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Jake Paul Eyes NFL: Boxer Aims for Cleveland Browns
23 Jul
Summary
- Jake Paul plans NFL career after boxing, targeting wide receiver.
- He claims many NFL players are mediocre and he's superior.
- Paul previously considered walking onto Stanford's football team.
Professional boxer Jake Paul has set his sights on a new career in the National Football League. Paul, who has compiled a 12-2 record in his boxing career, announced his intention to join the NFL and play wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, a team from his home area.
Paul voiced strong opinions about the current state of the NFL, asserting that "a lot of super mediocrity" exists among players, whom he believes he surpasses in skill and athleticism. He claims to have already spoken with interested NFL teams and coaches about potential opportunities.
This NFL ambition follows a prior discussion Paul had about joining Stanford's football team as a walk-on. However, his NFL aspirations may face significant hurdles, including NCAA eligibility rules and the competitive roster of the Browns' wide receiver corps for the upcoming 2026 season.
As of July 15, 2026, Paul was still recovering from a broken jaw sustained in his last boxing match but was nearing clearance to resume sparring. He currently has no future fights scheduled but is reportedly in discussions with potential opponents.
