Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua humorously suggested he has a skydiving date scheduled with actress Sydney Sweeney, continuing his public pursuit of the Hollywood star this week. This playful claim follows his earlier response to Sweeney’s comments about the qualities she looks for in a partner.
Sydney Sweeney Shares Her Ideal Qualities in a Man
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Sweeney promoted her new lingerie line while describing the traits she admires in a man. She expressed a desire for someone who is “athletic and outgoing and funny,” explaining,
“I’m a sporty girl, so someone needs to be able to climb a mountain with me, go skydiving with me.”
She also emphasized the importance of family values in a partner.
Nacua Responds to Sweeney’s Interview with a Public Gesture
After Sweeney’s remarks went viral, Nacua retweeted her words, adding, “Love skydiving,” which caught the attention of fans and media alike. Taking it further during an interview, when asked about skydiving plans with notable figures like LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani, Nacua included Sweeney and joked,
“Yeah, Sydney Sweeney. I have reservations for us on Wednesday actually.”
He quickly added a note of uncertainty, making the moment awkward yet entertaining.
Personal Life and Recent Public Developments
At 24 years old, Nacua is reportedly single but is a father to a baby boy with his ex-girlfriend Hallie Aiono, who gave birth in October. Their relationship experienced some legal complications when Aiono filed a petition to confirm paternity, but the situation appeared resolved by the time their son was born. Nacua was photographed with Aiono at the hospital and expressed pride on Instagram, stating he was “proud” of her for bringing their child into the world.
Other NFL Players Join the Conversation
Nacua is not the only NFL athlete engaging publicly with Sydney Sweeney’s comments. Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis also retweeted her statements, adding,
“I can probly add skydiving to my bucket list,”
showing his interest in the adventurous qualities Sweeney described.
Implications of the Public Interaction
While Nacua’s joke about a skydiving date with Sydney Sweeney may be lighthearted, it highlights how athletes are leveraging media moments to gain attention beyond sports. The connection to a prominent Hollywood figure like Sweeney adds a layer of celebrity crossover appeal. Whether this playful interaction leads to anything more remains uncertain, but it keeps both Nacua and Sweeney in the public eye as their personal and professional lives intersect in unexpected ways.
“Athletic and outgoing and funny,’ she said. ‘I’m a sporty girl, so someone needs to be able to climb a mountain with me, go skydiving with me.” – Sydney Sweeney, Actress
“Love skydiving.” – Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver
“Yeah, Sydney Sweeney. I have reservations for us on Wednesday actually.” – Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver
“I can probly add skydiving to my bucket list.” – Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills Running Back
