NFL Vet Devlin Hodges fielding requests to introduce friends to country star Ella Langley

Former NFL quarterback Devlin Hodges is dealing with an unexpected side effect of his marriage to country music star Lainey Wilson. His friends are asking him to arrange introductions with Wilson's close friend, Ella Langley.

Hodges discussed the requests while appearing on the Game Runs Deep podcast. He explained that several of his male friends have approached him with a specific pitch.

"Some of my friends, they’ll get with me, and they’ll be like, ‘Dude, set me up with Ella,’” Hodges said.

The hope from his circle is that because Hodges is married to Wilson, he holds a special position that could lead to romantic opportunities with Langley. The two women have known each other for several years. Hodges admitted that this assumption has caused him some discomfort.

"And I felt bad because I gave all these guys false hope that if I did it, they can do it," he added.

Hodges and Wilson dated for approximately four years before getting married in May 2026. They met through mutual friends. Hodges has been a consistent presence in Wilson's life as her career has expanded. His friends seem to view his relationship as evidence that they might have a similar chance with Langley.

Langley's personal life is a frequent topic among country music fans. Rumors have linked her to fellow singer Tucker Wetmore. Fans have even coined the term "Ella Fellas" to describe her male admirers. Hodges has not promised any formal introductions, and he noted that getting a date with the singer may require more than just knowing her friend's husband.

Beyond the matchmaking requests, Hodges has become a source of inspiration for Wilson's music. The singer has stated that falling in love with Hodges changed the types of songs she writes. She noted that she did not naturally gravitate toward love songs before their relationship. Now, several of those romantic tracks are among Hodges' favorites.

Hodges said he is not consciously trying to provide inspiration for his wife. "I'm not trying to inspire her. She just gets inspired," he said.

The couple's timeline includes their initial meeting, a four-year dating period, and their marriage in May 2026. Hodges continues to balance his life as a husband with the demands of his new role as a connector in the music industry.