“I am 42 years old and I regret losing my virginity”: Former NFL star Brandon Jacobs goes viral after sharing regret about how he lost his virginity

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 19, 2025, 18:15 IST

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Brandon Jacobs, the former NFL running back, unexpectedly shared a personal regret on social media about losing his virginity to a specific person. This candid revelation from the usually tough athlete sparked a range of reactions online, from supportive messages to disbelief. The unexpected vulnerability humanized Jacobs, reminding fans that athletes experience complex emotions beyond the field.

“I am 42 years old and I regret losing my virginity”: Former NFL star Brandon Jacobs goes viral after sharing regret about how he lost his virginity

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In the world of viral NFL moments, this one came out of left field, yet struck a surprisingly emotional chord. Former New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, a two-time Super Bowl champ known for bulldozing defenders, had fans raising eyebrows this week when he opened up on social media about a very personal regret: how and to whom he lost his virginity. The post quickly exploded across Twitter, sparking a wide mix of reactions ranging from support to stunned disbelief.

Brandon Jacobs posts unexpected and deeply personal tweet that caught fans off guard

On April 17, Jacobs posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“Yall wanna know something that bothers me? I am 42 years old and I regret losing my virginity to the person I lost it to. It means nothing but I wish it was another person other than her.”

The tweet had no context. No name drops. No follow-ups. Just a raw, reflective take that clearly came from a place of god knows what. Coming from a former NFL powerhouse who once flattened linebackers for fun, the tweet was not just unexpected, it was a bit hilarious. And fans definitely took notice.

The honesty behind Brandon Jacobs’ tweet led to a wave of reactions and some surprising empathy

While the initial reaction leaned toward shock and memes, something interesting happened in the replies: people started to open up too. Many followers thanked Jacobs for his vulnerability and said they related to his experience.

Others joked that they had never expected such a personal confession from a football player, especially one as tough and intimidating as Jacobs was during his playing days.

What made it even more shocking wasn’t just what he shared, but who was saying it. This is a guy remembered for his no-nonsense, hard-hitting style on the field. To see someone so physically dominant get vulnerable like this? It threw fans off. Some saw it as mature reflection, others as oversharing but either way, it reminded people that athletes don’t just leave their emotions in the locker room. Whether it was just a passing thought or something deeper, Jacobs’ openness offered a surprising, humanizing look behind the helmet and the fans, whether supportive or stunned, were definitely listening.
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