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Categories: SPORTS

Jake Paul football transition

Entities: Jake Paul · Cleveland Browns · National Football League

Overview

In June 2026, internet‑famous boxer Jake Paul announced he was seeking a walk‑on receiver slot at Stanford University as a pathway to the NFL, a plan dismissed by former NFL star Antonio Brown as unrealistic. By late July, Paul shifted his narrative, claiming that several NFL teams had already expressed interest in signing him as a wide receiver, with a particular focus on the Cleveland Browns. He cited a recent jaw injury from a boxing match but offered no concrete evidence of formal offers, and the league did not confirm any negotiations.

In interviews on 22 July and again on 25 July 2026, Paul reiterated that multiple NFL teams and coaches had contacted him about a potential move to wide receiver. He emphasized his “better hands, faster, stronger” abilities and expressed a strong desire to join his hometown Browns, noting family support. Despite the viral discussion his comments generated, no team confirmed any formal interest, and analysts continued to question the feasibility of a direct transition from boxing to professional football.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jake Paul says NFL teams are interested in his potential move to wide receiver

    Jake Paul claims multiple NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, have shown interest in him as a wide receiver, saying the transition from boxing would be easy despite never playing organized football since

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Jake Paul claims NFL teams have contacted him for a wide‑receiver spot

    Jake Paul says multiple NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, have contacted him about a wide‑receiver role, touting his athletic edge over current players.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jake Paul eyes college football, criticized by NFL star Antonio Brown

    Jake Paul aims for a Stanford walk‑on spot as a slot receiver before targeting the NFL; Antonio Brown blasted the plan, saying the boxer would be heavily outmatched.

Sources

bjpenn.com · dose.ca · insider.foxnews.com · klima2020.no · mag.newsweek.com · mymmanews.com · profootballnetwork.com · uk-times.com · us.hola.com