Jake Paul To The NFL? YouTuber-Turned-Boxer Reveals He’s Talking With Multiple Teams Ahead Of Training Camp

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Is Jake Paul trying to make a pivot to the NFL?

In recent days, Paul has shared a surprising revelation about his possible entry into the NFL. As we know, the YouTuber turned into a major boxer over the past few years.

Paul holds a professional boxing record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, with 7 victories coming by knockout. Now it seems he is ready for a new challenge.

Jake Paul Claims NFL Teams Interested in Signing Him

Recently, Jake Paul sparked an immense social media debate after stating that professional football franchises have reached out to him. According to a viral post shared by Tanner Phifer on X, the controversial star insists his athletic journey could soon head toward the gridiron.

“I have a couple of teams and coaches that I’ve already talked to that are interested in bringing me onto the team,” Jake Paul reportedly stated.

This quote immediately sent shockwaves across both the boxing and football communities. While critics remain highly skeptical of these assertions, the influencer seems entirely serious about his upcoming athletic transitions.

Can the Controversial Boxer Actually Make an NFL Roster?

Jake Paul is 29 years old. Paul has never played organized football at the collegiate or professional level. However, he played two years of varsity football as a wide receiver and linebacker in high school.

While he did not pursue the sport in college, he has frequently expressed a serious desire to play as a slot receiver in the NFL.

Transitioning into professional football is an incredibly daunting task for any athlete, let alone a content creator. However, Jake Paul has previously discussed a multi-step plan to achieve this precise goal.

He previously detailed intentions to potentially walk onto a college program like Stanford to gain slot receiver experience. Consequently, starting in college would theoretically help him prepare for the sheer physicality of professional football defensive backs.

Furthermore, the social media star has openly expressed a deep desire to play for his hometown Cleveland Browns or the Dallas Cowboys.

Facing a 300-pound linebacker is drastically different than stepping into a boxing ring. Whether these coaching conversations are legitimate or simply a clever marketing ploy remains to be seen. Ultimately, the world will be watching to see if he ever puts on a pair of football cleats.