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Jared Goff Fiance: Meet SI Swimsuit Rookie of the Year Christen Harper, Soon to Be Wife of Lions Star

Published 04/15/2024, 2:16 PM EDT

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Jared Goff’s tenure in the NFL saw him revive the Los Angeles Rams’ fortunes during his time with the team from 2016 to 2021. Under his leadership, the Rams enjoyed their first winning season in over a decade in 2017. After his trade to the Detroit Lions, Goff played a pivotal role in ending a prolonged 15-game losing streak in 2021.

Beyond the gridiron, Goff’s personal life is equally thriving. He has been romantically involved with Christen Harper, a model and actress, since 2019. And now, Goff is all set to marry his fiancé! For those curious about Jared Goff’s fiancée, let’s take a deep dive into who Christen Harper is.

Christen Harper: Jared’s biggest cheerleader

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Christen Harper was born on May 28, 1993, in Valencia, California, to parents Daria and Michael. Harper successfully pursued careers in both modeling and acting. She initially took up modeling to fund her college education and began her acting career at a young age with a role in the 2004 short film “Seven Eleven.” Come 2022, she achieved a notable career highlight by being named “Rookie of the Year” in the modeling industry.

Harper’s romance with Goff sparked in 2019 after they connected on the exclusive dating app Raya. Harper shared in a Sports Illustrated video during Miami Swim Week, “I was truly not looking for anything at the time. I had just gotten out of a long relationship and was trying to stay single for a year. But then I met him, and the rest is history, baby.” Their relationship escalated when Goff proposed in June 2022 during a vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico, against the backdrop of a scenic beach. Celebrating the moment, Goff shared on Instagram, “I am the luckiest guy in the world.”

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Harper demonstrated her strong support for Goff when she learned of the Detroit Lions’ end to their 15-game losing streak while she was on a shoot in December 2021. Overwhelmed with emotion, she expressed her joy in a video, exclaiming, “This is gonna make me cry.” Goff himself reflected on his career transition during an appearance on the Trading Cards podcast, stating that his trade to the Lions was “the greatest thing that ever happened” for his career and personal development, adding that he looks forward to significant recognition for his efforts with the team.

Could Jared be up for a massive contract extension?

Jared Goff may soon see his commitment to the team cemented with a substantial contract extension. As he approaches the final year of his current deal, reports suggest that Goff could be in line for a significant salary boost this offseason. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, speaking on SportsCenter, revealed, “He wants to be there. Only 29 years old, due to make about $28 million this year, so he’s going to have to be in that threshold of $45- maybe even $50 million a year based on the way he’s played. So, it’s going to take some time to get that done.”

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The QB’s potential new earnings reflect his pivotal contributions to the Lions’ impressive performance last season. Goff was instrumental in leading the team to their first division title since 1993. His team boasted the NFL’s second-highest passing yards at 4,575, and ranked fourth with 30 touchdowns, offset by 12 interceptions. Despite a commendable run, their journey ended in the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers.

As negotiations continue, the Detroit community and fans eagerly anticipate the securing of Goff’s future with the team, hopeful for more seasons of his leadership on the field.

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Jakso James

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Jakso James is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. Jakso’s analysis takes a reader around the league with a look at the player strategies and stats. An ardent football lover himself, he developed a strong connection with the Denver Broncos as he witnessed Russell Wilson break the barriers.
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Garima Yadav