Overview
- At the first-round red carpet in Pittsburgh on Thursday, draftees arrived in sharp suits with bold colors, custom linings and eye-catching accessories.
- Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love tied his look to a new project, lining his jacket with art from his “Jeremonstar” comic and releasing a limited-edition issue with Sharpie hours before the draft.
- Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate honored his family by embroidering the names of his sisters and his late mother inside his cropped cream jacket.
- Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa showcased Samoan heritage with a painted jacket back and a ceremonial ula fala, explaining it reflects his community and his father’s role as a chief.
- Branding moved inside the suits as well, with Arvell Reese revealing Reese’s logos in his lining and Ty Simpson adding Alo’s mark, signaling growing player partnerships with creatives and labels supporting bespoke designs.