“I have my own son. I have my own job as a father, to be a father.” This is what Eric Kendricks says about parenthood. From growing up as a footballer’s son to now being a footballer dad, Eric has surely come a long way! The Cowboys linebacker has made his name in the NFL world with his defense, but he has been also making waves in his personal life too!

Eric Kendricks walked down the aisle with Ally, his longtime girlfriend, in July 2022. Soon the LB shared the wedding pictures on Instagram with the caption, “LETS RIDE,” and Ally wrote, “The Kendricks,” sharing snaps from the big day! Well, isn’t it safe to say he’s shining in both arenas?

While the couple tied the knot two years back, their love story has stood the test of time. Eric and Ally have been lovebirds since college. And guess what? Mrs. Kendrick is a collegiate athlete turned model, who played soccer at UCLA. And that’s not all!

With the Kendricks weathering the years, they started a new chapter in their life last year. In January 2023, the model and First-team All-Pro player shared the big news—they were expecting their first child! So, how many kids do they have now?

How many children does Eric Kendricks have?

In January last year, Ally Courtnall Kendricks shared an Instagram reel recording Eric’s and their family’s reaction to her pregnancy. While the news happily shocked the Pro Bowl receiver, the family and friends were equally ecstatic. The caption of the post read, “We’ve been keeping a little secret. Baby K coming soon.”

The Kendricks welcomed their bundle of joy on May 3, 2023, and they couldn’t be happier! They named their son Knight and couldn’t resist sharing the news on Instagram. Moreover, the former soccer player shared on IG, “Welcome to the world Knight Kendricks.” Even Dad K didn’t hold back his excitement and posted a photo with his baby boy with the caption, “I’m the pappy.”

The First-team All-American says, “I grew up knowing my dad played football and now my son is going to know that his dad played football and it’s a weird thing. I don’t want to force him, ‘You going to play football’ and things like that.” The little cutie is just one-year-old and Kendricks has his vision clear! He wants his child to find his own way and pursue whatever he wants to! Well, seems like the linebacker would be a great father too!

From taking his son, Knight, to hospitals to knee-walking with him at home, Eric understands the assignment of being a father. He loves spending time with his little one and can be often seen playing with him and even taking him out for walks. And that’s not all! Ally absolutely loves cheering Eric on from the sidelines, with little Knight right by her side.

The couple settled in Dallas in May after Kendricks signed with the Cowboys. He shares that Ally did everything “to check out neighborhoods and find where we want to live” to make sure the little child lives in a safe and comfortable place. Even the wifey mentioned how she loves her new house. Courtnall says, “I love that you can just walk out of your house and go for a walk. There are so many parks!” She believes it’s the perfect place for them as they start their journey as a new family.

With Eric Kendricks beginning a new chapter in life by becoming a part of the Boys and growing his tribe in his personal life, let’s see what the 2024 season holds for him. But one thing is for sure: Knight has brought his lucky footsteps to the Kendricks family, marking his addition to Dallas Cowboys!