Skylar Ferentz, James Ferentz’s Wife, Played Volleyball At College

By SarahPublished on: December 12, 2023 Updated on: February 18, 2024
Birthday April 1991
Birthplace Solon, Iowa
Age 33 years
Husband James Ferentz
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Skylar Ferentz has been in the limelight for being the wife of the New England Patriots center, James Ferentz. Her husband is frequently in the limelight, however, Sky doesn’t indulge in being on the media radar. She lives in her bubble with her husband and kids. Yes, this young lady is a mother of three sons. It is hard to raise three kids under thirty but she did it anyway.

Skylar is very private about her life due to which only little is known about her. If you want to know more about this NFL wife, keep reading.

Meet James Ferentz’s Wife, Skylar Ferentz

Skylar Ferentz and the New England Patriots center, James have been married for nine years. The family of two has now become a family of five with three additional members. Skylar is the mother of three sons whom she loves dearly.

She lives with her husband and kids in a starter home in western Iowa City. Besides being a wife and a mother, she is also a daughter, sister, and athlete.

Skylar Was The Volleyball Team Captain In College; Her Education And Career Details

Ferentz went to Solon High School for her primary education. She then joined Upper Iowa University as the volleyball team captain and a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member. Besides her involvement in sports, she was a student ambassador, secretary of student government, and summer orientation assistant. The young lady graduated college with a degree in psychology and sports/exercise science.

Skylar Ferentz on her wedding day.
Skylar left her job after her wedding.

Talking about her career, she started as an assistant club volleyball coach at the same college she used to study. She then joined DHR International as a research associate and worked there for a year.

Skylar worked as a recovery specialist in the Iowa Donor Network and was later promoted to professional outreach coordinator. However, she left her job after she got pregnant. As of now, she is a stay-at-home mom prioritizing her kids.

All About Ferentz’s Parents And Early Life

Skylar was born as Skylar Leason to Bob and Janel Leason in April 1991. She grew up with her sibling, Matt Leason. Her elder brother used to play basketball and volleyball during his college days.

This 33-year-old lady is from Solon, Iowa where she completed her primary education. Though there is no additional information about her parents, we can confirm that they are still going strong after all these years.

She Met James Ferentz Before He Was Playing For The League

Skylar and James first met at a birthday party in their early teens. James wasn’t famous at that time and Sky wasn’t impressed by him at all. However, his continuous effort melted her heart and they had their first date on Lake MacBride. Skylar knew she was going to marry him after their first date, however, it was a little for James who realized it in 2013 when he left the town for a week and hated being apart from her.

Skylar and James Ferentz wedding
Skylar and James got married in 2014.

In April of 2013, Ferentz got down on his knees on the exact spot as their first date. He proposed by the water and it was beautiful as per his then-fiancee. A year later, on July 19, 2014, the lovebirds tied the knot at James’s parents’ home. The reception was held at the Iowa Memorial Union where their loved ones were in attendance.

Skylar Ferentz Has Three Children With Her Husband James

Skylar became a mom in 2016 when her first son, Forest Oliver Ferentz was born. The NFL player broke this news with an Instagram post complimenting his partner. After a year of giving birth to Forest, they announced their second pregnancy in 2018. Their second son, Lincoln Lee joined the family in 2019.  The couple welcomed their youngest son, Marshall Rusty Ferentz in 2021. Now they are a family of five.

Skylar Ferentz with her husband, James Ferentz and their children.
James and Skylar are the parents of three sons.

Although Mrs. Ferentz’s social media accounts are private, her husband is obsessed with her and the kids. All his Instagram posts are about his family. While he is away for the games, Skylar takes full responsibility for their children. She has even left her job to raise the kids.

Skylar Doesn’t Enjoy Being in the Spotlight

Mrs. Ferentz is very private about her personal life despite having a famous husband. She is hardly seen in public events and conferences. Talking about her social media appearance, she is active on Instagram under @skylar_ferentz. However, she has set her account to private. If you want glimpses of her life, you can follow the NFL player at @jamesferentz since he usually posts about his wife and kids.

About Author: Sarah

Though I have started writing NFL related blogs recently, I have fallen in love with this world. Hope you like my work as much as I enjoy writing these.