Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals‘ star quarterback, stunned fans and fashion enthusiasts alike when he made his runway debut at the Vogue World: Paris 2024 fashion show. The 27-year-old athlete joined forces with his former LSU teammate, Justin Jefferson, turning the catwalk into a spectacle that rivaled any football game. Burrow and Jefferson both sported sleek black suits with satin lapels, but it was Burrow’s daring open-back ensemble that set social media ablaze.

The reactions online were immediate and fervent. One X user declared, “Honestly it should be illegal for Joe Burrow to look this hot in France.” The buzz only grew with comments like, “Joe burrow really said screw football and became a runway model,” and “the hot girl summer joe burrow is having will be studied for years,” referencing rumors of his recent split from longtime girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher.