LeBron James has earned a name for himself in the basketball world and is among the greatest players to ever play the game. His signature line of shoes in the NBA is not an unknown thing, but what amazes fans is his extremely popular signature shoe line in the football world. The Nike LeBron cleats have been graced by multiple NFL players.
This Nike LeBron IV Menace 3 cleat took over the NFL this week 👀 (thread) pic.twitter.com/A8rDCkK4bj
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) November 20, 2023
We know that LeBron has an immense love for the game of football; if he weren’t an NBA player, he definitely would have been an NFL player. Even football coaches have the same opinion of James. He has stated a lot of times that he wants to play in a professional football game.
LeBron might not have played an NFL game yet, but his shoes definitely have. Let’s take a look at NFL players who have worn Nike LeBron Cleats.
Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has been sporting Nike LeBron cleats. These were inspired by LeBron James’ favorite cereal for the morning.
James, Nike, and PEBBLES will continue to work together as Titan’s social media staff posts images and videos of Henry donning the new cleats.
Ja’Marr Chase
During Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s recent football defeat in Baltimore, NBA superstar LeBron James gifted his cleats with a Fruity Pebbles motif.
When Chase opened the “Ja’Marr Pebbles” box containing the Nike LeBron 4 Vapor Edge cleats, he praised LeBron for the shoes and called them ‘clean as hell’. Prior to the game, Chase donned personalized, limited-edition silver LeBrons.
Collegiate players that wore Nike LeBron James’ cleats
Not only NFL players, but LeBron James has a vast influence on the upcoming football stars. Different prospects consider him their idol and leave no chance to show him their respect. There have been numerous instances when the entire team has donned LeBron cleats, but some are notable in their own way.
Caleb Williams
When USC quarterback Caleb Williams played the Buffs last month, he decided to wear the dreaded “LeBron 4” black cleats by James.
Given that King James is about to embark on his 21st NBA season and is still influencing the next generation of athletes. This trend emphasizes how important it is for athletes to model their game and style after him.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
To commemorate honorary alumnus LeBron James, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. donned a personalized pair of repurposed Nike LeBron 4 cleats. He had the most receptions and receiving yards of any player during a game against Maryland.
Marvin Harrison Jr. Hit em with the slincer in the Lebron Cleats! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZkJqf3cRJ4
— CleatChaserHQ (@cleatchaserhq) October 7, 2023
Harrison caught eight passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. He also donned a Nike LeBron 4 low-top version with an all-black design.