Christian McCaffrey’s Brother Luke Is Drafted by Washington Commanders

The McCaffrey NFL legacy will proceed with Christian McCaffrey’s youngest brother, Luke McCaffrey.

Large receiver Luke, 23, was drafted within the third spherical on Friday, April 26, by the Washington Commanders.

Christian, a operating again for the San Francisco 49ers, was among the many first to have a good time his brother’s group placement.

“Couldn’t be extra happy with my brother @mccaffrey_luke,” Christian, 27, wrote by way of X on Saturday, April 27. “What a narrative. Wager on your self each step of the best way. What a narrative.”

The brothers are a part of a soccer dynasty, with Christian being the eighth total decide in 2017. Their dad and mom are Lisa and Ed McCaffrey, the latter a Tremendous Bowl-winning broad receiver who as soon as performed for the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos and the 49ers. Lisa and Ed share 4 sons, Max, Christian, Dylan and Luke, all of whom have performed soccer.

Max, 29, was beforehand signed to the Oakland Raiders in 2016 earlier than taking up a training place with the Miami Dolphins, whereas Dylan, 25, performs faculty ball on the College of North Colorado.

All the McCaffrey brood just lately cheered on Christian in February’s Tremendous Bowl LVIII, watching the championship from a non-public suite along with his fiancée, Olivia Culpo. (The mannequin, 31, shocked Lisa and the crew with field seats after they initially struggled to afford the steep Las Vegas ticket costs.)

Regardless of Christian scoring a number of touchdowns within the recreation, the 49ers misplaced in additional time to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.

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“My coronary heart is stuffed with so many feelings,” Culpo wrote by way of TikTok a number of days later. “Unhappy as a result of I want the result was totally different, however in the end grateful I get the chance to observe somebody I like do what he loves and pour his coronary heart and soul into turning into higher each single day.”

She concluded on the time, “I’m so happy with you Christian, you deserve the world. Thanks all a lot for the love and help this 12 months! It means a lot.”

Christian and Culpo, who obtained engaged in April 2023, are actually targeted on wedding ceremony planning earlier than his 49ers coaching camp begins in the summertime.

“They’ll be [having the ceremony] within the offseason. The vibe is elegant and splendid,” a supply solely informed Us Weekly later in February. “Olivia had a tough time selecting out the proper costume since she’s worn so many robes, however she’s discovered the one!”

The nuptials are set to happen in Culpo’s native Rhode Island however a date has not been publicly shared.