In a crossover nobody saw coming, the NFL and WNBA collided in a way that might just make the sports gods chuckle. Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone, a man who’s used to throwing down with giant NFL linemen, found himself donning a Caitlin Clark jersey—yes, you read that right—while casually strolling off his flight. Maybe it was his way of showing love for a fellow athlete, or maybe he just wanted to channel some of Clark’s legendary shooting range into his interceptions game. Either way, it was a power move that screamed, “Real men wear WNBA jerseys.”
Fresh off a league-leading season in interceptions with the Baltimore Ravens (we see you, Geno), Stone made a bold pivot to the Bengals. But instead of basking in his own NFL glory, he’s out here repping the Iowa Hawkeyes and giving a nod to a 22-year-old basketball prodigy. What a guy.
And it’s not just any player he’s backing. This is the Caitlin Clark we’re talking about—Indiana Fever’s dynamo rookie who could probably hit a three-pointer from the parking lot if she wanted to. With the Fever poised to make a playoff run, Stone might just be hoping some of her precision rubs off on him this season.
In fact, Stone could probably swing by Gainbridge FieldHouse on his commute to catch Clark draining her signature “logo threes” in person. Who knows? Maybe he’ll take notes and add some distance to his game—because nothing says “football skills” like shooting from half-court.
Clark, meanwhile, is too busy plotting her WNBA Rookie of the Year campaign to notice. Averaging 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, she’s been making defenders look silly and fans scream louder than a ref’s bad call. And don’t forget—she’s locked in a fierce competition with none other than Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. The rivalry that once shook the NCAA world has now upgraded to the pros, with both players neck and neck in their quest for rookie supremacy.
And for those curious, Clark’s next showdown is against the Phoenix Mercury on August 16. The Fever have been making waves in the WNBA, comfortably nestled in third place in the Eastern Conference. With 11 wins out of 15 games, Clark and the Fever are eyeing a deep playoff run—and maybe even some extra attention from the NFL sidelines.
So as Geno Stone continues to rep his favorite WNBA baller, one thing’s clear: the power of Caitlin Clark transcends sports, and you never know who’s going to fall under her spell next. If NFL stars are joining the fan club, what’s stopping you?