Sure, we’ve seen Jordan Chiles dominate the gymnastics stage, but on Saturday, February 8, she proved she’s got more than just flips in her arsenal—she’s got game. The Olympic medalist suited up for the NFL’s Super Bowl Flag Football game as a member of Team Kai, flashing her athletic versatility for the world to see. But the tables turned just a few weeks later—because football came to her arena.

On March 9, the UCLA Bruins faced off against No. 12 Stanford at the iconic Pauley Pavilion, and in the crowd? A trio of NFL stars from the Los Angeles Chargers: Tarheeb Still, Kimani Vidal, and Daiyan Henley. But they weren’t just there for a casual watch—they were front and center as Jordan Chiles lit up the arena with one of her signature powerhouse performances.

And it wasn’t just the crowd that was blown away—Daiyan Henley especially looked like a kid in a candy store. At first, the linebacker casually mentioned he’s done a bit of flipping himself… on the field. But after watching Jordan in action, he was clearly flipped out in the best way possible. In a clip shared by the Chargers’ official Twitter account today (April 17), Henley was all smiles and pure fanboy energy as he exclaimed: “I need an autograph. Sign my forehead.” That’s not just hype—that’s respect. Henley could barely contain himself as Jordan crushed routine after routine. At one point, while watching Chiles perform, he even slipped up in the best way, caught on camera, saying: “Everybody’s standing up for it.” And let’s be honest—he wasn’t wrong. But do you remember what Jordan’s numbers were that evening against Stanford? 

On March 9, Jordan scored 9.950 on vault, 9.950 on the uneven bars event, 9.900 on the balance beam, and 9.950 on the floor exercise event. That’s a blazing average of 9.938 across all four events—basically flirting with perfection all night long. No wonder everyone—including three NFL stars—went absolutely gaga over her.

In fact, Jordan didn’t just perform. She owned the stage, reminded the world why she’s a U.S. Olympic medalist, and made even pro football players stop and stare. That’s her supremacy. However, on March 9, the Bruins defeated Stanford by a scoreline of 197.675-197.100. Now, at the end of the match, the trio came down to meet Jordan, and Daiyan Henley had his chance to get an autograph. Did he get it? 

Jordan Chiles made the evening for the football stars 

Daiyan Henley may have jokingly asked Jordan Chiles to autograph his forehead—but when the meet wrapped up, it wasn’t just about the flips or the scores anymore. It was about the warmth.

As the crowd buzzed and cameras flashed, Jordan Chiles made her way over to the three Los Angeles Chargers players—Henley, Kimani Vidal, and Tarheeb Still—and with her signature smile, said: “It was nice to meet you.” A simple line, but it hit differently. For the NFL stars, meeting one of the queens of U.S. gymnastics up close wasn’t just cool—it was special. And then came the exchange.

As a token of appreciation, the players handed Jordan a Chargers football jersey, customized with “UCLA Gym” on the back. The moment she held it up, the oversized fit practically swallowed her—but Jordan lit up, twirling and laughing as she showed it off like it was straight off a fashion runway. Not to be outdone, Jordan pulled out her own gift—UCLA gymnastics leotards, complete with rhinestone-studded details. It was glam, sparkly, and 100% gymnastics chic. Tarheeb Still, stared at the bedazzled fabric, clearly unsure of the assignment. With a raised brow, he blurted: “What am I gonna do with this?”Cue Kimani Vidal, who didn’t miss a beat, tossing a smirk and saying: “Put it on, maybe.” The group burst into laughter as Jordan twirled again, proudly flaunting her oversized jersey. She was beaming. The energy? 

Pure joy. Mutual respect. Real fun. That night wasn’t just about gymnastics or football. It was about two worlds meeting and vibing in a way only sports can create. Because when the routines end and the final whistles blow, sometimes the most memorable moments come from just being fans of each other.