Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ Swiss Army knife of a running back, knows a thing or two about clutch moments. Whether he’s slicing through defenses for 1K rushing/receiving seasons or flipping the script with a game-winning TD, McCaffrey’s precision under pressure is legendary. But this offseason, he’s tackling his most thrilling play yet: fatherhood. His three-word Instagram caption to pregnant wife Olivia Culpo wasn’t just a nod to Mother’s Day—it was a mic-drop moment, a touchdown spike for the heart.

“I can’t wait,” he wrote, distilling a universe of anticipation into a phrase as crisp as a Sunday spiral. For a guy who once joked about being “1/10 from the free throw line, 10/10 in my heart,” this was peak McCaffrey—authentic, heartfelt, and laser-focused on the next big drive.

“Happy Mother’s Day. I can’t wait to watch you become a mom.” Days before McCaffrey’s viral post, the couple hosted a Parisian-themed baby shower at Rhode Island’s Castle Hill Inn, blending Culpo’s hometown roots with ‘je ne sais quoi’ flair.

Think Eiffel Tower motifs, harp melodies, and a sage-green dress code—because why choose pink or blue when you’re playing the long game? “Rhode Island has always held such a special place in my heart,” Culpo told Vogue, her voice tinged with the kind of nostalgia usually reserved for championship parades.

Stats Snapshot

• McCaffrey’s stats: 6,387 yards, 52 TDs (NFL Offensive POTY 2023).

• Baby due: March 2025.

• Wedding date: June 29, 2024.

• Culpo’s CV: Miss Universe ’12, SI Swimsuit cover ‘20, TLC’s The Culpo Sisters.

From HOF honors to baby shower bliss: Culpo and McCaffrey’s full-circle weekend

The venue wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a full-circle moment. The day prior, she’d been inducted into the Rhode Island Hall of Fame. “The shower happened the morning after I was inducted into the Rhode Island Hall of Fame, which made the whole weekend feel incredibly full-circle and emotional in the best way.” she added, her words weaving a tapestry of grit and grace.

If McCaffrey‘s social media drop was the headline, the shower was the highlight. Culpo floated in a custom Marchesa gown, while McCaffrey mirrored her in a tailored sage suit—a sartorial audible that screamed “team colors.” But beyond the aesthetics?

“It felt really meaningful to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by close family and friends in a place that feels so deeply like home,” Culpo mused. Family tensions, once rumored sharper than a cleat blade, melted away as she hugged sisters Aurora and Sophia, proving even the messiest sideline scrums can end in group hugs.

Culpo’s pregnancy journey has been a masterclass in vulnerability. “”I feel like I have a lot of respect for my mom and one thing that I realized through this experience of becoming a mom is actually how much I’ve needed my mom, which I didn’t anticipate,” “ she admitted to PEOPLE, a confession as raw as a fourth-quarter fumble recovery. “It’s ironic—you need your mom most when you’re about to become a mom.”

Fun fact: 49ers McCaffrey’s boat is named “Olivia.” Talk about riding the wave. 🚤

Meanwhile, McCaffrey’s transition from gridiron gladiator to dad mode has been smoother than a play-action fake. “I think he’s gonna really enjoy it and be just the best.” Culpo beamed, her faith in him as unshakable as his YAC stats.

From their 2019 blind date—a ‘Hail Mary pass’ by a mutual friend—to their 2024 Watch Hill wedding, where Culpo’s 16-foot veil trailed like a victory lap, these two have rewritten the playbook on love. McCaffrey, who once defended Culpo’s résumé like a linebacker,_ ‘She doesn’t need my money, bubbs,’_ now faces his ultimate test: fatherhood. But if his career’s taught us anything? When CMC sees an opening, he hits it hard. And this time, the end zone’s covered in onesies.