While it’s often said that stadium marriage proposals are overrated, that only applies to us; regular people. However – when a player does it – the success rate of getting a ‘yes’ has to be extremely high. Remember when Ian Johnson of Boise State proposed to his cheerleader girlfriend in that 2007 bowl game? Instant yes on marriage.
Now, it’s happened again. With that being said, this proposal took place on the San Francisco 49ers sideline prior to the Monday Night Football game with the Cleveland Browns.
Tonight, 49ers defensive-tackle D.J. Jones proposed to his girlfriend on the field at Levi’s Stadium. Of course, this report comes to us from the man who is on top of it always; Adam Schefter.
Minutes ago, before Monday Night Football kicks off, 49ers’ DT D.J. Jones proposed to his girlfriend on the field at Levi’s Stadium. Proposal, then game; that’s some Monday night.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2019
Equally important, we have some exclusive video of the event uncovered by our sleuth-work team (myself). Surely this is proof that in the year 2019 – if you do something in the public eye – it’s going on tape.
#49ers’ DL DJ Jones proposed to his Girlfriend prior to kickoff and she said yes! ❤️💛
— ourSF49ers (@OSf49ers) October 7, 2019
Finally, if you want to learn more about Jones; he’s a third-year lineman out of Mississippi. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft, 198th overall. He’s appeared in 22 games for the 49ers, making 31 total tackles in that time.
Now, he’s also the man who pulled off one of Monday Night Football’s most famous proposals in sports history. Indeed, the guy will get some serious run-time with the television crew tonight. Obviously – we assume she agreed to marry Jones – this is his night. Don’t be surprised if he makes a big play or two in honor of his bride-to-be.
