Eagles star AJ Brown loves soft-pop artist pregame more stunning than sideline book

The superstar wide receiver likes to get his head in the game with more downtempo sounds.

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) during a press conference in advance of Super Bowl LIX at New Orleans Marriott. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

While some NFL players like rhythmic and energetic beats to get them in the zone, one Philadelphia Eagles player likes to keep it a little more downtempo. 

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) talks to the media after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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On an episode of the Kickin’ it with Dee podcast that dropped on Thursday, Feb. 20, Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown revealed his go-to pregame routines. Before games, Brown admitted that he will regularly lock himself in a pitch-black room, watch Julio Jones highlights and listen to an Adele deep cut. The song in question: “Hometown Glory” by Adele.

Brown’s explanation for his Adele affinity was fairly simple.

“It just takes me there,” Brown said. “I don’t know what it does, but it just takes me there.”

“Hometown Glory” was one of Adele’s earliest songs. The ballad appears on her 2008 debut album, 19, which dropped about two years before Adele’s breakthrough hit, “Rolling in the Deep.” In addition to his music taste, we also have an idea of his favorite kinds of books. Back in January, Brown was spotted reading "Inner Excellence" by Jim Murphy on the sidelines.

Brown is hot off a Super Bowl victory, as the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 during Super Bowl LIX. Elsewhere in the Kickin’ it with Dee interview, Brown expressed elation over the fans display of support during the Super Bowl victory parade in Philadelphia.

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“It’s the best city in the world man… [the fans] showed up and showed out,” Brown said. “It was incredible. It was so much fun.”

Feb 14, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown addresses the crowd during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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