NFL Star Puka Nacua Persists with Public Date Invitations to Actress Sydney Sweeney
LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has made another high-profile attempt to invite actress Sydney Sweeney on a date, but the move has been met with significant criticism from fans and observers. The NFL star's repeated public advances have sparked a wave of negative reactions on social media, with many calling the behaviour inappropriate and distracting from his athletic career.
The Viral Skydiving Proposal That Started It All
The controversy began when Sweeney revealed in a Cosmopolitan interview that her ideal partner would be willing to "climb a mountain" or "go skydiving with me." Nacua swiftly responded on social media platform X, declaring "Love skydiving" in a post that quickly went viral. Days later, he humorously suggested that "reservations" were already made for them to go skydiving together, though he later backtracked on those specific comments.
Doubling Down During Television Interview
During a recent interview with sports host Kay Adams, Nacua was asked if he anticipated the massive publicity his initial tweet would generate. "No, not at all," the Rams star admitted. "My awareness skills were at zero. I don't regret it at all. I would still love to go skydiving. I'm not going to pass that opportunity up."
He then directed a message toward Rams executives and Sweeney herself, saying: "Mr. Sneed, Mr. Demoff and Mr. Pastoors - I love you guys all so much. Maui is waiting for us. They have a plane and we're going to fly over an island. Me, you and my plus one will all be able to jump out of the plane." When Adams shouted Sweeney's name in response, Nacua broke into a smile.
Growing Fan Frustration and Criticism
The interview clip quickly circulated across social media platforms, where fans expressed mounting frustration with Nacua's persistent approach. One user commented: "This is getting weirder by the interview," while another demanded: "Can we talk about football instead of this? Such a joke Kay Adams." A particularly harsh critic wrote: "Listening this dude sounds like he has maybe two brain cells."
Personal Background and Previous Controversies
The 24-year-old athlete is currently believed to be single but has a baby boy with ex-girlfriend Hallie Aiono, born in October. Nacua faced legal complications when Aiono filed a petition to establish paternity, though the couple appeared to resolve their differences by the time of their son's birth. The wide receiver was photographed alongside Aiono in the hospital and posted on Instagram expressing pride in her for bringing his son into the world.
Not the Only NFL Player Making Moves
Interestingly, Nacua wasn't the only professional football player attempting to connect with the Hollywood actress. Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis also retweeted Sweeney's comments about skydiving and added: "I can probably add skydiving to my bucket list," demonstrating that multiple athletes have taken notice of the actress's public statements about her ideal date activities.
The ongoing situation raises questions about appropriate boundaries between public figures and the growing trend of athletes using social media and interviews to make romantic advances toward celebrities. As fan frustration continues to mount, many are calling for Nacua to focus more on his football career and less on public dating proposals.
