Ivanka Trump recently left a personal message for Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks following his viral compliment about her appearance. The heartwarming gesture took place during her visit to the Eagles’ training facility, shortly after the team’s White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl triumph.
Ivanka’s Special Message for Eli Ricks
While touring the Eagles' facility with her family on Friday, Ivanka made a subtle yet thoughtful move by leaving a handwritten note for Eli Ricks. The gesture came in response to Ricks' viral post from April 28, where he publicly admired her looks, calling her “beautiful” and “exactly my type.”
Her note read:
“Stopped by to say hi! Sorry to miss you! Go Birds!”
Ivanka later posted a photo of the note on X (formerly Twitter), replying directly to Ricks’ earlier post.
Family Time at the Eagles’ Facility
During her visit, Ivanka also shared several photos and videos of her youngest son, Theodore Kushner, enjoying his time at the practice facility. He took part in a flag football session and explored various areas of the Eagles’ training grounds, adding a lighthearted family touch to the outing.
Ricks' Viral Compliment on Social Media
The Eagles cornerback had taken to X on April 28 to share his candid admiration for Ivanka following the team’s White House visit. Ricks, clearly taken by Ivanka’s presence during the celebration, wrote:
“Donald trump daughter is beautiful damn. After seeing her in person, Ivanka is exactly my type.”
The moment quickly went viral, drawing laughs and support from fans online.
Eli Ricks Responds: 'I Owe You a Glass of Wine'
After learning of Ivanka’s note, Ricks responded playfully on social media, writing:
“My apologies, I owe you a glass of wine now xx!”
Unfortunately, he wasn’t present at the facility during her visit, but the sweet online exchange between the two added a fun and unexpected twist to the story.
Ricks' Journey with the Eagles
Eli Ricks joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 as an undrafted free agent after standout college careers at LSU and Alabama. In his rookie season, he appeared in seven games, contributing mainly on special teams as he looked to secure a larger role on the team.