Who Is Cincinnati Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s Girlfriend, Deja Nicole Hiott?
After playing his college ball with the LSU Tigers, Ja’Marr Chase was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
His first year in the league, Chase was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year. He has since cemented himself as a star, having been to four Pro Bowls and becoming one of the best wide receivers in the game today.
As one of the most dominant players on the team and the No. 1 Bengals wideout, fans want to know more about him and his life off the field.
Here’s what we know about Chase’s girlfriend, Deja Nicole Hiott Johnson, aka Deja Nicole Hiott.
When Chase and Hiott started dating
It’s not known exactly when Chase and Hoitt started dating. They were first spotted spending time together in early 2025 and then seen attending an AC Milan game in Italy, as well as a romantic outing in Costa Rica in March.
Then, in July, the two hard-launched their relationship with some NSFW photos in a TikTok carousel. The handsy pics soon went viral and triggered tons of reactions from fans, calling the snaps “crazy” and “unhinged,” with others finding them humorous and saying just “let them do their thing.”
Hiott is a mom of three
During a Q&A on her YouTube channel, Hiott shared a bit about herself. On the topic of her ethnicity, she revealed, “My mom is Italian and Irish and a little bit Scottish.” When it comes to her father’s side, she explained, “My dad is Black and I just found out the other day my mom told me that he was Indian, so he’s Black and Indian.”
As for Hiott’s occupation, she is a pilates instructor and a social media influencer. She’s also worked as a model in Los Angeles. However, she said on her YouTube channel that she left the industry to focus on the beauty line she founded called DN Skincare.
Hiott boasts hundreds of thousands of followers on her social platforms and has worked with a number of brands, including FashionNova, Tordrobes, Lounge Apparel, and John Geiger Co.
Her most important role though is a mom to her two sons and one daughter.
On Mother’s Day 2024, Hiott shared photos of her three children with a message about being their mom that read: “This one hits different this year. The far most important and rewarding role I play in this life. Everything, every decision, even when it’s hard is for these ones. The goal is to provide a peaceful happy fulfilling life for them. I’ve always wanted my own big family & I’m so blessed, truly.”
Chase, meanwhile, shares a son who was born in 2023 with his ex, Ambar Nicole.
Hoitt dated other athletes before Chase
Chase isn’t the only athlete Hoitt has dated or even the first wide receiver.
She was previously in a relationship with Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Martavis Bryant. Their oldest son, Kalle, was born in March 2017.
Following their breakup, Hoitt became engaged to former NBA player Gerald Green. They welcomed a son, Silas, in September 2020, and went on to have a second child, a daughter named Giana, before their split.
