The whole internet is smiling about this one.
On Sunday July 13, 2025, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and his wife Olivia Culpo announced that Culpo had given birth to their first child.
The baby is a girl, and her name is Colette Annalise McCaffrey.
Culpo shared a series of black and white photos on Instagram to celebrate the occasion. McCaffrey reposted a photo of himself holding Collete on his Instagram story with the most wholesome caption.
“Luckiest man on the planet. I love you @oliviaculpo,” McCaffrey wrote.
All of the most iconic 49ers wives took to the comments to congratulate Christian and Olivia, including FB Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin and TE George Kittle’s wife Claire.
“Welcome to the world Colette!! You have the best parents in the world!” Kristin Juszczyk wrote.
Culpo and McCaffrey’s Family History
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey were rumored to be dating as early as May 2019.
They got engaged in April 2023 and were married in June 2024 in Rhode Island, where Culpo is from.
The couple also has a dog together named Oliver Sprinkles Culpo McCaffrey, who is a toy golden doodle breed.
Culpo announced back in March 2025 that she was pregnant with Colette.
Colette is arguably already the most famous child of a 49ers player. Most of the 49ers stars, including Kittle, Juszczyk, QB Brock Purdy and DE Nick Bosa do not have any children.
TE Trent Williams, LB Fred Warner and WR Brandon Aiyuk are notable 49ers players who have fathered children.
What’s Next for Culpo and McCaffrey?
In the coming days, Culpo and McCaffrey’s focus will obviously be on raising their new daughter and recovering from the pregnancy and birth.
But McCaffrey is scheduled to be back on the field soon. 49ers veterans report to training camp on July 22, 2025, in just a little over a week.
49ers fans will be eager to see if he brings some “dad strength” to the 2025 NFL season.
“Dad Strength” is a famous idea in sports that athletes somehow, supernaturally perform better after having a child.
Another San Francisco athlete recently showcased a great example of this. San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Champan‘s wife Taylor had a baby girl on September 19, 2024. Chapman missed a few games on the paternity list.
But when he returned on September 21, 2024, he hit two home runs against the Kansas City Royals!
The 49ers hope to see McCaffrey at full strength, whatever inspiration that may take. They suffered 11 losses last season while he struggled with injuries and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
49ers fans would also be excited to see Collete at her first 49ers game with her mom if that happens at some point this season.
The 49ers open the season against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday September 7, 2025.
Their first home game at Levi’s Stadium will come on Sunday September 21, 2025, against the Arizona Cardinals. That’s probably 49ers fans’ first good shot to see McCaffrey’s new daughter watch him play for the first time.
A big congratulations to Olivia and Christian! Welcome to the 49ers faithful Colette!
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