NFL Star Deshaun Watson & Model Jilly Anais Set for Miami Wedding

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Zach Lentz | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 6:15 PM ET

The playbook has been set, and the biggest play of former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson's life is just days away! The Cleveland Browns quarterback is officially set to marry his fiancée, 2025 SI Swim Search finalist Jilly Anais, this Thursday, July 3rd – a date that marks their sixth dating anniversary. Get ready for a wedding that's anything but traditional, with an exclusive peek into their high-profile nuptials!

Anais recently opened up to SI Swimsuit, revealing that planning her Miami wedding has been an absolute "dreamiest" experience, especially coming off her recent strut down the SI Swimsuit Runway during Swim Week. "I’m just in this bridal glow," the Texas native gushed. "It’s the happiest moment of my life. Every time I think about it, I get chills... I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and I just can’t wait to marry the love of my life.”

But here’s the twist that might surprise many: Watson and Anais are fogoing a traditional wedding party! Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, they've opted for a more intimate affair, with their respective brothers serving as Man of Honor and Best Man.

"It’s just been us, it is us, this is about us, and I know it’s different not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen, but we were just like, we don’t wanna do all of that," Anais explained. "Of course, all of our friends are gonna be there, they’re coming with bells and whistles on, but we were like, we just wanna do the darn thing with just us.”

Don't worry, some traditions will remain. Anais's father will walk her down the aisle, adding a classic touch to their unique celebration.

Once the "I do's" are done and the celebrations are complete, the newlyweds won't be wasting any time. The very next morning, they're jetting off for a luxurious two-week honeymoon in the south of France – a surprise trip entirely planned by Watson himself! "My fiancé planned the entire honeymoon on his own," Anais beamed. "I still am on cloud nine. Like I had nothing to do with it. I’m so excited."

With Anais flashing her massive engagement ring on the Swim Week runway recently (a moment Watson excitedly commented on: "My Fiancé da BADDEST! I know yall see it! ‼️"), the countdown is officially on for one of the NFL's power couples to make it official. Get ready for the next chapter of Deshaun Watson's life, off the field!

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: