Dillon Gabriel may not be leading the Cleveland Browns offense late in the 2025 season, but off the field, his life feels steady. The quarterback has Zo Caswell by his side, a constant presence from his early football days to the NFL stage.
Caswell drew fresh attention on December 28, 2025, during the Browns’ home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Gabriel served as backup to Shedeur Sanders, Caswell stood out in a custom Browns outfit. Fans noticed the look, but her story goes far beyond game-day fashion.
Who is Zo Caswell?
Zo Caswell hails from Honolulu, Hawaii, where she grew up surrounded by island culture. She often said that upbringing defined her values. Plus, she frequently shares trips back home on social media and calls Hawaii her anchor.
She officially stepped into the NFL spotlight in June 2025 after Gabriel signed with Cleveland. Since then, she has attended games regularly and appeared at team-related events. Gabriel has publicly expressed gratitude for her support, including in a February 2024 Instagram post for Caswell’s birthday, in which he said he felt lucky to have grown up with her.
How did Zo Caswell and Dillion Gabriel meet?
Caswell and Gabriel met during a middle school orientation in Hawaii, between their sixth and seventh grades. Both were new students and ended up in the same gardening activity. Caswell recalled the moment during a December 2024 interview with KOIN News, saying Gabriel kept moving closer to her, which caught her attention.
They briefly dated in middle school, then reconnected during their junior year of high school. In early 2019, Gabriel left Hawaii to play college football at UCF in Florida. The relationship lasted nearly three years while long-distance.
In January 2022, Gabriel transferred to the University of Oklahoma and asked Caswell to move with him. She agreed. On September 1, 2024, the couple announced their engagement through a joint Instagram post.
Zo Caswell's career and more
Caswell earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in May 2023. Alongside her studies, Caswell is a famous lifestyle and fashion content creator. She shares game-day fits, travel moments, and daily routines on Instagram and TikTok. While she has not announced any long-term endorsement contracts, she has received PR and gifted products from brands.
In October 2025, Caswell shared a PR haul from Crocs on social media, thanking the brand for the items. She has also posted about watching games with DirecTV, tagging the company in a game-day post. These collaborations place her in the influencer space, even without formal sponsorship deals. Caswell confirmed during a February 2025 TikTok video that she and Gabriel plan to marry in the summer of 2026. She said they intend to hold a Catholic church ceremony, followed by a larger traditional celebration.
From middle school to the NFL, Caswell has remained part of Gabriel’s journey. As his football future continues to evolve, her role in his life remains constant and steady.
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