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Home · Love & Sex

Quarterback Crush Alert: Hunks On and Off The Field

Now that our favorite NFL quarterbacks are facing off on the field again, we just had to pay tribute to how good they look both on and off the field.

By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Russell Wilson

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback’s Why Not You Foundation launched a campaign in 2014 to bring awareness to domestic violence. “Pass The Peace” was a viral campaign that called on celebs to donate to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The campaign launched around the time the NFL was facing criticism of how it handled Ray Rice’s scandal. Wilson wrote in a Player’s Tribune op-ed, “As NFL players, we do not play a gentle game. But our hits, our anger, our aggressive behaviors need to be regulated and confined to the field. Recent incidents of domestic violence have forced The League, its fans and the players to take a hard look into our collective conscience. “

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Russell Wilson

Wilson looks just as good in a suit as he does in uniform. Don’t you agree?

03
Russell Wilson

Three just became our favorite number!

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Russell Wilson

Wilson doesn’t just leave his mark on the field, but this hunk as heart too. His philanthropic work speaks for itself.

05
Russell Wilson

Wilson stands tall on the field, and the ladies take notice. Ciara, did we mention that you’re a lucky, lucky woman?

06
Cam Newton

This cutie really needs no introduction. Any woman who’s a fan of football is a fan of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

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Cam Newton

Can we just call him Cutie Cam?

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Cam Newton

The one stands for our number one crush!

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Cam Newton

About those arms….sigh, we’re just speechless.

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Cam Newton

Newton’s smile will steal your heart in an instant. Oh, baby we love your smile.

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Cam Newton

Even off the field, Newton is a head-turner.

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Colin Kaepernick

Say hello to San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick, whose already an ESSENCE Eye Candy alum.

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Colin Kaepernick

And did we mention he looks even better in a suit? Kaepernick is always red carpet ready. Helloooo, handsome!

14
Colin Kaepernick

Kaepernick’s smile is dazzling and it’s one of the attributes his female fans most adore. And, seriously, can you blame them?

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Colin Kaepernick

Say hello to Kaepernick’s off-the-field chic. Casual, yet sharp and sexy. #Winning

16
Tyrod Taylor

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyrod Taylor earns a spot on this crush list. (And it’s well-deserved.) 

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Tyrod Taylor

Taylor keeps things casual off the field too, but we’re still staring.

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Tyrod Taylor

Taylor turns heads at practice too. Does he have to put that helmet back on?

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Tyrod Taylor

Let’s get up close and personal with Taylor.

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