News and Trends Celebrity News The Hottest NFL Players On the Field This Season By Kristen Aldridge and Taylor Jennings-Brown Taylor Jennings-Brown Twitter Taylor Jennings-Brown (she/her), is a journalist, a 2021-2022 Kroc fellow with NPR, and formerly Shape's summer digital associate in 2021. She is a storyteller with experience working across print, digital, and audio with a strong interest in the intersection of culture and identity. Shape's editorial guidelines Updated on June 16, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images Whether football is your thing or not, there's one thing no one can deny: There are some seriously hot football players running up and down that field every Sunday — and sometimes Thursday and Monday. And their sex appeal goes far beyond how their peaches look in a uniform — these players are bringing the heat with their football skills and sportsmanship, too. 01 of 21 Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Getty Images Position: Quarterback Everyone likes a winner, and Brady isn't called the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) for nothing — the Tampa Bay quarterback has seven Super Bowl rings to his name. (Plus, he's got wife and model Gisele Bundchen on his arm.) 02 of 21 DeSean Jackson, Los Angeles Rams Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Position: Wide receiver Jackson's sons, DeSean Jackson Jr. and Jacey Jackson are likely two big factors driving his motivation on the field. An athletic dad who's all about his kids? Yep, that guarantees a spot on the hottest NFL players list. 03 of 21 Clay Matthews, Free Agent Getty Images Position: Linebacker There are a lot of cute football players, but Matthews is basically a real-life Thor who happened to also model for Hugo Boss. NBD. 04 of 21 Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Getty Images Position: Quarterback When he was a rookie, Wilson took his team to the Super Bowl. Not only has he won the title as one of the hottest football players, but he's also won the title as the world's coolest dad to his two kiddos. Oh and he's married to Ciara. (NBD) 05 of 21 Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns Jason Miller/Getty Images Position: Wide receiver Odell, who's not afraid of standing out in a crowd with his signature platinum blonde hair and his bold fashion statements, has to be one of the most stylish players in the NFL. His best accessory, though, is that charming smile. 06 of 21 Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers Getty Images Position: Quarterback Hands down, Newton is one of the hottest NFL players in the game. There's skill behind those looks too: As a young QB, he smashed Peyton Manning's passing record by 120 yards. 07 of 21 Deebo Samuels, San Fransisco 49ers Getty Images Position: Wide Receiver This guy set records in his rookie season back in 2019. What's more attractive than being an over-achiever? Nothing other than Samuels' adorable dimples. 08 of 21 Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers Getty Images Position: Quarterback Garoppolo seems to have a long career ahead of him and back in 2018, he struck a dream deal as a Jordan athlete. Young, handsome, and a Jumpman sponsorship... he definitely gets a spot on the hottest football player list. 09 of 21 Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears Quinn Harris/Getty Images Position: Linebacker Aside from his crazy defensive skills, Mack is a fan of music and songwriting. He's even learned how to play the guitar in his spare time. Who hasn't dreamed of a guy that professing his love to them through song? (Swoon!) 10 of 21 Danny Amendola, Free Agent Diamond Images/Getty Images Position: Wide receiver With a career that has spanned more than 10 years on four different teams, Amendola is built to last. Not to mention, he was once signed as a Ford model, talk about hot! 11 of 21 Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Getty Images Position: Tight end Other than his stunning features, Kelce is dedicated to community outreach. Killer looks and he gives back...can you hear the wedding bells? 12 of 21 TJ Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers Getty Images Position: Outside Linebacker Watt gives off such a down-to-earth vibe and has the whole "cute boy next door" thing down to a science. 13 of 21 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Getty Position: Quarterback Some people may argue over whether he's one of the best NFL players, but Rogers is definitely one of the cutest football players. Plus, his whirlwind fairytale romance with Shailene Woodley is a dream come true. 14 of 21 AJ Green, Arizona Cardinals Getty Images Position: Wide Receiver As a seven-time NFL Pro Bowl player, Green is as hardworking as it gets. Not to mention the cute football player's wife and kids are the epitome of a beautiful family. 15 of 21 Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills Getty Images Position: Quarterback This dreamy stud has not only found himself on this list of hottest NFL players but he's also ranked number 10 on CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL Players of 2021. 16 of 21 Justin Pugh, Arizona Cardinals Paul Bruinooge/GettyImages.com Position: Offensive guard This All-American football player is very much in love with his girlfriend — just peep all their adorable Instagram posts. And what's hotter than commitment? 17 of 21 Rob Gronkowski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Getty Images Position: Tight end The Gronk is the true depiction of a comeback story! After "retiring" in March 2019, he is back with a freshly signed contract with the Bucs to play alongside another hot NFL player, Tom Brady. 18 of 21 J.J. Watt, Houston Texans Getty Images Position: Defensive end Watt is a beast by all counts, but that may not be what makes him a hot football player. That honor arguably goes to the fact this he's married to Kealia Ohai, star of the U.S. Woman's National soccer team. #PowerCouple 19 of 21 Carson Wentz, Indianapolis Colts Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Position: Quarterback Wentz is a redhead, he's had a pretty solid career, and his wife is his high school sweetheart. It doesn't get cuter than that. 20 of 21 Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyImages.com Position: Running back Good looks aren't the only thing that runs in the family. McCaffrey's father was an NFL player, his brother is a former NFL player, his two younger brothers are currently college football players, his uncle played college basketball, his grandfather was an Olympic track star, and his mother was a college soccer player. Oh, and he's dating former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo! 21 of 21 Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Getty Images Position: Quarterback Mahomes is a star athlete and a heart-melter. He was voted Super Bowl LIV MVP in 2020 and he was ranked as the top NFL player of 2021 on CBS Sports' Top NFL Players. He also is making gains at home as a new father to the sweetest baby girl with his lovely fiance. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit