Overview
- In mid-June 2026 Wilson told Keke Palmer that, after a conversation with his pastor, he wrote down five non‑negotiable qualities he wanted in a partner and prayed over the list.
- He said he met singer Ciara three days after writing the list and that he immediately knew she was “the one.”
- Wilson recalled that he had named Ciara as someone he could see himself with before they ever met, saying others joked she might not like him but he replied “she ain’t met me yet.”
- He said he promised early in their relationship to look out for Ciara’s son, Future Zahir, whether or not they ended up together.
- The on‑record account adds personal detail to a public narrative about their marriage, which began in 2016, and comes as the couple reflect on family life while Wilson transitions from a 14‑year NFL career to broadcasting.