L.A. Rams Star Puka Nacua Sparks Dating Rumors with Influencer Sara Saffari

The NFL star and influencer have been spotted together on multiple occasions in the last month

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Speculation has started swirling that L.A. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, 24, and content creator Sara Saffari, 25, are dating after the duo has been captured on video together twice in the last month - first having a flirty conversation at a Topgolf in the Los Angeles area, and then walking through the airport together. Neither Nacua nor Saffari have publicly addressed the potential pairing.

Why it matters

The latest dating rumors for the NFL star come a month after he was spotted with influencer Hannah Stocking, and on the heels of his public flirtations with actress Sydney Sweeney. Nacua's personal life has drawn significant media attention as he continues to establish himself as a rising star in the NFL.

The details

In the video released on Feb. 23, Nacua and Saffari can be seen chatting, and on several occasions, friends teasingly called them a 'great duo' and a 'power duo'. They were then seen together again - this time walking through the airport - in a video posted to TikTok on Feb. 28. Nacua donned a black hoodie with sunglasses as he seemingly held hands with Saffari, who was wearing a green tank top.

  • On Feb. 23, Nacua and Saffari were spotted together in a video on YouTube.
  • On Feb. 28, Nacua and Saffari were seen walking through the airport together in a TikTok video.
  • On Jan. 31, Nacua was spotted having dinner with influencer Hannah Stocking in West Hollywood.

The players

Puka Nacua

A 24-year-old wide receiver for the L.A. Rams who was drafted by the team in 2023 and had a standout rookie season, breaking records for most receiving yards and receptions by a rookie.

Sara Saffari

A 25-year-old content creator who has been spotted with Nacua on multiple occasions, sparking dating rumors between the two.

Hannah Stocking

An influencer who was spotted having dinner with Nacua in West Hollywood on Jan. 31, adding to the speculation around the NFL player's dating life.

Sydney Sweeney

An actress who Nacua publicly flirted with on social media in January, further fueling interest in his romantic relationships.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Nacua's personal life has become a topic of significant media attention as he continues to establish himself as a rising star in the NFL. The latest dating rumors involving influencers and actresses highlight the intense scrutiny professional athletes face when it comes to their romantic relationships.