The glitz and glamour of the NFL draft went to new heights this year, taking up much of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, complete with a red carpet experience and fan photo ops with the new draftees. Here is a look at some of those moments as the first-round draft picks found their new homes.
Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen fist-bumps a Cowboys fans making his way into the stadium. Allen would be selected seventh by the Buffalo Bills.
AP Photo/Eric GayWearing his Louisville red, defensive back Jaire Alexander made sure his suit was on point to match the red carpet entrance before the draft. Alexander would go to the Packers at No. 18.
Tim Warner/Getty ImagesAlabama linebacker Rashaan Evans was perhaps the most fashionable first-round selection on the red carpet. Evans will be swapping out his crimson in the future for a selection of Tennessee Titans blues after their pick at No. 22.
Jerome Miron/USA TODAY SportsUCLA quarterback Josh Rosen seems to be all smiles as he receives an Arizona Cardinals jersey from commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected 10th overall in the draft.
AP Photo/David J. PhillipFormer Washington defensive tackle Vita Vea walks the stage after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 12.
AP Photo/David J. PhillipBoise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch celebrated with his new fans in his new home at AT&T Stadium after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 19th pick.
AP Photo/Michael AinsworthPittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier walked out onstage to announce his team's first-round selection -- Virginia Tech safety Terrell Edmunds.
AP Photo/David J. PhillipCentral Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin was one of 23 players invited to the draft, and though he was not selected in the first round, the inspiration to many across the country did get a chance to walk onto the stage before the draft.
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