The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and as American Football's popularity has arguably never been bigger than it is right now, there are still plenty of people around the world who just do not care about watching this violent sport. But what can everybody appreciate together regardless of knowledge of the X's and O's?
Fashion.
Let's give out some letter grades to these rookies! Well, the few who decided to actually show up to the first round to hug Commissioner Roger Goodell (most draft picks opted to stay at homes with their families this year, for whatever reason).
Number 1 Pick Caleb Williams - Chicago Bears
.@CALEBcsw has arrived โ๏ธ
โ NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2024
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A bold choice by a bold man. He's the rare person to just do whatever the hell he wants because he doesn't care, and actually mean it. Which is cool AF, and he has the swag and the arm candy to pull this suit off cleanly. And of course by arm candy, I meant having his mother at his side like a nice young man, how dare you insinuate anything else.
GRADE: A-
Number 2 Pick Jayden Daniels - Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels will restore the hope & energy at home games just like how RG3 did in his rookie season ๐ค๐ผ#RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/8K3SprIfjp
โ brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) April 27, 2024
It's not the most memorable, and it's definitely the wrong color for the team he knew was drafting him, but all told, he was stylin' and profilin' at the draft. Although, maybe don't wear sunglasses at literally every instance of the day? Like indoors outdoors day night, you can't have the shades on 24/7 unless you're a vampire or Blade the man who hunts vampires.
GRADE: B-
Number 3 Pick Drake Maye - New England Patriots
.@DrakeMaye2 with the Draft fit check ๐ฅ @HUGOBOSS
โ NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2024
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Who the hell dressed this kid? Just a boring, pedestrian, predictable suit for a Patriot and a generic white guy (I can say that, I'm generic and white too). The only redeeming quality is the shoes, which are actually quite fire, those are lit but the rest needs to go.
GRADE: D+
Number 4 Pick Marvin Harrison Jr. - Arizona Cardinals
The ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐๐ drip youโve been waiting for ๐๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/GikLGGMpNc
โ Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 25, 2024
The sparkles, the glitter, the glam, the necklace; it all shows off the flashy nature of Marvin Harrison Jr. and his game. Unfortunately, he does get knocked down a peg or two for being completely unable to at any time beat Michigan. Go blue.
GRADE: B+
Number 6 Pick Malik Nabers - New York Giants
Malik Nabers suit is an incredible tribute to @LSUfootball ๐๐
โ NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2024
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I like the pattern, I like the simplicity (on the outside). And on the inside, an entire life's story waiting to be told. This guy is ready to become a star, shining bright in the Big Apple behind Victor Cruz and Odell Beckham Jr.
GRADE: A
Number 9 Pick Rome Odunze - Chicago Bears
.@RomeOdunze repping his hometown of Las Vegas in his Draft Day fit ๐ฅ
โ NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2024
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Simple and clean, all black, no nonsense. I can't knock it whatsoever, because he seems quite humble in person and that's how he dresses, to match his personality. His play on the field? Anything but. I was very afraid of him and Penix Jr. in that National Championship game, until the 4th quarter and they had lost thank god.
GRADE: A-
Number 15 Pick Laiatu Latu - Indianapolis Colts
Colts fans โ @laiatu_latu is ready to rock! ๐ธ @Colts | #NFLDraft | @UCLAFootball pic.twitter.com/HTecjo2G3X
โ The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) April 26, 2024
No tie? Big chains? Okay, sure, but, I don't know how I feel about any of the decisions. The collar, the whole outfit, just a big shoulder shrug.
GRADE: C
Number 17 Pick Dallas Turner - Minnesota Vikings
LB - Dallas Turner
โ Savannah Huemoeller (@sportssavvyy) April 25, 2024
Alabama #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/KYpQ7pITdq
Put this record on. pic.twitter.com/VFNyUvhLCn
โ NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2024
He is straight killing it. The mint, the exact shoes I wear everyday, the shades, the tie. All of it, masterful. Best suit of the night.
GRADE: A+
Number 24 Pick Terrion Arnold - Detroit Lions
Sneak peak at Terrion Arnoldโs suit for the #NFLDraft ๐ Electric salmon silk print custom designed by yours truly. #LANK #NFLDraft2024 @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/hYtkBOruFc
โ Gentleman's Playbook (@GentsPlaybook) April 25, 2024
Terrion Arnold taking the mic and directly addressing Detroit fans is the moment of the night. pic.twitter.com/K99DIA8oWo
โ Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff) April 26, 2024
I like the pink. I like the attempt at wearing pink. I understand what he was going for, but it's maybe a little too subtle with the floral print. And it doesn't work with the bow tie, nor the Lions hat he ended up wearing in every photo. Too much? Yes. Does it all work? No. Do I appreciate the attempt? Yeah.
GRADE: C+