Caleb Williams stepped into the national spotlight the moment he was picked first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, taking over as the Chicago Bears’ rookie starting quarterback. But it wasn’t just his arm that got fans talking — it was also the woman standing beside him on draft night, Alina Thyregod.
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How the Relationship Became Public
Williams and Thyregod were first linked together back in late 2023. Their relationship stepped into public view that December, when a photo posted to his personal Instagram account gave fans their first real look at the two of them as a couple. About a month later, they went even more public, appearing together in a TikTok video that looked to be filmed during a relaxed beach getaway.
Making Their Red Carpet Debut
Their most attention-grabbing moment together came at the 2024 NFL Draft itself. Thyregod joined Williams for his official red carpet debut as a couple, standing alongside him and his mother as he prepared to hear his name called as the number one pick. For a rookie quarterback stepping into one of the most scrutinized markets in football, having his relationship go public on that stage instantly made Thyregod a name fans wanted to know more about.
A Growing Public Presence Together
The draft wasn’t a one-time appearance either — the couple has continued showing up together at other events since, keeping fans and football media invested in their relationship even as Williams’ rookie season got underway. His first year in the league included plenty of high-profile moments on the field, including suiting up for his first career NFL Thanksgiving Day game, all while continuing to balance the growing curiosity around his personal life off the field.
Bottom Line
Alina Thyregod went from a low-key Instagram debut to standing beside Caleb Williams on one of the biggest stages in sports within the span of just a few months. As Williams’ career and public profile continue to grow, so does the interest in the people closest to him — and Thyregod remains one of the most talked-about names connected to the young Bears quarterback.