in April 2024. The couple couldn’t hide their excitement. They’re absolutely thrilled to welcome their daughter into their “crazy crew”.
The comment section of their Instagram post was a flood of well-wishes. Fellow NFL players didn’t hold back their joy. Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, cheered them on with a hearty “Ayyyeee!! Congrats you guys!” Sterling Shepard, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, also chimed in with a spirited “Let’s gooooo!! Congrats you two.”
Baker and Emily’s love story began in 2017. A mutual friend thought they’d make a great pair. After a failed setup, a random FaceTime call sparked their romance. They tied the knot in 2019. On their 4th anniversary, Emily shared a heartfelt Instagram post, praising their growth as a couple and expressing her love for Baker.
And now, they’re about to embark on a new adventure. Parenthood is knocking on their door, and they’re ready to welcome it with open arms. Here’s to Baker and Emily, and their soon-to-be baby girl! We’re sending them all the love and best wishes.
The author of this piece, Kate Fann, lives in East Tennessee with her husband Casey and their two sons, Quinn and Noah. When she’s not writing or scrolling Instagram, Kate can be found tasting delicious wines, playing with make-up, baking yummy treats, or hiking the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
