Once a man marries, his perspective changes. They no longer do the same things and grow up. The same has been in the case of Marcus Spears A.K.A "Swagu", the former Baltimore Ravens defensive end with a successful nine seasons in the NFL.
Spears, who is now a sports analyst at ESPN, is a happily married man. And, the former NFL player is not shy to give a peek at his marital life occasionally. Marcus acknowledges his wife's unwavering support in his personal and professional success. So, in this article, let's delve into the personal life of Marcus Spears and get the scoop on his wife and blissful marriage.
Who Is Marcus Spears Married To?
Just like Matt Nagy, The ESPN sports analyst Spears said "I Do" with his college sweetheart. On October 6, 2008, Marcus and his then-girlfriend, Aiysha Spears, exchanged kisses as husband and wife in the presence of their close friends and families sealing their years-long relationship.
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It has been over 15 years since their marriage, and the former NFL player Marcus and Realtor Aiysha's love for one another is still intact. Although not as often as most celebrities, Spears occasionally spills the tea into his marital life on social media.
From what is seen on Instagram, the 193cm tall Marcus respects the unwavering support of his spouse. He never fails to shower his love to Ayisha on her birthday. Likewise, sharing a short clip of his wife on Instagram, the sports analyst wrote, "I'm so into you."
How Did Marcus And Aiysha Relationship Start?
The love story of Marcus and Aiysha began in their high school days. The former NFL player was at Lousiana State University. As per Players Wiki, the pair crossed paths during a tournament as Spear's wife was a Basketball player herself. The two individuals united by basketball later fell in love.
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It was a match made in sports heaven. Since then star athletes, Aiysha and Marcus, dated secretly. In the early years of their romance, the love birds kept their love life under the radar and away from the media reach.
Marcus Spears, Father Of Three
From his over a decade-long nuptials with Aiysha, the NFL player Spears is blessed with three children. The married pair welcomed their first bundle of joy, a daughter, Macaria Reagan, on February 23, 2007.
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Following the birth of Macaria, Spears said,
"When you start having children, you start appreciating family –- what the true definition of a family is. Having a baby girl and his wife, all that stuff makes a difference."
Likewise, Marcus and Aiysha were blessed with another child, Marcus Rayshon Spears, on April 8, 2009. The Sports analyst's family expanded to five with the arrival of his third child, Miko Reign Spears in 2013.
Similar to another NFL player Christian Ponder, Spears is a doting father of three and loves his fatherhood experience. While sharing a frame with his three lovely children, Marcus wrote, "The best parts of me!!! #Fatherhood is Lit." Additionally, the NFL player has credited his wife for being an amazing mom to his kids.
Marcus and Aiysha are very supportive of their children in their sports journey. Their daughter Macaria has begun her career as a volleyball player. She currently plays for Prestonwood Athletics. Similarly, Marcus Jr plays basketball.
Family Life Has Changed The Former NFL Player Marcus Spears
As aforementioned, family life has changed the former NFL player. At the age of 25, he owned up to the changes, admitting, "I don’t do the same things I used to anymore." Now, Marcus is seeing the world with a whole new lens.
Spears's sister, Deidre Spears, also added that she can tell that her brother has grown up and matured. Family and children have become an important part of his life.
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