Some NFL stars shine on the field, but a select few also manage to break hearts while breaking tackles. Whether it’s modeling contracts, Hollywood cameos, or just having the kind of face that makes the cameras love them, these guys turned their looks into serious off-field currency.
From endorsement deals to swooning fanbases, good genes can be just as powerful as good hands. These are the 20 NFL stars who knew how to use their charm, style, and jawlines to their full advantage.
20. Cooper Kupp
He’s got the soft-spoken, boy-next-door vibe down to a science. Add in his Super Bowl MVP status, and you’ve got the kind of guy brands and fans can’t resist.
19. Saquon Barkley
With quads that could crush watermelons and a megawatt smile, Saquon has become a fan favorite beyond the gridiron. He’s just as comfortable in a GQ shoot as he is running over defenders.
18. Jason Kelce
He’s the kind of guy who became hot once everyone realized he’s funny, confident, and can chug beer while rocking a dad bod. His post-retirement glow-up only made the internet love him more.
17. Travis Kelce
He turned a tight end position into heartthrob status, long before the Taylor Swift era. With a mix of charisma and swagger, Travis knows exactly how to own the spotlight.
16. Odell Beckham Jr.
The hair, the tattoos, the fashion—Odell has always had main character energy. Even casual fans knew his face before they knew his stat line.
15. Jimmy Garoppolo
If you looked up “handsome quarterback” in the dictionary, his photo would be there. He didn’t just play the game—he posed his way through it.
14. Reggie Bush
Reggie brought Hollywood to the football field, literally. His good looks made him a celebrity even before he dated one.
13. Danny Amendola
He played slot receiver, but his looks made him a certified wideout of attention. Danny had the classic clean-cut appeal that turned heads everywhere.
12. Eric Decker
Pairing football talent with country-boy charm, Eric became a reality TV star alongside his equally photogenic wife. He was just as comfortable on the cover of a country album as he was in the end zone.
11. Julian Edelman
Scruffy, intense, and always ready with a smirk, Edelman gave off rom-com love interest energy. He leaned into the look and ran with it—sometimes literally.
10. Tom Brady
America’s golden boy for two decades, Tom had the perfect blend of elite skills and model-worthy cheekbones. The fact that he actually married a supermodel just proves the point.
9. DK Metcalf
Built like a superhero and never afraid to show it, DK has looks that stop people mid-scroll. Whether he’s shirtless at events or walking the runway at fashion week, he knows how to cash in on being DK..
8. Christian McCaffrey
He’s fast, strong, and has the kind of face that belongs on a billboard. And now that he’s married into the world of fashion and pageantry, it’s only getting brighter.
7. Cam Newton
Nobody rocked a postgame fit like Cam. His fearless style and megawatt smile made him impossible to ignore—on or off the field.
6. Joe Burrow
Joe Brrr has a swagger that somehow blends nerdy-cute and ice-cold cool. He’s the rare type who looks like he could fix your Wi-Fi and steal your heart.
5. Russell Wilson
With polished looks and a wholesome image, Russ quickly became more than just a quarterback—he became a brand. It doesn’t hurt that he always seems like the best-dressed guy in the room.
4. DeSean Jackson
Even in his prime, he looked like he could’ve walked straight off a music video set. DeSean had that undeniable “it” factor that always turned heads.
Read More: 20 NFL DBs Who Played Like Walking Game Film
3. Kerry Rhodes
Not only did he have game, he had movie star looks to match. It’s no surprise Hollywood came calling after his playing days were done.
Read More: QBs Rodgers, Dickerson, and Favre Said Enough to the NFL
2. Matt Leinart
Back in his USC days, he was basically a teen heartthrob in cleats. And even though the NFL didn’t pan out like people hoped, he still found his way onto red carpets.
Read More: The 15 Best Trick-Play Quarterbacks Ever
1. Joe Namath
Broadway Joe walked so everyone else could run. Fur coats, sunglasses, swagger—Namath was the original NFL thirst trap, and he knew it.
Stay in the Game With the Latest Scores, Highlights, and Stories — Follow GamerKoala on MSN.
