NFL Draft 2022: The Best and Boldest Red Carpet Outfits
It’s that time of the year again—the NFL draft.
While headlines will be dominated by which of football’s finest prospects head to which teams, and front offices across the league will face scrutiny (or praise) for their picks, let’s take a minute to give a hand to the most underrated storyline of the draft season: the red carpet.
Remember first-round pick Ezekiel Elliott‘s crop-top shirt and suit look from 2016? Or how about Lamar Jackson sporting all Gucci in ’18? We can’t forget Trey Lance and Patrick Surtain II showing up to the ’21 draft with show-stopping pieces, a Cartier timepiece for the former North Dakota State standout and a “PS2” chain made by Leo Frost for the former Alabama star.
Some outfits, though, have been more sentimental over the years. Kwity Paye told GQ’s Tyler R. Tynes before the ’21 draft that Chadwick Boseman is his hero, and the ex-Michigan defensive end honored the first Black superhero with his suit.
The question is: will the 2022 class be able to exceed the bar set by their predecessors? So far, Bearcats’ star Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner debuted two diamond-encrusted chains with the words “sauce” written on each one, the smallest shaped like a sauce bottle. But he was not the only one flashing new jewelry. Georgia’s Jordan Davis could not help but show off the program’s national championship ring.
Kayvon Thibodeaux sported a suit with stone detailing from Dolce & Gabbana while Garrett Wilson showed up in Prada and pearls.
Here’s a round-up of the show-stopping looks from some of college football’s finest players. Who had the best fit?
The 2022 #NFLDraft is getting close and @ii_jermaine is ready for the stage!
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) April 28, 2022
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Championship rings shine brighter on the red carpet. 🐶
— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2022
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— NC State Football (@PackFootball) April 28, 2022
"I'm just living up this moment"
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) April 28, 2022
Jameson Williams tells @mmargaux8 about his favorite parts of the NFL Draft experience, his red carpet fit, and more: pic.twitter.com/E5XfimlvIW
The moment you've all been waiting for ... What is @MalikWillis wearing to the Draft? 🥶💎🥶
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) April 28, 2022
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Those @OhioStateFB WRs came through looking their best. 😎 (by @Invisalign)@chrisolave_ | @GarrettWilson_V
— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2022
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National champions at the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ZQ7u8Z9W2Y
— GQ Sports (@GQSports) April 28, 2022
Drake London’s fit for the #NFLDraft 🔥
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 28, 2022
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“You can never have too much sauce.”@iamSauceGardner is ready 😎
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 28, 2022
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