Jake Paul has once again stirred online conversation after an old Instagram video resurfaced, showing him reacting to an NFL player messaging his former girlfriend, Julia Rose.
The clip dates back to Paul’s on-and-off relationship with Rose, which lasted from 2019 to early 2022. Fans recently pushed the video back into the spotlight, where it quickly gained traction.
In the footage, Paul holds up a phone and announces that an NFL player slid into Rose’s DMs. He jokes with friends nearby and asks if anyone recognises the sender.
Although the video blurs the name, Paul’s surprised reaction becomes the main focus. Laughter fills the room as he reacts in disbelief rather than anger.
Paul then turns to someone off camera and jokingly asks if the player happens to be their favourite athlete, keeping the tone light throughout the exchange.
Message Sparks Laughter, Not Drama
Rose reads the message aloud and points out a crossed-fingers emoji included in the DM. Paul laughs and mocks the lack of effort, joking that the message showed “no game at all.”
The moment reflects Paul’s tendency to turn personal situations into entertainment, a trait that has long defined his online persona.
Social media users quickly speculated about the mystery sender. Many fans identified the player as Deebo Samuel, who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2019 to 2024 before joining the Washington Commanders in 2025.
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Since then, Paul has moved on both personally and professionally. He recently recovered from a high-profile boxing loss to Anthony Joshua and remains active in combat sports.
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In his personal life, Paul is now engaged to Jutta Leerdam, whom he proposed to in March. The couple frequently share moments from their life together on social media.
Although his relationship with Rose ended years ago, moments like the DM incident continue to resurface and spark discussion.
Paul’s habit of sharing candid behind-the-scenes moments has kept him relevant beyond boxing, offering fans a glimpse of his personality outside the ring.
