“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

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.”

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.

— Brandon Jacobs (@BrandonJacobs27) April 17, 2025

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.

❤️🙏🏽…. Ditto…. Because it was TAKEN FROM ME😭😭😭😭😭😭

— Perfectly Imperfect❤️ (@volvored) April 17, 2025

The chick who took my V card was hot. Even though I got played and she kinda used me, I’m always fond of that memory. Be sentimental. But not too much. A lot of guys on this app are still virgins. lol

— Christoff (@Christoff89) April 18, 2025

This is crazy to be thinking about. The fact that it still bothers you to this day. I get it tho. But you can’t change the past. It is what it is. You’re a better person now than you were back then.

— 👨🏻‍💻 (@EatMyKabobs) April 17, 2025

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.

It’s a sad thing seeing one of my childhood heros tweet this way.

— Dshaf (@sshaf91) April 17, 2025

You're a 2 time SB champion. Why tf are you tweeting this

— Thomas Grape (@grapethomas7) April 18, 2025

Either you just lost it at this grown ass age or you just a grown ass man thinking bout a shorty from 20+ years ago… either way this a wild tweet superbowl champ

— riley freeman (@Midnight_Kid23) April 18, 2025

Ain’t no way this was one of my fav childhood players bruh

— LV (@Lasvegas6494) April 17, 2025

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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