Jake Paul aims to play college football and join the NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jake Paul expressed his desire to attend Stanford University, play college football, and ultimately reach the NFL during a recent interview. The internet celebrity and professional boxer noted that pursuing a football career has been on his mind for years, despite the challenges. Paul acknowledged the long path required to achieve such goals, emphasizing that football was an early passion. While his ambition might seem unconventional, he has repeatedly defied expectations in his career.
- •Paul is interested in attending Stanford University.
- •He aims to play college football before attempting NFL.
- •Paul has a background as a social media influencer and boxer.
- •He recognizes the challenges of transitioning to football.
- •The idea reflects Paul's history of pursuing unconventional goals.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul says he wants to play College Football and then in NFL
"Jake Paul has built a career by doing things most people never thought were possible. From internet celebrity to professional boxer, he has repeatedly reinvented himself into a sports media sensation. Now, it appears he may have another ambitious goal…
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