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16 Reasons We Totally Get Why Ciara's in Love with Russell Wilson

Ciara, we get it girl! We break down the many reasons why your new beau, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, is a total catch.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Because He’s A Total Cutie

The pro quarterback, 26, isn’t short on good looks or talent.

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02
Because He Wants To Wait

Wilson and Ciara have put their sex life on hold so they can focus on building a relationship the way they believe God intended them to. Wilson recently recalled the moment he made that decision: “She was on tour, and I was looking at her in the mirror, and God spoke to me. He said, ‘I need you to lead her.’ I told her, ‘What would you do if we took all that “extra stuff” off the table, and just did it Jesus’ way?’”

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Because He’s Even Sexier When He’s Intense

Well, hellooooo gorgeous!

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04
Because He Has Beauty and Brains

Dapper is as dapper does and Wilson, who sutdied at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and North Carolina State during his college football career, is doing all of the right things in this picture.

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05
Because He Has Arms Of Steel

Russell’s muscles give new meaning to “arm candy.”

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06
Because This Picture Is Everything

No caption needed!

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07
Because He Has Totally Kissable Lips

Pucker up, honey!

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Because He Gives Back

When Wilson is spotted off the field he’s giving back to his community by sharing his his time with local children’s charities and helping to make a difference. His giant heart just may be his sexiest quality of all.

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09
Because He Makes Us Sweat

Watching Wilson push it to the limit only makes us want more!

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10
Because His Beard Is Super Hot

This is one fuzzy face we could totally cuddle up to.

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11
Because He’s Oh-So Fit

We want to pencil in all of Wilson’s workouts, so we can be sure not to ever miss a moment like this.

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Because He Looks Sexy In That Uniform

Admit it: You want to kiss this picture. (Wink!)

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Because He’s Fashion Forward

Is Wilson totally pulling off this magenta suit, or what?

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Because His Smile Makes Us Smile

One look at Wilson’s magnetic grin and you’ll be wearing your own to match.

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Because He Loves His Furry Friends

Who can resist the combination of a hot guy and his furry friends? Seriously, anyone…anyone? Yeah, we thought not.

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Because He Even Looks Good With A Helment On

Hey boo, we see you!

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