Round 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books and 32 guys now know where they’ll be playing football this season. COVID threw a wrench into the NFL Draft spectacle the past couple of years, but by the looks of it, the flair is back. I mean, they held the draft in Vegas so as a player, you had to bring your “A” game. These men have already proved their worth on the field, but how about their worth on the stage. They’re all great players, that’s why they’re here.
But now let’s judge them on how great they look. Let’s see the suits, the watches, the big chains. Let’s show the style. Let’s take a look at round one of the NFL Draft and how good the players looked. And also, some big missed opportunities to shine. I kinda was hoping for more Prada, and less hoodies.
1. Jaguars: Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Ripped white jeans and a blue jacket hanging out at home.
Travon looked totally disinterested #NFLDraft #Jaguars #travonwalker pic.twitter.com/TO2GSOuNei
— Alex Silk (@alex_silk8) April 29, 20222. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Very sleek look.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Aidan Hutchinson attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
3. Texans: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
At home in a white t-shirt
π Derek Stingley Jr. recibiendo ππ πππππππ de los #Texans.
— NFLSpain__ (@NFLSpain__) April 29, 2022
βοΈ Baton Rouge β€ Houston pic.twitter.com/k3pfETtBea4. Jets: Ahmad "Sauce'' Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Did he match his suit to the logo? That’s classy. He earned that nickname.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Sauce Gardner attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
5. Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
He was too scared to play Ohio State, but not too scared for this. Dude looks amazing.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Kayvon Thibodeaux attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
6. Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State
Love the white, but I’m always afraid to eat or drink anything when I’m in all white. Maybe he got one of those Tide sticks in his pocket. Just in case.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Ikem Ekwonu attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
7. Giants: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Love the Lake O pics in the jacket.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Evan Neal attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
8. Falcons: Drake London, WR, USC
I’d have gone with different shoes, but you know, comfort is important too.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Drake London attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
9. Seahawks: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi St.
This look pops. It works.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Charles Cross attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
10. Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio St.
I’m a big fan of GW, but I’m not sure what’s happening here.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Garrett Wilson attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
11. Saints (from Commanders): Chris Olave, WR, Ohio St.
Classic look.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
12. Lions (from Vikings): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
That red pops.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Jameson Williams attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
13. Eagles (from Texans): Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
I don’t know what’s up with the red stripe, but I like it.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Jordan Davis attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
14. Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
Nice clean look.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Kyle Hamilton attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
15. Texans (from Eagles): Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M
I got nothing.
16. Commanders (from Saints): Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn St.
With the fam.
WELCOME TO THE DMV, @JahanDotson π₯Ί#HTTC pic.twitter.com/hRKkbGCc3E
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 29, 202217. Chargers: Zion Johnson, G, Boston College
A nice look, gotta work on fixing that tie. It’ll come.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Zion Johnson attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
18. Titans (from Eagles) Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
Looking amazing, and spending the night next to your Grandmom. Love it.
The phone call! Burks is going to Tennessee pic.twitter.com/LXeqXyJSfr
— Kyle Deckelbaum (@KATVKyle) April 29, 202219. Saints: Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa, OT
Now he got first round money to buy new hoodies.
The moment Northern Iowa LT Trevor Penning was taken by the Saints at No. 19 π @TPenning58 pic.twitter.com/80NuwYCG5g
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 29, 202220. Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
Pretty basic suit. But I love this moment:
Kenny Pickett is a Pittsburgh Steeler
— Johnny McGonigal (@jmcgonigal9) April 29, 2022
The moment he gets the call and finds out heβs being selected with the 20th overall pick in the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Zk38Gi2Ey921. Chiefs (from Patriots): Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
Nice and classy. Lot of starch on that collar.
Feeling the love already β€οΈ @trent_mcduffie
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 29, 2022
πΊ: #NFLDraft on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/nmmuBggrJC22. Packers: Quay Walker, LB, Georgia
Black tshirt, at home with the fam.
The moment @QuayWalker_ received the call π
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 29, 2022
Tune-in to the 2022 #NFLDraft - April
28-30 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC#NFLDraft | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/ZtGCpCtlmI23. Bills (from Ravens via Cardinals): Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
He dressed like I dress when I come to work. But man, dude looks excited to be going to Buffalo.
Kaiir Elamβs reaction after getting picked 23rd overall by the β¦@BuffaloBills.β© β¦@BenjaminBucsFBβ© β¦@kaiirelam5β© β¦@WPBF25Newsβ© pic.twitter.com/HRwGZlnApy
— Shayne Wright (@swrightwpbf) April 29, 202224. Cowboys: Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa
He kinda look like he was getting ready for bed.
βThank you for bringing me home.β
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 29, 2022
Here is behind-the-scenes footage of Fort Worth native Tyler Smith receiving the call Thursday that he is a Dallas Cowboy. Courtesy of Vanguard Sports and the Smith family. pic.twitter.com/JcXgBrl9yt25. Ravens (from Bills): Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa
At home with a hoodie. I live in Florida and forget that it’s still cold up north.
The heartwarming moment when Tyler Linderbaum got that call from the Ravens π
— ππ‘π ππ©π¨π«ππ’π§π πππ°π¬ (@sportingnews) April 29, 2022
π₯: @Ravens
pic.twitter.com/rpoCmB5VUL26. Jets (from Titans): Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State
Yessssssss.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Jermaine Johnson attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
27. Jaguars (from Buccaneers): Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
Love that purple.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Devin Lloyd attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
28. Packers: Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia
Can’t find anything on him. Like half his team got drafted in Round 1.
29. Patriots (from Chiefs) Cole Strange, G, Chattanooga
I have no pics. I don’t think anyone was ready. Including Cole.
30. Chiefs: George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue
I have the same black suit. It’s good for weddings, funerals, really any event.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: George Karlaftis celebrates onstage after being selected 30th by the Kansas City Chiefs during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
31. Bengals: Daxton Hill, S, Michigan
He had every hat ready. Love his prep work.
Daxton Hill was ready for any team to draft himπ pic.twitter.com/sjkijrd0se
— TheBengalsDen (@TheBengalsDen) April 29, 202232. Vikings (from Lions): Lewis Cine, S, Georgia
Had to post a montage, looks like senior class photos.
Welcome to the @NFL, @LewisCine πβ¬οΈ#NFLDraft | #Skol pic.twitter.com/LiygktxgM0
— Roc Nation Sports (@RocNationSports) April 29, 2022