Christian McCaffrey is thankful for his biggest supporter.
On Monday, one day after the 49ers destroyed the Buccaneers, 35-7, the Pro Bowl running back posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his longtime girlfriend, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alum Olivia Culpo.
“With Me Through It All,” the 26-year-old McCaffrey captioned the video.
In the video, Culpo — who has been dating the NFL star for more than three years — is seen embracing McCaffrey on the field at Levi’s Stadium, where the running back turned in a two-touchdown performance in rookie quarterback Brock Purdy’s first start.
It’s been a roller-coaster season for McCaffrey, who was traded to the 49ers in October after spending the past five-and-half seasons with the Panthers.
“I’m forever grateful for all of the people who have helped make these past 5 1/2 years so special for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he wrote on Instagram after the trade.
Culpo, 30, also expressed gratitude for the city of Charlotte, which “stole my heart.”
“I’ll never forget the memories and people who made the last 3+ years so special. I’ll miss you all so much and you’ll always hold a special place in my heart,” she wrote on Instagram.
Since arriving in the Bay Area, McCaffrey and the 49ers have continued to surge toward another playoff berth, winning six of their last seven games. At 9-4, San Francisco is currently atop the NFC West standings and will travel to Seattle this week to face the Seahawks (7-6) on “Thursday Night Football.”
