Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Mike Penix Jr. Is Engaged to Olivia Carter: See the Sweet Proposal Photos!
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12/30/2024 10:31 AM
The quarterback proposed to girlfriend Olivia Carter on Christmas Eve, the couple announced on Dec. 29
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Mike Penix Jr. and Olivia Carter.Congratulations are in order for Mike Penix Jr.!
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback proposed to his girlfriend Olivia Carter on Christmas Eve, the couple announced on Dec. 29. The pair shared sweet photos from their special night in a joint Instagram post.
Penix's proposal included tons of red roses, a collection of red candles and giant block letters that spelled "MARRY ME." Carter carried a massive bouquet of roses as she and Penix approached the sign.
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Mike Penix Jr. and Olivia Carter."the sweetest love ❤️ Olivia and Michael 12.24.2024," they captioned the post.
Their engagement saw an outpouring of support from friends, family and fans in the comments.
In a solo post, also shared on Dec. 29, Penix shared a video of the proposal setup. The quarterback waited by the big letters while Carter approached, appearing more excited with each step. He handed her the bouquet and began to pop the question.
"I want you to know, I love you with all my heart," he said to Carter in the video, before getting on one knee. "I told you I'd love you forever. I promise you, I will."
After Carter gleefully said yes, loved ones joined them to celebrate the couple.
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Mike Penix Jr. and Olivia Carter.Penix and Carter have been together for many years, Sports Illustrated reported. Carter also has an athletic history — she played on the women's soccer team at the University of Nevada, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology.
The Falcons quarterback got his start in college with the Indiana Hoosiers, before joining the Washington Huskies in 2022. Penix was the Falcons' eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
