Athletes are often trend-setters, and we are seeing this ring true when it comes to NFL players influencing the Menswear space. Below, discover some of the best walk-out styles from NFL players we’ve seen so far this year alongside top trending pieces, supported by Trendalytics data.
1. Ceedee Lamb
The Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver Ceedee Lamb turned heads recently in a sharp, monochromatic off-white look. He sported a silk button down shirt (+20% to LY) paired with classic-feeling tweed trousers, a heritage style up +5% in market adoption to last year. And as for accessories, Lamb opted for sleek silver pieces—a pendant necklace (+201% to LY) and belt chains. To finish the look he wore crisp white sneaker loafers (+48% to LY), a hybrid shoe trend on the rise.
2. Mac Jones
Mac Jones, the current QB for the 49'ers, has brought suiting back onto the NFL fashion scene. When playing in London, he wore a charcoal houndstooth suit, currently up +22% in market adoption to last year, with a black cashmere turtleneck and velvet loafers to match—both of which are most saturated in the luxury market. Jones’ elevated style has sparked conversation around statement suiting as he’s also been spotted wearing a utilitarian-inspired belted suit and two-toned red and black suit, too.
3. Kyler Gordon
A trend we’ve seen gaining traction on and off the runways, Kyler Gordon caught attention in his faux fur look. The Bears’ corner back looked effortlessly cool in a denim-on-denim (624M TikTok Views) look featuring a fur vest (+23% in Market Adoption to LY) and fur hat (+3% to LY). He accessorized with hair beads (161M TikTok Views), a silver chain necklace, silver watch (11K Average Weekly Searches), and moccasin slides—a trend currently experiencing +5% in market adoption.
4. Christian McCaffrey
The 49er’s running back Christian McCaffrey has a classic style grounded in an edgy undertone. Recently, the athlete was spotted wearing a black leather jacket (+13% in Market Adoption to LY) with black jeans (+12% in Market Adoption to LY), a white tee (+12% in Market Adoption to LY), and black beanie (+3% to LY). The look felt timeless, simple, and masculine featuring wardrobe staples—an aesthetic more and more consumers are embracing.
5. DeVonta Smith
Another player and suit enthusiast is DeVonta Smith, the Philadelphia Eagles’ wide receiver. Arguably one of his strongest game-day looks yet, Smith wore a tailored double breasted suit—a holiday favorite style up +37% in market adoption to last year—with navy pinstripes (+12% to LY). He completed the look with an all navy button down and tie, flower lapel pin (+41% in Market Adoption to LY), red bottom shoes (131M TikTok Views), and a custom wide brim hat (+20% to LY).
6. Ja'Marr Chase
Ja’Marr Chase, a recent Paris Fashion Week attendee, is a notable player who enjoys having fun with his fashion. The Bengals wide receiver has been seen rocking both preppy luxe looks and more street-style inspired outfits, too. And recently, Chase blended the two aesthetics in a look made up of a fuzzy leopard print cardigan (+11% to LY), a white tank top (+6% in Market Adoption to LY), and jeans. He accessorized with a silver chain bracelet (+4% to LY) and an embossed, black leather duffle bag, which are most saturated in the luxury market.
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