DeVonta Smith's Fiancee Reacts To 'Love Is Blind' Comparison

DeVonta Smiths Fiancee Reacts To Love Is Blind Comparison...

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his fiancee, Sydney Hightower, are trending after fans compared their relationship to Netflix's hit show Love Is Blind. The discussion went viral when social media users noted similarities between Smith's proposal and the show's premise of forming connections without seeing each other.

Hightower, a former Bachelor contestant, addressed the comparisons in a TikTok video on March 11. "People keep saying we're like Love Is Blind because we got engaged fast," she said. "But we actually knew each other for years before dating." The couple announced their engagement in February after dating for less than a year.

The trend gained traction as fans debated whether their quick engagement mirrored the accelerated timelines on reality TV. Smith, the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, has remained private about their relationship, while Hightower has shared glimpses on social media.

Reality TV enthusiasts and NFL fans alike have fueled the conversation, with memes and side-by-side comparisons circulating online. The Eagles organization has not commented, but teammates have playfully referenced the trend in interviews.

This isn't the first time Hightower has been part of viral relationship discourse. She appeared on The Bachelor in 2020 before meeting Smith through mutual friends. The couple currently resides in Philadelphia, where Smith is preparing for the upcoming NFL season.