New Orleans Saints tight end Noah Fant is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Avree Anderson. Anderson announced the news on Instagram on Friday, sharing that Fant proposed two weeks earlier.
“Two weeks ago @nrfant pulled off the best surprise of all time. Will forever be on cloud nine,” Anderson wrote alongside photos of the couple dressed in black. One image showed her engagement ring.
The announcement drew congratulations from friends, fans, and people connected to the Saints. Jordan Shough, the wife of Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, commented, “Congrats!!!”
Tessa Van Winkle, an American beach volleyball player and former UCLA athlete, also celebrated the couple. “AHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE. Congratulations!! So happy for you both,” she wrote.
Other commenters expressed their excitement about the proposal and Anderson’s reaction. One described it as “the sweetest, most genuine proposal/reaction” they had captured and congratulated the couple. Another wrote that they were still crying over the news, while a further message called Fant and Anderson “love birds” and shared how happy they were for them.
## A relationship that began at Iowa
Fant and Anderson went public with their relationship in 2018, when both were at the University of Iowa. They have stayed together as Fant moved from college football into the NFL and continued through several changes in his professional career.
The tight end’s NFL journey has included stops with the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and Cincinnati Bengals before he joined the Saints. The couple’s engagement marks a new milestone after years together through college, team changes, and the demands of a professional football career.
Anderson has also developed a career of her own in the wellness field. She founded Body Talk, a movement brand focused on Pilates. In a 2024 interview with VoyageDenver, she discussed how her experience with mindful movement inspired the business. The venture centers on individualized Pilates sessions and helping clients connect with their bodies.
## Fant’s NFL career and first season in New Orleans
The Broncos selected Fant with the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent his first three seasons in Denver before joining Seattle in 2022. He later played for Cincinnati in 2025, recording 34 receptions for 288 yards and three touchdowns.
Fant signed a multi-year contract with New Orleans in March and is now in his first season with the Saints. Through seven games in 2026, he has recorded 12 catches for 96 yards and three touchdowns. He has worked alongside Juwan Johnson in the team’s tight end room, contributing as both a receiver and a blocker.
As Fant continues adjusting to his new team, Anderson’s announcement has given Saints fans another reason to celebrate. The couple’s announcement was met with a wave of warm messages, reflecting the support they have built among friends, fans, and people connected to the NFL.
For Fant and Anderson, the engagement begins a new chapter in a relationship that started during their college years and has continued throughout his professional career.
