Top sports social media influencers

Few do social media better in their respective sports, and the entire sports world, than these 28 athletes.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

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Making “cheat meals”a commonly acceptable weekly indulgence, The Rock has built a social media presence that personifies branding. The wrestler/actor/activist/you name it has grown his following to nearly 200 million, combining incredibly intimate posts—like struggles with mental health—with more jovial, relaxing mantras, while sipping on a glass of tequila (ahem: his tequila). His personality creates a unique experience for his followers, balancing between a one-on-one talkback with a branding spokesperson—and brands go wild for that type of charisma-combo.