Quiet Strength and Devotion: Isabelle Butker

Isabelle Butker

Basic Information

Attribute Details
Full Name Isabelle Butker (née Tehrani)
Date of Birth May 1994
Place of Birth Mableton, Georgia
Education Westminster High School; Rhodes College, B.S. in Computer Science and Spanish (2016)
College Basketball Forward for Rhodes Lynx women’s basketball
Marital Status Married to NFL kicker Harrison Butker (April 5, 2018)
Children James Augustine (b. Jan 26, 2019); Charlotte Marie (b. July 2020); Third child (b. Sept 2024)
Faith Became Catholic in May 2017
Foundation Co‑founder of the Butker Family Foundation

Early Life and Education

Isabelle was born in May 1994 in Mableton, Georgia. She was the only child of Dr. Lee Anne Adamson and Bobby Tehrani. At Westminster High School, she did very well in school and on the basketball team. In 2012, she won a full scholarship to Rhodes College. She studied Computer Science and Spanish and graduated in May 2016.

Collegiate Basketball Career

Isabelle played three seasons with the Rhodes Lynx women’s basketball team. She did not play many minutes but helped the team when she was on the bench. She also showed leadership during practices.

Season Games Played Avg. Minutes per Game Highlight Performances
2013–14 26 7 6 rebounds vs. Oglethorpe (Feb 16, 2014); 4 points vs. UT Tyler (Mar 8, 2014)
2014–15 27 Played all season; strong on defense
2015–16 1 Only played one game in senior year
  • February 16, 2014: She grabbed six rebounds in an 80–54 win over Oglethorpe University.
  • March 8, 2014: She scored four points in the last game of the season against UT Tyler.

In her senior year, she only played one game but kept a 3.8 GPA and mentored new players.

Personal Life and Family

Isabelle married NFL kicker Harrison Butker on April 5, 2018, in Savannah, Georgia. They have three children:

Child Date of Birth Notes
James Augustine January 26, 2019 Their first son
Charlotte Marie July 2020 Their first daughter
Third Child September 2024 Name and sex not shared

In May 2017, Isabelle converted to Catholicism. She says this change brought her closer to Harrison. Their shared faith guides their daily lives and charity work.

Faith and Philanthropy

Isabelle volunteers at crisis pregnancy centers and leads Bible studies each week in Kansas City. In 2020, she and Harrison started the Butker Family Foundation. The foundation works on:

  1. Fighting human trafficking
  2. Supporting pro‑life causes
  3. Helping pregnant women with housing and counseling

From 2021 to 2024, the foundation raised over $200,000.

Public Role and Influence

Isabelle keeps a low profile but appears on Harrison’s social media sometimes. Her public outings are simple and meaningful:

  • June 13, 2024: She went to a gallery event at the Nelson‑Atkins Museum of Art.
  • May 2024: Harrison thanked her in his Benedictine College commencement speech, calling her the reason he can do his job.

In January 2025, Newsweek named her one of the top NFL partners for her privacy, faith, and community work. That year, People magazine also featured her in February in a story about Kansas City Chiefs’ spouses and their volunteer work.

Recent Highlights

  • February 9, 2025: The New York Post listed her among the Chiefs’ “WAGs” at Super Bowl LIX, next to Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes.
  • March 13, 2025: She was in a People magazine story about WAGs at Super Bowl LIX.

These events show her quiet support and strong commitment to family and community.

FAQ

What degrees does Isabelle Butker hold?

She has B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Spanish from Rhodes College (2016).

When did Isabelle convert to Catholicism?

She converted in May 2017, just before engaging to Harrison Butker.

How many college basketball games did she play?

She played in 26 games in 2013–14, 27 in 2014–15, and 1 in 2015–16.

What is the Butker Family Foundation’s mission?

It fights human trafficking, backs pro‑life causes, and helps pregnant women.

How many children do Isabelle and Harrison have?

They have three children: James Augustine (Jan 26, 2019), Charlotte Marie (July 2020), and a third child born in September 2024.

References

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https://rhodeslynx.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/isabelle-tehrani/4137 In the 2013–14 season, Isabelle appeared in 26 games, averaged seven minutes per contest; she notched a career‑high six rebounds against Oglethorpe University on February 16, 2014, and scored a season‑best four points versus UT Tyler on March 8, 2014.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/isabelle-butker-harrison-butkers-wife-played-college-basketball/ In the 2014–15 season, she played in 27 games, but during her senior (2015–16) campaign saw action in just one contest.
https://people.com/who-is-isabelle-butker-harrison-butker-wife-8648923 Isabelle converted to Catholicism in May 2017, a step she credits with strengthening her relationship with Harrison Butker.
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/11364300/harrison-butker-wife-isabelle-nfl-chiefs-who/ Together with Harrison, she co‑founded the Butker Family Foundation, supporting anti–human‑trafficking efforts, pro‑life advocacy, and resources for pregnant women.
https://people.com/harrison-butker-confirms-he-and-wife-isabelle-welcomed-their-third-baby-together-8728164 In September 2024, Harrison Butker confirmed via People that Isabelle gave birth to their third child (name and sex not publicly disclosed).
https://people.com/meet-the-kansas-city-chiefs-wives-and-girlfriends-8787993 Featured in People’s February 2025 roundup “Meet the Kansas City Chiefs Wives and Girlfriends,” highlighting her volunteer initiatives, low‑key public role, and attendance at events like the Nelson-Atkins Museum on June 13, 2024.
https://www.newsweek.com/nfl-super-bowl-wives-girlfriends-players-2028297 Profiled by Newsweek in January 2025 as part of the Chiefs’ partner cohort, emphasizing her balance of privacy, faith, and public appearances.
https://nypost.com/2025/02/09/sports/meet-the-super-bowl-2025-wags-cheering-on-the-eagles-and-chiefs/ On February 9, 2025, the New York Post included Isabelle among the Kansas City Chiefs’ “WAGs” supporting their spouses at Super Bowl LIX alongside high‑profile partners like Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes.
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