Vita Vea, the nose tackle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is one the fiercest players in the league. He joined the NFL in 2018 and quickly became a vital part of the Bucs’ offense. However, not many would know that beneath his on-field macho disposition lies a doting husband and family man.
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Vita, who won the Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021, surprised his longtime girlfriend, Alexus, with a ring and got engaged the following year. Now, they’re parents to a daughter, Honey, and are enjoying a fulfilling life together.
In terms of athletic accomplishments, Alexus, though not a pro now, is not too far behind Vea. The former basketball player captained the Washington Huskies while she was in college. As it turns out, Alexus Atchley met the Bucs’ NT in 2016.
She was a starter for the University of Washington’s women’s basketball Final Four team at the time while Vea was a part of the Huskies football team. The romance blossomed in and around the playing field.
Cut to 2024, Alexus and Vea now have one of the most endearing romance stories in the NFL. The couple often posts adorable images of each other and actively expresses their love for their daughter.
Vita Vea and wife, Alexus Vea’s first Instagram photo together!! They’ve came a long way from Washington now pic.twitter.com/SEurAvvPkZ
— Tyler Scott (@tylerscott15552) October 21, 2024
While Atchley is super proud of her husband’s accomplishments, Vita also has an enormous amount of respect for Alexus – the athlete, as her stint with the Huskies was undoubtedly a memorable one.
A brief look at Alexus’ career with the Huskies
Alexus was with the Huskies from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she spent her freshman season at Colorado. However, she wasn’t given any playtime by the Buffs. Eventually, the talented athlete jumped ship to Washington. Needless to say, it all worked out in her as well as the couple’s favor.
Not only did Alexus prove her mettle as an athlete, but she also met the love of her life Mr. Vea during the same period. In her senior season, the Washington University graduate played in all 37 games and started in 22 of them, averaging 4.9 points.
Moreover, she successfully led her team to not one but two championships and forced her way into the Pac-12 All-Academic Second team, before eventually graduating in 2017.
