Key Points Summary: Eagles Eli Ricks Crush on Ivanka
- Eli Ricks calls Ivanka Trump โexactly my typeโ after White House visit.
- Posts several photos of Ivanka in baby blue from the event.
- Gushes over her beauty in a now-viral social media moment.
- Eagles celebrated Super Bowl win with President Trump.
- Ivankaโs son played catch with Saquon Barkley on the White House lawn.
- Several Eagles stars were notably absent from the celebration.
Love at First Sight on the South Lawn?
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Eli Ricks went to Washington to celebrate a Super Bowl victory. But what stole his heart wasnโt the moment, the championship, or even the presidential attention โ it was Ivanka Trump.
In a now-viral tweet, Ricks didnโt hold back:
โDonald trump daughter is beautiful damn,โ he wrote. โAfter seeing her in person Ivanka is exactly my type.โ
He doubled down by reposting several photos of the 43-year-old former first daughter โ wearing a baby-blue jacket and commanding attention as always โ and let the world know he was smitten.

Ivanka Steals the Spotlight
Ivanka was radiant at the White House visit, even without husband Jared Kushner by her side. Her son Theodore played catch with Saquon Barkley on the lawn โ a moment captured in her joyful social media post:
โCelebrating with champions at the White House today! Congratulations to the [Eagles] on an amazing season and Super Bowl win!โ
But behind Ivankaโs spotlight moment was a sideline love story no one saw coming โ and Ricks wasnโt hiding it.
โExactly My Typeโ: Twitter Goes Wild
Fans immediately jumped in with jokes and commentary.
โEli didnโt just catch a ball โ he caught feelings,โ one fan posted.
โSomebody tell him the Trumps donโt do undrafted,โ another joked.
While many laughed, others were charmed by Ricksโ boldness. He even posted a selfie in front of a dramatic photo from last yearโs attempted assassination of Donald Trump, adding an unexpected twist to an already explosive social media moment.
Ricks: From LSU to Viral Heartthrob
Ricks, a California native who played for LSU and Alabama, made seven appearances with the Eagles last season, mostly on special teams. But itโs his heartfelt admiration for Ivanka thatโs making headlines now.
While other teammates were focused on football โ or skipping the trip altogether โ Ricks had his eye on something else entirely.
Notable No-Shows at the White House
Surprisingly, many of the teamโs biggest names did not attend the event. Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, Brandon Graham, Darius Slay, and others were noticeably missing.
Still, those who showed up were treated to a warm welcome by President Trump, who praised the teamโs victory and spent time with players like Barkley and Ricks.
Ivankaโs Reaction? Silent So Far โ Eagles Eli Ricks Crush
As for Ivanka? She hasnโt commented โ yet. But with Ricks trending and fans buzzing about the NFL starโs bold confession, itโs safe to assume the message reached her feed.
Could this be the start of a new White House rom-com?
A Day to Remember โ For More Than Football
While the Eaglesโ visit was about celebrating a championship, it turned into something far more unforgettable โ at least for Eli Ricks.
He may not have gotten a ring on the field that day, but he definitely made his feelings known loud and clear.
Stay tuned. Because if this story takes another twist โ youโll hear it here first.