Vince Wilfork’s ESPN Body Issue cover looks magnificent

Here’s one of the covers of ESPN’s Body Issue for 2016, which features Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork, mid-stride, bare naked in all his glory and unafraid of what’s in front of him. It’s a really great cover, showing that no matter who you are or what size your body is, there is strength in everyone.

This is how Wilfork reacted to being part of the issue (via Battle Red Blog):

And this is how Wilfork reacted to seeing himself on the cover for the first time:

“What are you gonna do with this big poster board? Do you have a place for it in your house?”

Wilfork: “Yeah, I actually do. I’ll see what my kids wanna do with it.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be right if Wilfork didn’t have a little fun with the occasion, which is why he sent a playful message to his former Patriots teammate Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen. Wilfork is ready to take on modeling.

Congrats, Vince.