Jake Paul claims NFL teams are interested in signing him and slams ‘super mediocrity’ in the league

JAKE Paul has declared he’s ready to swap the boxing ring for gridiron. The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 29, claims there is interest in signing him from NFL teams. Jake Paul has claimed his future could lie in the NFL Credit: Getty The 29-year-old was humbled by Anthony Joshua in their December fight Credit: Getty Paul, who shot to internet fame alongside brother Logan, has slammed the league as “mediocre.” The 29-year-old has fought 14 times as a pro since his debut in 2020. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Jake suffered just the second loss of his career last December as he went down to former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. Paul is now looking ahead to life after boxing. And he claims two unnamed NFL teams have taken a particular interest in signing him. “I have a couple teams and coaches that I’ve already talked to who are interested in bringing me on to the team,” Paul told Front Office Sports. Paul indicated he would like to play wide receiver. He reportedly played football during his time at Westlake High School in Ohio, per Yahoo. Most read in Sport But there is no record of his stats, with Jake leaving in his junior year to pursue his online career. “I think there’s a lot of super-mediocrity in the NFL,” Paul continued. “[There’s] a lot of not good athletes, a lot of people dropping passes on a consistent basis. “I have better hands than them, I’m faster than them. “I’m stronger than them, I work harder than them. “Really, all it’s gonna take is just me after boxing practicing some routes. “I have a couple teams and coaches that I’ve already talked to that are interested in bringing me on to the team. “It’s really gonna be quite easy.” How to buy NFL tickets The NFL schedule for the 2026 season has been released - and here's how you can get your hands on tickets. Below you’ll find all the places to catch the live NFL action in what should be an awesome push to Super Bowl LXI at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Ticketmaster – buy here SeatGeek – buy here Vivid Seats – buy here Gametime – buy here Please note: Stubhub, Viagogo and Vivid Seats are secondary ticketing platforms. Tickets are resold on these platforms by individuals or businesses and not by the official event organizers. Tickets may be listed above or below face value, and prices may fluctuate by dynamic pricing based on demand. Additional booking fees and tax may apply to ticket purchases. Please be aware that tickets purchased through these sites may not guarantee entry to the venue or event (and may be void) if the official organizer does not permit resale of tickets, including on or through secondary ticketing platforms. Always check the event’s official ticketing terms and conditions and the applicable ticketing platform’s guarantees and complaint handling process before purchasing. Asked for his dream NFL team, Paul said he would love to play for his hometown club. “I’d love to go to the Cleveland Browns, been a Browns fan my whole entire life,” Paul added. “My mom is a die-hard Browns fan, and I think they could use some good receivers over there.” Comment now