Braxton Berrios’ Comments on Tom Brady Resurface Amid Alix Earle Romance Rumors
Rumors of a potential romance between social media star Alix Earle and NFL legend Tom Brady have surged in early 2026 after the pair were spotted getting cozy during a New Year’s Eve celebration in St. Barths. Footage from the party showed the 48-year-old retired quarterback and the 25-year-old influencer chatting and dancing together. This sparked fan speculation about a possible connection just weeks after Alix’s public breakup from Houston Texans player Braxton Berrios. Now, we’re looking back at old comments that Berrios made about Brady. Here’s what he said.
Braxton Berrios previously discussed how Tom Brady influenced him
Alix Earle and NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios’ relationship was one of the more high-profile athlete-influencer pairings of the mid-2020s. The couple first went public in November 2023, celebrating their connection after months of speculation. Their bond weathered the strains of long distance as Alix’s career took off in Los Angeles and Berrios continued his NFL journey. However, by December 2025, Alix confirmed in an emotional TikTok video that they had split after nearly two years.
In July 2025, Berrios spoke on Texans Radio about his career in the NFL. He asked about the influence that Tom Brady had on him, as he was drafted to the New England Patriots in 2018.
“That year, I really think I got a PhD in football just watching him,” Berrios admitted, referencing Brady. “Of course, Gronk was there. Edelman was there. You had Josh McDaniels. You have, obviously, Bill Belichick — I think, greatest coach of all time. … So, to sit back and be a sponge and to soak it all up and to see what professionalism really looks like from a rookie year was, I think [that’s] the greatest start I could’ve had.”
Berrios noted that he “took as many notes” in meetings as possible — and he still has the notebook he used back then. “He would stop and say, ‘Hey guys, this is what I am seeing, and this is what I’m thinking,'” Berrios continued, mentioning Brady’s helpful behavior.
Alix Earle posted about her ‘new beginnings’ for the new year
Alix Earle and Tom Brady haven’t directly addressed the romance rumors swirling around them. However, Alix’s Instagram post about New Year’s is raising eyebrows. She posted a carousel of photos and videos to her Instagram. The photos show her laughing and posing with friends, including Nina Dobrev, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell.
“Rumor has it we’re still dancing,” she captioned the post, possibly referencing the rumors surrounding her and Brady. “New friends, new memories, and new beginnings to start off the new year :) words can’t describe how amazing this trip was, so grateful to @bgarlinghouse & @taragarlinghouse for hosting us & @managermyles for throwing the best nye party EVER!!!”
Alix Earle’s dad, Thomas ‘TJ’ Earle, made a timely Tom Brady joke on TikTok
After Alix Earle and Tom Brady’s New Year’s Eve together, Alix’s dad, Thomas “TJ” Earle, made a timely joke about Brady on TikTok. TJ’s wife, Ashley Earle, posted a TikTok of her wearing an oversized blue velvet blazer. The clip shows her discussing the blazer and how it was originally TJ’s before she took it from him.
“I actually got that jacket because I saw Tom Brady wearing one like that,” TJ said in the video, out of view.
Ashley then replied, “Are you joking?”
“I swear to God,” he said.
“Are you serious?” she continued. “You know what, honey, you just say the darnedest things. How ironic is that.”
The TikTok garnered a lot of attention due to TJ’s mention of Brady, given the New Year’s Eve circumstances. As for what Braxton Berrios thinks, he has yet to comment on the possible romance.
