The victory over the Atlanta Falcons wasn’t the only big moment for Jeremy Reaves that day; he also proposed to Mikaela Worley, marking a new chapter in their relationship.
Washington Commander safety and special teamer Jeremy Antoine Reaves, 28, made his NFL debut in 2018 after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Highlights
- Jeremy Reaves and his team, the Washington Commanders, defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-30.
- Reaves proposed to Mikaela Worley after he and his teammates beat Atlanta in overtime to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
- Mikaela is a former volleyball player but now serves as a physician assistant.
Later, he was waived by the Eagles on September 1, 2018. He was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Redskins on September 12, 2018.
He was promoted to the Redskins’ active roster on December 19, 2018. He was waived on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the practice squad the following day.
Reaves was promoted to the active roster on October 12, 2019. He started his first career on October 24, 2019, against the Minnesota Vikings, making three tackles before leaving the game with a concussion.
The commanders placed a tender on Reaves, which he signed on March 15, 2023. However, on October 10, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve due to a partially torn ACL.
On March 13, 2024, he re-signed on a two-year contract with the Commanders.
Jeremy Reaves’ Girlfriend, Mikaela Worley, Is A Physician Assistant From Florida
Football safety Jeremy Reaves has been dating Mikaela Worley for around 18 months after first going public in the summer of 2023.
Recently, Jeremy celebrated two significant accomplishments on the field Sunday night.
He proposed to Mikaela Worley after he and his teammates beat Atlanta in overtime to secure a playoff spot.
The NFL’s official Twitter handle shared a video of the proposal following Sunday’s game. The league announced,
“A post-clinch proposal!! 💍🥹 Congrats to @JR1ERA and his fiancée!”
NFL
A post-clinch proposal!! 💍🥹
— NFL (@NFL) December 30, 2024
Congrats to @JR1ERA and his fiancée! pic.twitter.com/f2gvIVoEDJ
A stunned Mikaela became visibly emotional before joining her NFL-star beau down on one knee and accepting his proposal, leading to joyous scenes as the onlooking crowd celebrated their engagement.
NBC’s Mike Tiricio said,
‘Of course she said yes! You’re in the playoffs now,’
Mike Tirico
Reaves teammates were over the moon for their good friend and his now-fiance, who was later seen showing off her ring and hugging Commander’s punter Tress before making her way down the tunnel.
During their relationship, Mikaela regularly attended his NFL games at home and on the road, most recently making the 2,400-mile trip to New Orleans to watch him play.
Mikaela Worley, 26, was born on July 16, 1998, to her father, Alan, and mother, Sherry Worley.
Her mother played volleyball, and her father played Football at Livingston University.
She grew up with her elder brother Austin, who played Football at Huntingdon College, and an older sister, Katie, who played softball at Georgia State.
Mikaela is a former college volleyball player now working as a physician assistant.
During her sophomore year in 2017, she played a team-high 98 sets, leading ULM with 222 kills, finishing second with 225 digs, and fourth with 29 blocks.
She relocated from Florida to Virginia to pursue a career in urgent care medicine.
As per the source, she is dedicated to providing patients with compassionate and efficient healthcare services.
Moreover, she is enthusiastic about Football and enjoys spending her free time outdoors, exploring nature, and staying active.
Additional Information
- Reaves played for the South Alabama Jaguars for four seasons. He started at cornerback for the first three years and switched to safety in his senior season.
- As a sophomore, his first season as a starter, he was named second-team All-Sun Belt Conference after making 96 tackles, eight for a loss. He also led the team with six passes broken up and tied for the team lead with two interceptions and three forced fumbles.
- Jeremy originally played running back for the Crusaders before his coach moved him to defensive back after his sophomore year.
