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Home • Love & Sex

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Always A Winner

Eccentric footballer Chad Ochocinco’s jersey number may be 85, but we think the 6’1," 192-lb ‘Dancing With The Stars’ contestant is totally number one for his sexy swagger and gorgeous chocolate complexion.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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The Hotness

One of our many theories on why Ochocinco is so caliente: He was born in Miami, Florida, where the sun always shines. We’d like to frolic on the beach, “Blue Lagoon” style with the wide receiver.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Fancy Footwork

Chad is busting moves on this season of “Dancing With the Stars,” and following through on his promise to “make love on the dance floor.” We’re sure it doesn’t hurt that the footballer is light on his feet and easy on the eyes.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Ladies, He’s On the Market

On Saturday April 17, the charismatic Twitter master wrote, “Why am I single again?”

We’re not sure, but we’d like a chance to change your status, Chad. What’s up?

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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The Number 85

No one can doubt that this brother’s got flair. He changed his last name from Johnson to Ochocinco to reflect his jersey number. We’d like to kiss him ochenta y cinco times.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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No Letting Go

Ochocinco has been with the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals since he was drafted to the NFL in 2001. We can see why they wouldn’t want to let him go. They’d never find another wide receiver with such a magnificent tight end.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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The Pink Panther

We love a guy that’s confident enough to rock a pair of pink jeans that coordinates perfectly with his cardigan and look sexy as hell doing it. You go boy!

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Wanna Dance With Somebody

Last week on ‘DWTS,’ Ochocinco and his partner Cheryl Burke tore up the rumba, scoring themselves 44 points (21 points for technical and 23 points for performance) all together.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Player’s Ball

We’re jealous of Monica who cast Ochocinco as her love interest in her music video for “Everything To Me.” What’s it like?

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Trash Talker

Chad, who used to sport a blond mohawk, is known for his flamboyance and a few catch phrases including, “child please,” and “kiss the baby.” I’d rather kiss you, Chad. Call me.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Slow Your Role

Ochocinco says it’s easy for him to embrace the dances that allow him to use his athleticism, like the Cha Cha, and has a harder time with slower moves. We’d like to slow dance with him until he gets the hang of it.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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The Sexy Sportsman

Someone should write an anthem to Chad’s lips, arms, hands and thighs.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Football Hottie

Ochocinco’s been selected to the Pro Bowl six times and has been named an All-Pro three times. He’s long been a champion in our hearts.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Sexual Chocolate

Yum. Even without the football tights and shoulder pads, Chad looks good enough to devour.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco
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Swagger And Style

While we weren’t mad at the mohawk, there’s something so sexy about a brother with a bald head. We’re loving the look.

Eye Candy: Chad Ochocinco