The 24 Biggest Fits From NFL Honors 2025
Close BannerClose00Days:00Hours:00Minutes:00SecondsWatch LiveGQ Bowl in NOLAGQ SportsFootball’s biggest stars delivered some major style on the red carpet in New Orleans.By Matthew RobersonFebruary 7, 2025Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveNew Orleans is currently the center of the football universe, and during Thursday night's NFL Honors ceremony, a whirlwind of superstars packed the historic Saenger Theatre. Everyone from current players and Hall of Fame coaches to musicians and media personalities were on hand to watch Josh Allen win his first MVP (and pose for photos with girlfriend Hailee Steinfeld), Jayden Daniels take home Offensive Rookie of the Year, and host Snoop Dogg pepper the crowd with his trademark sense of humor.While the awards portion of the show stole the headlines—particularly Allen beating out Lamar Jackson in a contentious MVP vote—there were also massive fits to be seen up and down the red carpet. Outside of the pregame tunnel, which offers a far different, streetwear-heavy runway, NFL players rarely get a chance to show off their closet. An event like NFL Honors, full of formalwear and expensive jewelry, brings out the best of the best.Rounding up the most stylish outfits of the night was no easy task, especially with so much of the NFL developing an eye for fashion in recent years. It's not just the quarterbacks and wide receivers anymore, either. Offensive and defensive linemen were dressed to the nines as well, trading in their knee braces for gorgeous suits. Rams edge rusher Jared Verse was not only one of the standout players of this NFL season—earning him Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday—he also showed a keen eye for clothing. And when Patrick Surtain II accepted his Defensive Player of the Year trophy, he did so in a bold green jacket, showing off the same kind of confidence he possesses when locking down opposing wideouts for the Broncos.Just a few days out from the big game, the NFL had its quasi-Super Bowl of fashion, and the red carpet looks did not disappoint.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images1/24Josh Allen and Hailee SteinfeldThe newly-crowned NFL MVP and the Sinners star both went with classic red carpet looks.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images2/24Joe BurrowJoe Cool has done it again.Christopher Polk/Getty Images3/24Jayden DanielsDaniels' first NFL Honors called for a special outfit, and he capped off his big night by bringing home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images4/24Patrick and Michelle SurtainThe Defensive Player of the Year pulled up in one of the night's best dinner jackets.Christopher Polk/Getty Images5/24Jared VerseA unique and effective look for the Defensive Rookie of the Year, who we'll be seeing at NFL Honors for many years to come.Christopher Polk/Getty Images6/24Victor CruzThe Super Bowl champion and GQ Bowl host looking dapper as ever.Christopher Polk/Getty Images7/24Taylor RooksIt's not a red carpet without Taylor Rooks.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images8/24ShaboozeyThe breakout star and his bolo tie were a big hit.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images9/24Kay AdamsAbout as sleek and understated as a fully sequined dress can get.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images10/24Cameron Dicker and Annie Rose BuerkAlways a cool move to match the trim on your ten gallon to your suit.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images11/24Damar HamlinHamlin brought some classic preppy style to the red carpet.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images12/24Nikki GlaserGlaser, one of the night's presenters, turned heads in a strapless, crystal-adorned look.Christopher Polk/Getty Images13/24Cameron and Nikki JordanThe Saints legend definitely knows a thing or two about dressing for a night out in New Orleans.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images14/24Diana FloresThe star of Mexico's national flag football team rocked one of the night's most memorable gowns.Christopher Polk/Getty Images15/24Myles GarrettAll class from the NFL's scariest pass rusher.Christopher Polk/Getty Images16/24Denzel and Nicole WardIf anyone can pull off a suit with no shirt underneath, it's professional athletes.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images17/24Terron ArmsteadSee what we mean?Christopher Polk/Getty Images18/24Maria TaylorThe NBC sportscaster does not miss.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images19/24LaDainian TomlinsonIt's always nice to see LT, who proved that nothing is more timeless than a well-tailored tux.Christopher Polk/Getty Images20/24Dion DawkinsJosh Allen doesn't win MVP without the protection of his left tackle, Dion Dawkins, a big man with an even bigger fit.Christopher Polk/Getty Images21/24Cameron and Allie HeywardYou don't come to a red carpet to not be seen.Christopher Polk/Getty Images22/24Malik NabersThe New York Giant brought some ice to the Big Easy.Christopher Polk/Getty Images23/24MJ Acosta-RuizThe players can't have all the fun. Reporters can dress too!Kevin Mazur/Getty Images24/24Flavor FlavYeah, boyyy!Matthew Roberson is a Staff Writer for GQ Sports. Before joining GQ, he was at the New Yor
New Orleans is currently the center of the football universe, and during Thursday night's NFL Honors ceremony, a whirlwind of superstars packed the historic Saenger Theatre. Everyone from current players and Hall of Fame coaches to musicians and media personalities were on hand to watch Josh Allen win his first MVP (and pose for photos with girlfriend Hailee Steinfeld), Jayden Daniels take home Offensive Rookie of the Year, and host Snoop Dogg pepper the crowd with his trademark sense of humor.
