The Top Football Influencers

Football fans can easily follow their favorite athletes on social media, learn about their personal lives or see game highlights. Many of them work with their favorite brands on and off the field, helping amplify the messages in the campaigns. These football influencers also post their workouts, foods they love and time with their family.

12 top football influencers

Josh is a safety for the Florida Atlantic Football team and has created quite the following on Instagram by sharing football Reels. He has 281K followers on the app, and you’ll frequently find him posting relatable videos about his love for football. 

Kweku is an up-and-coming football influencer who takes a different approach to sharing football-related content on TikTok. His videos focus mostly on plyometrics, football workouts and some sports satire and skits.

Isaac Rochell

Isaac is an NFL free agent who plays defensive end. While Isaac isn’t currently with a team, he hasn’t given up that dream yet. In the meantime, he’s taken to social media along with his wife and has grown quickly. His videos are mostly funny, posting about his wife and the NFL. Isaac has 2.1M followers on TikTok.

Patrick Mahomes

If you know anything about professional football, you’ve heard of Patrick. He’s the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and has led the team to three Super Bowl wins. Patrick is also very popular on social media and works with brands like Sport Coffee and Adidas. He has 6.8M followers.

JJ Watt

JJ is a retired NFL player who played 12 seasons, mostly with the Houston Texans. JJ is known for being a happy, kind player who brought positivity to the field. Now he is part of NFL Today and stays active in his community and with his family. JJ Has 4.4M followers on Instagram and has worked with brands like Dick’s.

Odell Beckham Jr.

With 17.6M followers on Instagram, Odell is one of the most followed football influencers. Commonly known as OBJ, he’s a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins. Most of his content are highlight Reels from the games he’s played with previous teams or fashion posts.

Cam Newton

With 499K followers on TikTok, Cam is another popular football player who has grown his following on social media as well. He was the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and currently doesn’t play for a team, but also hasn’t yet retired from the NFL. You’ll find him active in the community and sharing his unique style on TikTok.

Russell Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russel has 817K followers on TikTok. He frequently partners with brands like Fanatics and Essence. He’s a family man, married to Ciara. 

Travis Kelce

While Travis became popular with the Swifties in 2023, he has also been a well-known, decorated NFL player. He is the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, playing alongside Patrick Mahomes. He has 6.4M followers on Instagram and frequently shares game highlights and clips from his podcast with his brother.

Jason Kelce

Jason is the brother of Travis and a decorated NFL player. He recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles after 13 years. Jason has 2.4M followers and shares clips from the brothers’ podcast, New Heights.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron is currently the quarterback for the New York Jets and previously played for the Green Bay Packers for 18 seasons. Aaron has 2.3M followers on Instagram and is featured on podcasts quite often, sharing his love for the game, his teammates and his unique perspectives on the world.

Davante Adams

With 1.3M followers on Instagram, Davante is a popular NFL player. On Instagram, he shares his family, game clips and paid sponsorships with brands like MGM and Taco Bell.