Alks Earl and Braxton Berrios have broken up after two years of dating
7 december 2025 в 23:13
Influencer Alix Earle and NFL receiver Braxton Berrios have officially broken up, marking the end of their more than two-year romance, sources confirmed to PEOPLE. The split, which is reported to be mutual, occurred after the couple first met in early 2023 and made their relationship public by appearing on the red carpet at the 2023 ESPY Awards.
Here’s everything you need to know about Braxton and his past romance with Alix.
Braxton is an American professional receiver and return specialist currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and became a star at Leesville Road High School before playing college football at the University of Miami, where he emerged as one of the team’s top offensive players and returners.
He was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and received a Super Bowl LIII championship ring in his rookie season, although he did not take the field that year. He then spent four years with the New York Jets, where he developed his role as a versatile receiver and returner.
In March 2023, he signed with the Miami Dolphins. To celebrate this event, he shared childhood photos in Dolphins gear on Instagram, captioning the post: «Some things are just meant to be». He later signed again in 2024; however, his season was cut short due to a torn ACL, which placed him on the injured list.
In 2025, Braxton joined the Houston Texans.
Braxton dated Sophie Culpo, sister of Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, from late 2020 until early 2023. Sophie, 26, confirmed the breakup with Braxton in March, after which rumors surfaced that Braxton cheated on her with Alix, which the athlete denied in his Instagram story in June 2023.
«I was in a relationship for two years», - Braxton wrote on social media at the time. «It was a good and healthy relationship, and by the end, we started talking about how ‘we just weren’t going to work out.' So when we broke up in January, that was the reason. It had nothing to do with anything else. We just didn’t work out, and that’s okay».
The next day, Sophie posted a different version of the breakup story on TikTok, claiming she ended the relationship because he cheated on her.
«The real timeline. We broke up after the Drake concert on Super Bowl weekend [in February], where he was seen kissing another girl», - Sophie claimed in a TikTok that she later deleted. «I'm not angry; in fact, I know this situation has become one of my biggest blessings. I wish everyone in this situation the best, including myself, and that’s why I’m here to share the truth to officially close this out. All with love».
Braxton and Alix first started dating in March 2023, shortly after Alix’s breakup with MLB player Tyler Wade. The couple made their relationship public in July when they debuted on the red carpet at the 2023 ESPY Awards, quickly becoming a favorite couple among her followers.
Throughout their relationship, Alix often shared moments from their life together, including a birthday trip to the Bahamas, which was featured in several of her vlogs. She frequently referred to Braxton as her «NFL man», - supporting him during team changes, on game days, and later when he suffered an ACL injury. Braxton also posted photos of their time together, sharing snapshots from their Bahamas vacation in November 2023 with the caption «Worth the wait».
As one of the most well-known influencers on social media, Alix’s candid updates fueled fan interest in their romance. She attended many of Braxton’s games in his jersey, and the couple regularly appeared in each other’s feeds throughout their relationship.
However, the couple quietly ended their relationship after more than two years together, PEOPLE confirmed in December 2025
Here’s everything you need to know about Braxton and his past romance with Alix.
Braxton is an American professional receiver and return specialist currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and became a star at Leesville Road High School before playing college football at the University of Miami, where he emerged as one of the team’s top offensive players and returners.
He was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and received a Super Bowl LIII championship ring in his rookie season, although he did not take the field that year. He then spent four years with the New York Jets, where he developed his role as a versatile receiver and returner.
In March 2023, he signed with the Miami Dolphins. To celebrate this event, he shared childhood photos in Dolphins gear on Instagram, captioning the post: «Some things are just meant to be». He later signed again in 2024; however, his season was cut short due to a torn ACL, which placed him on the injured list.
In 2025, Braxton joined the Houston Texans.
Braxton dated Sophie Culpo, sister of Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, from late 2020 until early 2023. Sophie, 26, confirmed the breakup with Braxton in March, after which rumors surfaced that Braxton cheated on her with Alix, which the athlete denied in his Instagram story in June 2023.
«I was in a relationship for two years», - Braxton wrote on social media at the time. «It was a good and healthy relationship, and by the end, we started talking about how ‘we just weren’t going to work out.' So when we broke up in January, that was the reason. It had nothing to do with anything else. We just didn’t work out, and that’s okay».
The next day, Sophie posted a different version of the breakup story on TikTok, claiming she ended the relationship because he cheated on her.
«The real timeline. We broke up after the Drake concert on Super Bowl weekend [in February], where he was seen kissing another girl», - Sophie claimed in a TikTok that she later deleted. «I'm not angry; in fact, I know this situation has become one of my biggest blessings. I wish everyone in this situation the best, including myself, and that’s why I’m here to share the truth to officially close this out. All with love».
Braxton and Alix first started dating in March 2023, shortly after Alix’s breakup with MLB player Tyler Wade. The couple made their relationship public in July when they debuted on the red carpet at the 2023 ESPY Awards, quickly becoming a favorite couple among her followers.
Throughout their relationship, Alix often shared moments from their life together, including a birthday trip to the Bahamas, which was featured in several of her vlogs. She frequently referred to Braxton as her «NFL man», - supporting him during team changes, on game days, and later when he suffered an ACL injury. Braxton also posted photos of their time together, sharing snapshots from their Bahamas vacation in November 2023 with the caption «Worth the wait».
As one of the most well-known influencers on social media, Alix’s candid updates fueled fan interest in their romance. She attended many of Braxton’s games in his jersey, and the couple regularly appeared in each other’s feeds throughout their relationship.
However, the couple quietly ended their relationship after more than two years together, PEOPLE confirmed in December 2025
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