Former Florida WR Tyrie Cleveland pays up on SEC Championship Game bet on social media

Here’s something Tyrie Cleveland probably never thought he would do — be decked out head to toe in Alabama gear.

Cleveland played at Florida from 2016-19, spending time on the field in all four of his seasons with the Gators. So, why would he post a picture to Instagram on Tuesday of him wearing Crimson Tide clothes with the caption, “Alabama is the best team in college football”?

Well, it turns out that Cleveland lost a bet on the SEC Championship Game (which Alabama won, 52-46, over Florida). He didn’t say who he lost the bet to, but he currently plays for the Denver Broncos, who have three former Crimson Tide players on their roster — linebacker Mark Barron, safety Kareem Jackson and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.

Considering they’re both receivers, there’s a decent chance that the rookie Jeudy is the reason why Cleveland looked like this:

 

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Now, Alabama is 11-0 and heading to the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed, while Florida is preparing to take on Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl. But even if the Gators end the season with a win, it won’t change the fact that the internet now has proof of Cleveland “supporting” the Crimson Tide.

Jake Rill

Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.