NFL star JJ Watt calls himself 'the luckiest man in the world' after getting engaged to Kealia Ohai during tropical holiday
NFL star JJ Watt is getting married!
The Houston Texans defensive lineman popped the question to girlfriend Kelaia Ohai, who captains the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League, while on a tropical holiday on Sunday.
'I'm the luckiest man in the world. #SheSaidYes,' Watt, 30, gushed in the caption of a series of 10 photos he shared on social media.
Getting hitched! NFL star JJ Watt announced he proposed to longtime ladylove Kealia Ohai
Four of the pics show the moment Watt got on bended knee and proposed to his ladylove at the end of a scenic boardwalk with the beautiful blue ocean all around them.
Judging from the gorgeous aerial shots, it appears the American football juggernaut hired someone to snap the monumental moment using a drone.
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There were also sweet snaps of the couple holding hands seconds after Ohai said yes to Watt's marriage proposal.
Epic: Four of the pics show the moment Watt got on bended knee and proposed to his ladylove
Gorgeous: It appears the American football juggernaut hired someone to snap the monumental moment using a drone
Sealing the deal: The couple shared a long kiss and hug after Ohai said yes
History: The couple started dating in 2016
An item: They went public with their relationship in 2017
Fate: The pair met through Watt's former former Texans teammate Brian Cushing, who is married to Ohai's older sister, Megan
The pair have been dating for three years, after meeting through Watt's former former Texans teammate Brian Cushing, who is married to Ohai's older sister, Megan.
The romance reportedly began in 2016, around the time when Watt was spotted at Dash games, and when he wore her number 7 jersey at one of his press conferences.
They would eventually go public about their relationship when Ohai appeared as a guest on the 2 Up Front podcast in 2017.
Watt has previously been romantically linked to actress Kate Hudson in 2016 and tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.
Scenic: After the proposal the newly engaged couple shared a romantic meal and champagne
In the spotlight: Watts has been a star player with the NFL's Houston Texans for eight years
Sporty couple: Ohai captains the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League
Memorable: Watt was proud to call his longtime love his fiance in an Insta-Story post
