Love is in the air for Gracie Hunt, the 26-year-old daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.
After parting ways with Cody Keith earlier this year, Gracie has stepped back into the dating scene — and this time, her new boyfriend comes with some serious NFL pedigree.
It turns out she’s dating Derek Green, the youngest son of former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green.
From Mystery to Spotlight at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Gracie first hinted at her new romance last month but kept her boyfriend’s identity under wraps.
She shared a few photos of them together at the prestigious White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, sparking curiosity among fans.
Despite posting several pictures, she didn’t tag Derek or mention his name, leaving many guessing who the mystery man was.
That mystery was solved by The New York Post, which confirmed Derek Green’s identity.
The connection makes a lot of sense given their shared Chiefs ties — Derek’s dad, Trent Green, was a star quarterback for Kansas City in the later years of his career.
A Football Family Legacy
Trent Green is a well-known figure in NFL circles, especially for Chiefs fans.
He spent six seasons with Kansas City, throwing over 21,000 yards and 120 touchdowns.
Before his time with the Chiefs, Trent played for the St. Louis Rams and was part of the team that won the Super Bowl in 2000, even though he missed the game due to injury.
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Derek also pursued football, playing quarterback at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas from 2018 to 2021 before transferring to Long Island University in 2022.
Interestingly, Gracie Hunt also attended SMU, adding another layer to their connection.
Life Beyond Football and Their Growing Romance
Derek has transitioned into a career off the field as a sports operations manager based in Kansas City, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Over the past month, Gracie has made their relationship very public, posting several vacation photos together on Instagram.
She captioned one heartfelt post with, “My heart is full,” and expressed gratitude for the rest and reflection they’ve shared following a busy few months after the football season.
How Did They Meet? A Special Moment at Arrowhead Stadium
While the exact details of how Gracie and Derek met haven’t been fully revealed, Gracie gave a glimpse earlier this month on Instagram.
She shared a video from Arrowhead Stadium — the Chiefs’ home turf — with her arms wrapped around a man believed to be Derek.
Alongside the clip, she wrote, “After meeting 7.5 years ago in this place… all along there was some invisible string,” suggesting their connection goes way back.
Moving On From Cody Keith
This new chapter also marks a clear end to Gracie’s previous relationship with Cody Keith, who is a longtime friend of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Gracie hasn’t mentioned Cody on social media in months and even deleted some old photos of him, while Keith has since made his Instagram private amid breakup rumors.
Back in December, Gracie had opened up about her relationship with Cody, revealing that Mahomes gave it his seal of approval since Cody and Patrick had trained together since college.
But whatever the reason, the couple eventually went their separate ways.
What’s Next for Gracie Hunt?
Gracie’s recent birthday celebrations in March gave no sign of Cody’s presence, signaling a fresh start for her.
Now with Derek Green by her side, it looks like this Chiefs heiress is embracing new beginnings — both in love and life.