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Big 10 Football Player Lived in Fear of Teammates Learning He's Gay. The Secret Landed Him in the Hospital (Exclusive)
- Jake Eldridge, a former Rutgers football player, was hospitalized for ulcerative colitis linked to years of hiding his sexuality.
- He chose to retire from football and relocate to New York City to start a new chapter.
- Since coming out in 2024, Eldridge has built a following on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- He says public support after coming out helped him cope with the transition.
- Eldridge emphasizes living authentically and urges others to come out in their own time.
- The piece notes Eldridge now focuses on health, baking, beauty, and fitness.
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