Jalen Franko, better known as The Chuggernaut, hails from Two Rivers, WI, and is a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His journey to internet fame began during the COVID pandemic, when he started showcasing his insane chugging skills on TikTok. His unmatched speed quickly gained traction, leading to a massive following.

Since 2021, Jalen’s jaw-dropping chugs have been featured by some of the biggest media outlets, including ESPN, Barstool, SportsCenter, NFL Films, UNILAD, and the Milwaukee Bucks, collectively racking up hundreds of millions of views.

In 2022, Jalen cemented his legacy at Picklesburgh, Pittsburgh’s annual pickle festival, where he downed a liter of pickle juice in a record 4.5 seconds, earning the title of Picklesburgh Champion and “Mayor of Picklesburgh.”

As a lifelong Milwaukee Bucks fan, Jalen became a viral sensation during the team’s 2021 NBA Championship run, chugging beers on the jumbotron at Games 3, 4, and 6 of the Finals and celebrating in the streets as the Bucks claimed the title.

In early 2025, Jalen took on the world’s best chuggers on the premiere episode of ESPN’s They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce. In true Chuggernaut fashion, he dominated the competition, taking home the crown and two Super Bowl LIX tickets, courtesy of Jason Kelce.

While at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Jalen continued his viral streak, chugging beers alongside NFL legends like Jameis Winston and David Njoku.