NFL Draft 2014 Wrap-Up: Fashion Edition

This past Thursday evening, Radio City Music Hall was filled with superstars; college athletes who were about to have all of their dreams come true by being selected in the 2014 NFL Draft.  I watch this every single year for two reasons… 1) I am a huge football fan and 2) I love to see a man in a nice suit.  What a perfect combination!  Although the draft goes on for several days, I decided to highlight my favorite fashions of those drafted in the top 10. 

Honorable Mention

With the #6 pick, the Atlanta Falcons select

JAKE MATTHEWS

of Texas A&M

Photo Cred: Online Athens

As the 7th member of his family to be drafted into the NFL, Matthews looked sharp in a timeless gray 3-piece suit.  Adding the light gray tie kept it classic, and the printed pocket square gave it a little bit of pop.  The cousin of Green Bay Packers star, Clay Matthews, is sure to be right at home in Atlanta, as he also rocked cowboy boots.

Third Place
With the #7 pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select
MIKE EVANS
of Texas A&M

Photo Cred:  Associated Press

Unlike his fellow Aggie, Jake Matthews, this wide receiver went for a more untraditional approach.  Mike Evans sported a black pinstriped suit with a black and red checkered shirt underneath.  Although I'm not a huge fan of the printed tie, it was a huge fashion risk, and I have to give him his props for that.


Second Place
With the #8 pick, the Cleveland Browns select
JUSTIN GILBERT
of Oklahoma State

Photo Cred:  Chronicle

The former OSU Cowboy kept it simple.  The combination of gray suit and white shirt are classic staples that look great with the plaid tie.  The plain red pocket square was a perfect finishing touch.  I'll be sure to look out for more of Gilbert's style as he braves the Cleveland cold.


First Place
With the #3 pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars select
BLAKE BORTLES
of the University of Central Florida

Photo Cred: Sports Illustrated

Although he was an unexpected pick as number three, Bortles scored a touchdown when he chose this look.  His navy pinstriped suit, white shirt, and navy & white polka dot tie SCREAM classy, sophisticated, and distinguished.  Most of the time, less is more, and here, it is no exception.  If he keeps this up, this quarterback is sure to stay on my fashion radar.

And there ya have it, folks...
BUT WAIT. Aren't we forgetting someone?
JOHNNY MANZIEL.

Photo Cred:  USA TODAY

Although the cutie wasn't drafted within the top 10, he definitely deserves some applause.  Sitting without a jacket for most of the first round, Manziel looked suave with gray shirt and tie.  As his name was called, a navy jacket tied it all together, making "Johnny Football" something to talk about.  But when is he not?  He's been making headlines and gracing Instagram pages of rapper Drake and NBA star LeBron James.  He may have been drafted #22, but I think we're all anxious to see what the Quarterback will be bringing to a struggling Browns team.

Okay, so now I'm done.  I couldn't end a post about football players without adding in something about Manziel.  Did I just become a Cleveland fan?  YIKES.

As always, Happy Shopping!  
And bring on football season!

xx,
Lex