Marcus Mariota found another NFL opportunity knocking at his door in 2023 when he was offered to be the backup for the Philadelphia Eagles. Being the QB2 for Jalen Hurts, after seasons of being the starter for Falcons, Raiders as well as the Titans, Mariota moved base from Atlanta to Philadelphia.
However, between all the moving, contracts, and practices, Mariota has one constant companion to shoulder the responsibilities. Even if it means reciting plays to remember them faster. It’s his wife, Kiyomi Cook. But what do we know about Kiyomi Cook?
Who is Kiyomi Cook?
Meet Kiyomi Cook, a powerhouse in her own right, with a soccer legacy tracing back to her glory days at Sam Barlow High School in Oregon. She dominated the field, earning accolades as an all-star and all-conference athlete before taking her talents to the University of Oregon in 2014. There, she not only pursued her studies in physiology and psychology but also showcased her skills as a midfield maestro for the Oregon Ducks. But Cook’s story doesn’t end on the pitch. Fate had a play in store for her when she crossed paths with Marcus Mariota.
Their romance ignited amidst the buzz of the NFL Draft, marking the beginning of a dynamic duo both on and off the field. Fast forward to today, and they’ve built a beautiful family with their daughter, Makaia Kei Mariota, and their two dogs. The couple made their relationship public in 2015. It was sometime around when Mariota was drafted into the NFL. Reportedly, the couple’s first public outing was at an NFL Draft Party in Honolulu.
Her penchant for education led her to pursue a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Along with her academic exponents, Cook chose not to let go of soccer and became a soccer coach in Nashville from 2015 to 2020. Guiding soccer teams at the University School of Nashville and Father Ryan High School.
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Not just that, Cook and Mariota are staunch believers in giving back to the community. The couple has been often spotted volunteering for community service, as well as with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville. Today, as the social media director of Mariota’s foundation, Motiv8, she focuses on empowering youth through academics and sports. But that’s not all she does, as she helps Mariota with his game plays as well.
Kiyomi Cook: The architect of Marcus Mariota’s success?
The couple tied the knot on July 1, 2021, after a year of engagement. About 100 people attended their wedding in Oahu, Hawaii. Even though the couple is not very open about their personal life. Marcus Mariota notably appeared in Peyton Manning’s 2023 docu-series ‘Quarterback.’ While the series did justice to the on-field camaraderie of the players. It also gave a sneak peek into the lesser-known personal life of some of the top players in the NFL.
Mariota was one of them, and he revealed that his wife is the reason why he can remember game plays effortlessly. The clutch QB said that Cook would often recite plays with him, which led him to remember those plays faster and with ease. Now that his one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles is over, where will Mariota and Cook move base? Let us know your predictions.
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