American football defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh is known for his more refined tastes outside the sport.

Picture of American football defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh
Caption: Picture of American football defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh (Photo: GQ)


When did Ndamukong Suh Get Married To His Wife?

Ndamukong Suh got married to his wife Katya Suh married on May 23, 2020, while the pandemic was in full rage. They probably had a nontraditional wedding for everyone's safety, including their own. According to their minute-long wedding video, they drove their Mercedes to the New Sonic Community Church for their wedding. Also, the couple didn't even bother with designer dresses for the occasion. Their outfits consisted of matching sweatpants and hoodies for their wedding. 

Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya in their wedding dress
Caption: Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya in their wedding dress (Photo: Instagram)


She wore white sweatpants and a gold hoodie, keeping with tradition. His clothes were purple with designs in white. To complete their special day look, both wore matching sneakers. A priest officiates their wedding and wasn't really alone, though. The couple's friends & family were in attendance through Zoom. In the video, at least, their vows were simple and straightforward.

"Katya, I absolutely love you. This has been a fun experience in life together for a long time," he said to his wife, to which she nodded with an emotional expression. "Ndamukong, you are my best friend," said Katya on her turn. "And I promise to be able to be by your side."

Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya
Caption: Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya (Photo: Instagram) 


The couple performed some rituals after this, and their wedding ended. After the ceremony, the newlyweds posed in front of their jeep.


Love Story of Ndamukong Suh and Katya

Ndamukong met his wife Katya for the first time at the University of Nebraska in 2009. The duo's relationship started as a friendship. Later, they started dating each other and became something more. As per his wife Katya's view, the duo grew up together. 

Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya
Caption: Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya (Photo: Instagram)


In the year 2018, they moved in together and things moved quickly from hereon. In the spring of 2019, Ndamukong and Katya got engaged. The couple has a "not-so-traditional COVID sweatpants-and-hoodie Zoom call wedding."


Ndamukong and Katya Became Parents of Twins

Ndamukong and his wife Katya reveal the news of them expecting twins to their loved ones, through social platforms. To their parents and relatives, they sent boxes with T-shirts bearing the twins' news. Afterward, they asked them to open them on FaceTime so they could see how they reacted.

Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya & their twins' kids
Caption: Ndamukong Suh with his wife Katya & their twins' kids (Photo: Instagram) 


Ndamukong and Katya became parents of twins kids Kingston Rudolph Bongjo and Khari David Fombuh, born on March 23, 2021. Katya called them "TWO of the best gifts" of her life a month after their arrival. The couple began a family before their first anniversary. 


Who is Ndamukong Suh Wife Katya?

On March 17, 1991, Katya was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her real name is Katarina “Katya” (nee Leick). She is the eldest daughter of parents Scott Leick and Malia Leick. She has two siblings sisters Marissa and Kiera. Katya is of mixed (African-American & Irish) ethnicity. Also, she has shown pride in her biracial heritage often on social media. She joined Park High School in located Minnesota. 

Picture of Katya Suh with her two sons
Caption: Picture of Katya Suh with her two sons (Photo: Instagram)


From the year 2009 to 2011, she enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In the year 2014, Katya began her broadcasting career in Kansas as a morning anchor at Topeka’s KSNT. She changed her career path to real estate after 2016. Since 2016, she has been a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty.


Facts About Ndamukong Suh

On January 6, 1987, Ndamukong Ngwa Suh was born in Portland, Oregon. His father Michael Suh, a mechanical engineer, and mother Bernadette Suh, a fundamental college teacher. Suh's mom Bernadette was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, and is a graduate of Southern Oregon University. His dad Michael is from Cameroon and performed semi-professional soccer in Germany. Ndamukong has an elder sister Odette Lennon Ngum Suh, performed soccer collegiately at Mississippi State University. Ndamukong Suh earned an estimated net worth of $50 Million

Ndamukong Suh posing for the picture
Caption: Ndamukong Suh posing for the picture (Photo: Instagram)


From 2005 to 2009, he attended the University of Nebraska and performed for the Nebraska Cornhuskerssoccer crew. Suh joined Grant High School in located Portland. Ndamukong was drafted by the Detroit Lions second overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was selected to 4 All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams and was awarded Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2010 during his time with the Lions. After signing a six-year contract worth more than $114 million and nearly $60 million fully guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins in 2015, Suh became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. However, Suh has received criticism for his aggressive style of play and lack of sportsmanship. Ndamukong Suh stands at the height of 6 feet 4 inches or 1.93 meters tall.