Viral Ring Girl Sydney Thomas Reveals College Football Coach Hit Her Up [WATCH]

Sydney Thomas, a 21-year-old University of Alabama student who gained widespread attention as a ring girl during the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight in November, has revealed that an SEC football coach attempted to connect with her through social media.

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Thomas shared the anecdote during a recent appearance on the Like A Farmer Podcast, where she was asked about the “craziest DM” she had received since her sudden rise to fame.

“It was from another SEC football team coach, and they just DM’d me: ‘Roll Tide,’” Thomas said.

When pressed for details, Thomas declined to reveal the identity of the coach, adding, “I’m not going to say what coach it was, but they’re an Alabama fan—now at least.”

Thomas, originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, became a viral sensation following her appearance at the Tyson-Paul fight.

Her newfound fame has led to a flood of business opportunities and a significant increase in her social media following.

She now boasts over 1 million followers on TikTok and nearly as many on Instagram.

@iamsydneythomas I love you all, thank you for loving me #ringcardmodel #paultyson #ringgirl #sydneythomas ♬ original sound – Sydney Thomas

The young social media star laughed as she addressed the mysterious message from the SEC coach, saying, “We’ll let everyone figure that out for themselves who it was.”

The video of her comments, titled “College coach shooting his shot,” has drawn significant attention online, fueling speculation about the coach’s identity.

@pat_spinosa Who was the coach? #sydneythomas #collegefootball #dms #viralvideo #fyp ♬ original sound – Pat Spinosa

In addition to her growing popularity on social media, Thomas recently expanded her presence to other sports.

Last month, she attended her first NBA game in Atlanta, where she watched the Atlanta Hawks face off against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena.

Thomas received VIP treatment during the game, sitting courtside as the Hawks hosted her.

The team shared a photo of her enjoying the game on social media, which she quoted with the caption, “First NBA game,” followed by a checkmark emoji.

Thomas’s rapid rise to fame after the Tyson-Paul fight has brought her a wave of opportunities, from brand endorsements to appearances at high-profile events.

Despite her growing celebrity status, she continues to attend the University of Alabama, balancing her academic life with her burgeoning career.

Her story highlights the unpredictable nature of viral fame, as well as the broader cultural interest in personalities connected to high-profile sports events.

Whether her mysterious SEC coach admirer will reveal himself remains to be seen, but for now, Thomas continues to enjoy her newfound platform and opportunities.

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