'Missed you': Ivanka Trump leaves sweet note in the locker of NFL player who called her 'beautiful'

Ivanka Trump recently added a personal touch to a lighthearted exchange with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks, who had publicly complimented her appearance.

During a visit to the Eagles' training facility with her family, she left a handwritten note in Ricks' locker that read: "Stopped by to say hi! Sorry to miss you! Go Birds!"

Missed you today @eliasricks ! https://t.co/FCwieXiP8k pic.twitter.com/4fTVEbm6NC
Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 16, 2025

This gesture was in response to Ricks' earlier social media posts following the Eagles' White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. Ricks had tweeted:

"Donald trump daughter is beautiful damn."

"After seeing her in person Ivanka is exactly my type."

Donald trump daughter is beautiful damn Eli (@eliasricks) April 28, 2025

Although Ricks wasn't present during Ivanka's visit, he responded to her note on X, saying: "My apologies, I owe you a glass of wine now xx!"

My apologies, I owe you a glass of wine now xx! https://t.co/ZHQ33UAaW8
Eli (@eliasricks) May 16, 2025

Ivanka also shared moments from the visit, including photos and videos of her son, Theodore Kushner, and his flag football team enjoying activities at the Eagles' facility.

Thank you Howie Roseman, Big Dom and amazing team at the Philadelphia @Eagles for an epic tour of your incredible training facility today ! My son Theo and his flag football team had a day they will never forget !! pic.twitter.com/inn663gdfv Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 16, 2025

The exchange between Trump and Ricks has garnered attention online, with fans reacting to the playful interaction.

Ricks, who joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2023, played in seven games last season, primarily on special teams.