Steve Njuguna
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April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
The NFL has a long culture of entertainment during halftime breaks; cheerleaders play a big part in this. There are star cheerleaders who stand out above the rest with their beauty and grace. Join us as we look at some of the most beautiful NFL cheerleaders.
Cheerleaders in the NFL have become famous figures amongst fans, and many of them have huge followings on social media. The best from each team participate in the annual NFL Pro Bowl game show.
The 20 most beautiful NFL cheerleaders right now
Many also have successful careers outside cheerleading, primarily as models and dancers. Another interesting fact is that NFL cheerleaders are not allowed to display any tattoos. They are also not allowed to wear any jewellery during their performances. Here are the top 20!
20. Chelsea Pe Benito – New York Jets
Chelsea was born in New York and has been cheerleading since she was three. She joined the New York Jets cheerleading crew in 2021. She is also one of the hottest NFL cheerleaders on Instagram.
19. Stephanie May – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Stephanie May has been cheerleading at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2017. She has also been a cheerleader during the Pro Bowl. She is also a qualified occupational therapist.
18. Abigail Le Compte – New Orleans Saints
Also known as Abigale, Abigail has been working with the New Orleans Saints since 2020. She is also a PR and Marketing professional.
17. Dresden – Arizona Cardinals
Dresden has been a massive part of Arizona's cheerleading for the last two years. She is known for her infectious smile and her incredible dancing.
16. Julia Pontarelli – Seattle Seahawks
Julia is a professional dancer with the Seattle Seahawks. She is one of the hottest cheerleaders in the NFL right now. She is also a choreographer and dance teacher. She has also appeared for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA.
15. Kristina Marie – Oakland Raiders
Kristina has been part of the Oakland Raiders for six consecutive seasons now. She also works in real estate in San Mateo, California.
14. Shardae – Philadelphia Eagles
Shardae is a fan favourite in Philadelphia. She also works as a high school special education teacher. She is widely regarded as one of the best NFL cheerleaders of all time.
13. Bianca – Los Angeles Rams
Bianca has been part of the Rams for the past five years. She has previously worked as an NBA cheerleader. She is also a senior manager of licensor and influencer relations.
12. Mikayla – Denver Broncos
Mikayla has been part of the Denver Broncos since early 2022.
11. Claire Wolford – Dallas Cowboys
Claire has been a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader since 2020. She is a dance instructor and choreographer and has a degree in Digital communications and Marketing from Arizona State University. She is one of the hottest NFL cheerleaders of all time.
10. Shakiia – Houston Texans
Shakiia has been a cheerleader in Houston for the last five years. She is an alumnus of the University of Houston. Shakiia made the Pro Bowl squad in 2022. Some fans consider Shakiia and the Texans as the hottest cheerleading team in the NFL right now.
9. Micah – Detroit Lions
Micah is the captain of the Detroit Lions cheerleading squad. She was a 2022 Pro Bowl representative.
8. Danielle – Arizona Cardinals
Danielle is the captain of the Arizona Cardinals cheerleading squad. She has been with the team for the past five seasons.
7. Priscilla W – Atalanta Falcons
Priscilla has been with the Atalanta Falcons since 2018. She is the team's captain. She is one of the hottest NFL cheerleaders on Instagram.
6. Brittany -Baltimore Ravens
Brittany is a four-year veteran of the Baltimore Ravens. She is also a professional makeup artist and graphic designer.
5. Ashley – Seattle Seahawks
Ashley is a 6 season veteran of the Seattle Seahawks. She is considered one of the NFL's hottest cheerleaders of all time. She is a professional dancer.
4. Kristen – Arizona Cardinals
Kristen is a rookie cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals. She is a professional school counsellor and former model. She is the hottest NFL cheerleader in the Arizona team.
3. Shaniah – Oakland Raiders
Shaniah is a 6 season veteran and the current captain of the Oakland Raiders cheerleading squad. She is a project manager by profession. Shaniah is one of the hottest NFL cheerleaders of all time.
2. Jacqueline Ward – LA Rams
Jacqueline Ward is in her second season as a cheerleader and was part of the entertainment team at the 2022 NFL Pro-bowl.
1. Vanessa Wahl – Indianapolis Colts
Vanessa has been with the Indianapolis Colts since 2017. She made the Pro bowl cheerleading team several times. She recently announced her retirement. She is widely considered one of the hottest cheerleaders of all time.
Cheerleading in the NFL takes a lot of courage and talent. Only the best manage to entertain at this level. That is why this is our list of the 20 most beautiful NFL cheerleaders right now.
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