Who Is Braxton Berrios? Alix Earle’s Ex Goes Viral Amid Breakup Report And Her ‘We Are Back’ Posts

Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios have suddenly become the internet’s newest obsession after some news outlets claimed that the influencer and NFL star have quietly ended their relationship. People and US Magazine have reported on December 7, 2025, that the two ended their long-distance relationship after dating for nearly two years.

Alix fueled even more conversation by posting a series of upbeat Miami pictures, captioning them, “We are back,” and “Good to see u again, Miami.” The timing of the new post, just hours after her breakup, has sparked curiosity online about the man who has been by her side through life’s highs and lows. Here’s everything you might want to know about Braxton Berrios. 

Who Is Braxton Berrios?

Braxton Berrios was born in 1995 and grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he went to Leesville Road High School and made his mark early as a standout quarterback. Braxton’s athletic rise took place at the University of Miami, where he became a key receiver before stepping into the NFL. Finally, in 2018, Braxton was drafted by the New England Patriots, marking the beginning of his professional career eventually led him to the New York Jets and to his new role as a wide receiver and return specialist for the Houston Texans. 

Beyond the field, Braxton has developed a loyal online following due to his sophisticated athletic image and calm, grounded personality. Fans believe this is a contrast to Alix’s high-energy digital personality. Although the NFL star is known for keeping his personal life private, his romance with Alix has gained widespread popularity on TikTok, largely due to her own fame on the platform.

Braxton Berrios dated before Alix Earle

Before meeting Alix, Braxton dated TLC star Sophia Culpo for two years. The duo’s breakup was a subject of discussion in early 2023 when Sophia hinted at Infidelity on social media. Braxton later responded on Instagram to the claim, calling their relationship “healthy” and stating that “just did not work out.” He clarified that the breakup had nothing to do with anyone else. They quietly parted ways in January 2023, shortly before he met Alix.

How did Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle fall in love?

Braxton first met Alix at a Miami party in February 2023. Later, Alix revealed on the Hot Mess podcast that initially, nothing happened between them, but things began to change after a month when Braxton invited her on what she called a “helicopter date.” During the summer, they are often spotted together at Miami restaurants and events. The duo made headlines in July 2023 when they walked the ESPY Awards red carpet together, making an unofficial debut. Alix later confirmed on the Call Her Daddy Live show that he was her boyfriend. In her words.”

“I mean… yes.”

Despite their busy schedules they are frequently seen supporting each other’s careers. Alix attended his NFL games, whereas Braxton promoted her SipMARGS brand. When Braxton tore his ACL, Alix shared a heartfelt text to cheer him up and expressed her confidence in his return. Later, when she participated in Dancing With The Stars Season 34, he never attended her live tapings due to his football commitments. Yet, he used to regularly share screenshots of himself voting for her and penned:

 “Let’s gooo!”

Where does Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios’ relationship stand now?

According to US Magazine, the couple has mutually agreed to end their relationship due to the difficulty in carrying forward a ‘long-distance’ relationship. But none of them have officially confirmed the split. Still, Alix Earle’s Miami posts, especially “We are back,” have raised curiosity about whether she has broken up with Braxton or if it’s just a simple pause.

What do you think about Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios’ breakup buzz? Let us know.

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