Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis has entered the spotlight as the newest NFL figure to publicly express his interest in potentially dating Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney. This development follows Sweeney's candid revelation about her personal preferences for a romantic partner during a promotional interview for her recently launched lingerie line.
Sweeney's Public Criteria for an Ideal Partner
In her conversation with Cosmopolitan magazine, the prominent actress outlined specific characteristics she values in a potential mate. 'Athletic and outgoing and funny,' Sweeney stated clearly. 'I’m a sporty girl, so someone needs to be able to climb a mountain with me, go skydiving with me.'
She further emphasised the importance of family values, adding: 'And someone who loves their family. I love myself a man… oh, wow, when you print that, you won’t hear the inflection in my voice.' These remarks quickly gained significant traction across social media platforms, capturing attention beyond her usual entertainment audience.
NFL Athletes Respond to the Opportunity
The viral nature of Sweeney's comments first attracted notice from Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who retweeted her statements with the simple yet suggestive addition: 'Love skydiving'. This initial response from the sports world has now been followed by a more direct approach from another professional athlete.
Ray Davis, the 26-year-old running back who recently completed his second NFL season after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2024, has now made his interest known. In a direct reply to a social media post detailing Sweeney's dating preferences, Davis wrote: 'I can probably add skydiving to my bucket list'.
Personal Lives Under Scrutiny
Davis's personal background remains relatively private, with limited public information available about his romantic life and no current indications of a girlfriend or long-term partner. Meanwhile, Sweeney's relationship status presents some ambiguity despite her recent public comments about dating preferences.
The actress has been frequently photographed alongside music industry figure Scooter Braun, though she notably refrained from naming him directly during her Cosmopolitan interview. Sweeney addressed the complexities of navigating romance in the public eye, stating: 'Sometimes I’ll think that I can do a normal thing and have a date in a normal way, and then it gets perceived in a very non-normal way.'
She further elaborated on the challenges, explaining: 'But it’s hard deciding that I want to experience love in the public eye. I’m just navigating it all.' This intersection between celebrity culture and professional sports continues to generate public fascination as more figures from different entertainment spheres interact across traditional boundaries.
