Alix Earle Seeks Rock Star Boyfriend After NFL Player Relationships

The influencer says she's done dating football players and wants to date a musician instead.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:34am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring stark, jagged black silhouettes and geometric shapes in high contrast, conceptually representing the idea of an influencer and a rock star without depicting any specific individuals or objects.Alix Earle's search for a rock star boyfriend signals a shift in dating preferences among young, high-profile influencers.Houston Today

Alix Earle, a rising social media influencer, has revealed that she wants to date a rock star after previously being linked to NFL players Tyler Wade, Braxton Berrios, and potentially Tom Brady. Earle shared in a recent video that her 'dream' is to date a musician, declaring 'no more football players' for her next relationship.

Why it matters

Earle's shift in dating preferences provides insight into the evolving relationship dynamics among young, high-profile influencers and celebrities. Her comments also highlight the challenges of maintaining relationships in the public eye, especially when one partner's fame and career trajectory changes rapidly.

The details

Earle has previously dated MLB player Tyler Wade and NFL players Braxton Berrios and potentially Tom Brady. She said her relationship with Wade ended because he couldn't handle her growing social media fame, while the long distance ultimately led to her split from Berrios. As for the Brady rumors, the two have been spotted together but neither has confirmed a romantic relationship.

  • In 2022, Earle dated MLB player Tyler Wade briefly.
  • Earle dated NFL player Braxton Berrios for about two years before they broke up in late 2025.
  • Earle and Tom Brady sparked dating rumors after being seen together at a New Year's Eve party in St. Barth's and Super Bowl weekend in early 2026.

The players

Alix Earle

A rising social media influencer who has previously dated several professional athletes.

Tyler Wade

An MLB player who Earle dated briefly in 2022 before breaking up due to his discomfort with her growing social media fame.

Braxton Berrios

An NFL player who Earle dated for about two years before they broke up in late 2025 due to the challenges of a long-distance relationship.

Tom Brady

An NFL quarterback who Earle has been rumored to be romantically linked with, though neither has confirmed a relationship.

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What they’re saying

“I wanna date a rock star so bad. It's my dream. That's literally my dream.”

— Alix Earle

“No more football players”

— Alix Earle

The takeaway

Earle's shift in dating preferences reflects the evolving relationship dynamics among young, high-profile influencers and celebrities. Her comments highlight the challenges of maintaining relationships in the public eye, especially when one partner's fame and career trajectory changes rapidly.