NFL: Odell Beckham Jr. and Russell Wilson top NFL's biggest influencers list
NFL superstars Odell Beckham Jr. and Russell Wilson have more than championships to brag about in 2023. It turns out the former champs are also leading the way in the world of social media followers based on a study from BookMakers.
NFL superstars Odell Beckham Jr. and Russell Wilson have more than championships to brag about in 2023. It turns out the former champs are also leading the way in the world of social media followers based on a study from BookMakers.
Odell Beckham Jr. and Russell Wilson secure top spots on NFL social media influencers list
Whether you’re all in on the Baltimore Ravens this season with OBJ at wideout for Lamar Jackson or want to bet on a bounce back season for Ciara’s husband and the Denver Broncos, it’s clear the duo have a super strong presence in the digital world.
New research has revealed the most influential players on each NFL team on social media.
The study by sports betting site BookMakers analyzed the follower counts of NFL players to see which players had the most social media influence from each team in the league.
It found that overall, Odell Beckham Jr., wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, is not only the biggest social media influencer on the team but also the biggest in the league by far, with 17,213,456 Instagram followers recorded at the time of the study. He recently signed in April for the Ravens, gaining more than 80,000 followers since joining the Maryland-based team.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the second biggest influencer in the league, and the biggest social media influencer on the Chiefs, with 5,632,074 Instagram followers recorded at the time of the study. He has spent his entire career at the Chiefs since entering the NFL draft in 2017.
Russell Wilson also features, with the Broncos quarterback being the most prominent social media influencer on the team and the third biggest in the league currently, with 5,520,556 Instagram followers at the time of the study. In March 2022, the month he signed for the Broncos, Wilson gained more than 100,000 followers.
Another player to hold a lot of social media influence is the Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow, who has amassed 3,854,374 Instagram followers at the time of the study. He’s an example of another player who has spent their entire career at one team after being drafted by the Bengals in 2020.
Rounding out the top five most influential players in the study is JuJu Smith-Schuster, with the Patriots wide receiver amassing a total of 3,452,521 Instagram followers. In March 2023, Smith-Schuster joined the Patriots on a lucrative $33 million contract.
Odell Beckham Jr. is a proud dad alongside Lauren Wood
What’s better than being a Super Bowl champion? How about a proud dad for the first time? NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. is proud-proud to announce he and his ride or die Lauren Wood have welcomed new life into the world.
What’s better than being a Super Bowl champion? How about a proud dad for the first time? NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. is proud-proud to announce he and his ride or die Lauren Wood have welcomed new life into the world.
Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood are parents
OBJ started things off by going to his Instagram page and not holding back. He initially started off the big announcement by reflecting on his journey to becoming an NFL champ.
“Man man man. Where do I even begin? This is as real as it gets. This last week has been one that I truly could never forget. I had never been more prepared and focused for a game in my life, I was ready to go nuclear and perform at the highest level that I ever had in my career. I knew it and I felt it in my soul, I was in my biggggest bag n nothin was goin to stop me. I reallly mean that!! I was ON. Motivated, determined, and eyes set on a goal that I promised to myself and this team from the moment I decided to be an LA Ram. Safe to say those were my plans and not Gods. I kno there’s purpose in all of this and it may seem that this journey has come to an end but it’s really just a door opening to a new beginning. Starting it off, as a WORLD CHAMPION.”
Delly then dedicated the rest of his message to geeking out over being on his daddy duties.
“2-17-22, 0605. THE biggest blessing I’ve ever had in my life arrived here on earth! The words, I can’t even put together for the overwhelming emotions that ran thru me … a moment I will never forget and cherish forever. Zydn was born n at that moment I knew my life changed for the better. Lauren Wood, u changed my life forever and delivered the most beautiful gift of all… EFFORTLESSLY! Ur strength throughout this gives me the courage to keep goin because i now kno with u by my side and holding it down for me, I can get thru anything. I love u so much. And so the journey continues; 2-22-22; the stars are all aligned; surgery was a success. Like I’ve said all along “IT WAS WRITTEN.” Im just sticking to the script and seeing where God will take me. Honestly I’ve been through so much to get to where im at.. I duggg deep, and figured out a lot about myself along the way. If there’s one thing I can take from all the work and growth, it is that I AM as resilient as they come. Too much heart to not keep walkin in faith! Lol I kno yall probably tired of hearing me say this every year now “this my year” BUT IM GON BE BACK!!! U better believe imma be back , and imma be back better than ever before. I mean that Shxt from the bottom of my heart. Filled wit LOVE and gratitude. I wanna thank u all for the love and support, this is not the end; but only the beginning to everything I’ve ever dreamed of. LUV”
The baby bump flexing starring Lauren Wood
Over the past few months, Miss Wood has kept busy showing off her baby bump to the masses. She donned various flashy outfits and kept folks updated on the tummy.