While the awards portion of the show stole the headlines—particularly Allen beating out Lamar Jackson in a contentious MVP vote—there were also massive fits to be seen up and down the red carpet. Outside of the pregame tunnel, which offers a far different, streetwear-heavy runway, NFL players rarely get a chance to show off their closet. An event like NFL Honors, full of formalwear and expensive jewelry, brings out the best of the best.
Rounding up the most stylish outfits of the night was no easy task, especially with so much of the NFL developing an eye for fashion in recent years. It's not just the quarterbacks and wide receivers anymore, either. Offensive and defensive linemen were dressed to the nines as well, trading in their knee braces for gorgeous suits. Rams edge rusher Jared Verse was not only one of the standout players of this NFL season—earning him Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday—he also showed a keen eye for clothing. And when Patrick Surtain II accepted his Defensive Player of the Year trophy, he did so in a bold green jacket, showing off the same kind of confidence he possesses when locking down opposing wideouts for the Broncos.
Just a few days out from the big game, the NFL had its quasi-Super Bowl of fashion, and the red carpet looks did not disappoint.
- Michael Loccisano/Getty Images1/24
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld
The newly-crowned NFL MVP and the Sinners star both went with classic red carpet looks.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images3/24
Jayden Daniels
Daniels' first NFL Honors called for a special outfit, and he capped off his big night by bringing home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
- Michael Loccisano/Getty Images4/24
Patrick and Michelle Surtain
The Defensive Player of the Year pulled up in one of the night's best dinner jackets.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images5/24
Jared Verse
A unique and effective look for the Defensive Rookie of the Year, who we'll be seeing at NFL Honors for many years to come.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images6/24
Victor Cruz
The Super Bowl champion and GQ Bowl host looking dapper as ever.
- Kevin Mazur/Getty Images9/24
Kay Adams
About as sleek and understated as a fully sequined dress can get.
- Kevin Mazur/Getty Images10/24
Cameron Dicker and Annie Rose Buerk
Always a cool move to match the trim on your ten gallon to your suit.
- Michael Loccisano/Getty Images11/24
Damar Hamlin
Hamlin brought some classic preppy style to the red carpet.
- Michael Loccisano/Getty Images12/24
Nikki Glaser
Glaser, one of the night's presenters, turned heads in a strapless, crystal-adorned look.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images13/24
Cameron and Nikki Jordan
The Saints legend definitely knows a thing or two about dressing for a night out in New Orleans.
- Michael Loccisano/Getty Images14/24
Diana Flores
The star of Mexico's national flag football team rocked one of the night's most memorable gowns.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images16/24
Denzel and Nicole Ward
If anyone can pull off a suit with no shirt underneath, it's professional athletes.
- Michael Loccisano/Getty Images17/24
Terron Armstead
See what we mean?
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images18/24
Maria Taylor
The NBC sportscaster does not miss.
- Kevin Mazur/Getty Images19/24
LaDainian Tomlinson
It's always nice to see LT, who proved that nothing is more timeless than a well-tailored tux.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images20/24
Dion Dawkins
Josh Allen doesn't win MVP without the protection of his left tackle, Dion Dawkins, a big man with an even bigger fit.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images21/24
Cameron and Allie Heyward
You don't come to a red carpet to not be seen.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images22/24
Malik Nabers
The New York Giant brought some ice to the Big Easy.
- Christopher Polk/Getty Images23/24
MJ Acosta-Ruiz
The players can't have all the fun. Reporters can dress too!
- Kevin Mazur/Getty Images24/24
Flavor Flav
Yeah, boyyy!
