Adrianna Rivas is the longtime girlfriend of Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry and the mother of his two daughters. The couple started dating in 2016, the same year Henry began his NFL career, and she has been part of his journey from the Titans to the Ravens. Henry has said his family is “all the motivation I need in this world,” and Rivas has become a familiar face on game days and behind the scenes. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Adrianna Rivas Is a Texas Native With a Close Family
Rivas was born in Odessa, Texas, in 1994, and is one of three children. She earned a degree in public relations from the University of Texas and often posts photos of her family on Instagram. In 2020, she shared pictures of her daughter meeting her great-grandparents and wrote that she was grateful to still have “three out of four” of them in her life.
2. Derrick Henry and His Girlfriend Have Been Together Since 2016
Rivas and Henry started dating the year he was drafted. Her first Instagram post with Henry was in 2017, and they’ve been together ever since. Henry has talked openly about how becoming a dad changed everything.
He joked on Kevin Hart’s “Cold As Balls” about the sleepless nights as a new father, and told The Athletic his family keeps him grounded. Rivas and Henry also became close with other NFL families. Henry previously said his daughter enjoys spending time with Ryan Tannehill’s kids.
“There’s a lot of things we can be happy about. His wife and my girl, they’re close. My little girl loves his kids,” Henry said of Tannehill after the running back played his final game with the Titans in 2024.
3. Adrianna Rivas and the Ravens Star RB Share 2 Daughters and 2 Dogs
Rivas and Henry have two daughters, Valentina and Celine. They welcomed Valentina in May 2020 and shared they were expecting their second in a Christmas Day post. Celine was born in April 2024. The family also has two dogs, Nala and Nino, who are regulars in Rivas’ photos.
4. Derrick Henry’s Girlfriend Regularly Supports Him at Games and Events
Rivas has been there for many of Henry’s biggest moments, including his famous 99-yard touchdown run in 2018. She attended his press conference after signing with Baltimore and celebrated his playoff win over the Steelers with the message, “My man my man my man.” The couple also attends public events together, including the ESPYs.
5. Adrianna Rivas Shares Their Family Life on Social Media
Rivas had more than 14,000 Instagram followers and often shared game-day photos, celebrations, and family moments, before makeing her account private. On Father’s Day in 2024, she wrote, “I love watching our babies look at you. They feel how loved and protected they are in your arms.”
Bonus: Derrick Henry Was Raised by His Grandmother, Gladys
Henry has said his grandmother played a huge role in his life. He wrote a tribute to her called “I Did It, Grandma,” saying, “You were my best friend.” She gave him the nickname “Shocka,” and he has credited her with shaping his work ethic.
Derrick Henry and the Ravens play the Cincinnati Bengals on November 27, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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