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20 high-energy athletes we’d be psyched to party with 
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20 high-energy athletes we’d be psyched to party with 

Professional athletes are just like us, which means they can party! If we ever get the chance to have a night out with any, specifically, the 20 below are at the top of our list.

 
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Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce
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If you've paid enough attention to Travis Kelce over the years, then you know that the three-time Super Bowl champion enjoys a fun night out. He's shared more about his personal life on his reality show, Catching Kelce, and during interviews, specifically with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live. His alleged partying got him into some trouble with NFL analysts earlier this season, though. According to them, the tight-end has spent too much of his 2024 season "jet setting" with Taylor Swift.

 
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Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr.
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Odell Beckham Jr. is definitely the cool guy of any group he's in, and there's no doubt about it. The NFL player runs with an elite circle of friends, including Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber, so he surely knows how to have a good time. 

 
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Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman
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Richard Sherman seems like an all-around cool dude. The former NFL player appeared on Season 1 of Fox's Stars on Mars and instantly won the audience with his witty one-liners and authentic personality. If that's how he while out on the town, then we'd love to spend a night out with him.

 
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J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt
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Retired future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt knows all about having a good time while out and about. Watt spent some time shotgunning beers with fans before a Buffalo Bills game in November 2024.  

 
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Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield
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No matter how many eyes are on Baker Mayfield, he always delivers. In the past, several clips of him dancing to popular songs have gone viral, showing fans that there's more to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback than being a football player. His energy seems electrifying, which could only make for a memorable night out.

 
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Tom Brady

Tom Brady
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Yes, we're absolutely down to party with Tom Brady. But only if it's "Tampa Tom." You know, the one who drunkenly tossed the Lombardi Trophy from boat to boat after winning the Super Bowl in 2021.

 
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Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce
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He's just like his brother. Since retiring from the NFL, Jason Kelce has spent his free time living his best life, including partying with Kansas City Chiefs fans outside Arrowhead Stadium.

 
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Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony
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Basketball fans know that Carmelo Anthony enjoys a good party. The NBA star once told TMZ that Syracuse being ranked one of the nation's best party schools was "only right." In August 2024, during the height of the Summer Olympics, the former Nuggets player revealed he once broke team rules in 2004 to go party with other athletes. "I wasn't supposed to. I just let that out the bag. We wasn't supposed to leave the boat. Leaving the boat was like you get suspended a game. Larry Brown had it like, 'You can't leave the boat.' I got in trouble for leaving the boat."

 
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Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson has to be a good time. I mean, he has a pigeon farm, for crying out loud!

 
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Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley has never shied away from the fact that he likes to have fun. He's spoken openly about some of his spur-of-the-moment decisions, like placing $100,000 wagers at casinos in Vegas, which have gotten him into a bit of trouble. If he's still got that same mindset, then a night out with him could be electric.

 
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The entire Detroit Lions football team

The entire Detroit Lions football team
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There's something special about the Detroit Lions. Not only do they have superstar players like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, but they all seem to have infectious personalities. Recently, the two players sparked much conversation after Gibbs' touchdown celebration against the Chicago Bears went viral. If they're keeping up with social media trends, then they definitely know how to have a good time. 

 
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Ryan Lochte

Ryan Lochte
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In addition to his swimming abilities, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is known for his chaotic life outside of the pool. He boasted about his days under the bright lights during his reality show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do? He even defended his party-boy status after news broke that instead of shaking Prince Harry's hand when they met in 2016, he challenged him to a race in the pool.  

 
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Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson

Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson
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One thing we know about a night out with Ochocino is that it would end with more than enough McDonald's for everyone.

 
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Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski
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Rob Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl champion, has never kept his love for partying a secret. "I'm from Buffalo, we love to have a good time, we love to do crazy things," he said. "It makes me better if I party. I'm a better player out on the field."

 
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Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards
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Ant-Man is always ready for action. No matter how many fines it may get him.

 
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Johnny Manziel

Johnny Manziel
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Although he's a changed man, Johnny Manziel would've been a blast to party with a few years ago. The Heisman Trophy winner detailed his former life as the go-to hype man during his Netflix special, Untold.

 
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Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush
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If there's one place that's essential to visit for an epic night of partying, it's Las Vegas, and according to Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, he's a pro at navigating the strip. During an interview with Bleacher Report, the baller said during his trip years ago, he had a "hangover from hell;" however, for him, it was more than worth it.

 
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Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson
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Russell Wilson doesn't do too much, but we know that if we were to go out with him and his wife, Ciara, they'd surely do it big.

 
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Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson
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NBA superstar Klay Thompson recently said that he doesn't enjoy "club life" as a famous person anymore because it's too much "male love" (whatever that means). However, we know that in the past, the basketball player enjoyed a lit night with more ... natural substances. Maybe when he's done with basketball, we can all take a trip down memory lane. 

 
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Shaun White

Shaun White
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The snowboarding legend celebrated his retirement with a party hosted by Casamigos. That's all we needed to know about Shaun White's nights on the town.

Jacquez Printup

Jacquez Printup has been writing about all things entertainment, including reality TV, pop culture, and celebrity news, since his time as a student at Ohio University. Since graduating, he's continued binging seasons of "Vanderpump Rules" and “Big Brother” and talking about them online. His writing has been featured in publications like ScreenRant, Yahoo, RealityTea, Yardbarker, and in the popular television series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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