- NCAA. Travis Hunter shocks fans with GPA reveal hours ahead of NFL Draft
- NCAA. Cam Ward's parents are preparing to become more prominent in the NFL than Taylor Swift
Green Bay is putting its own twist on a time-honored tradition as it hosts the NFL Draft for the first time.
Rather than a traditional red carpet, prospects will walk a green synthetic turf runway designed to mirror Lambeau Field itself, complete with hash marks and sideline detail, offering fans a fully immersive football experience.
NFL Draft prospects take the spotlight
The red carpet festivities run from 4 to 6 p.m. ET ahead of Thursday night's opening round, giving fans a first look at the next wave of NFL talent.
The event is being staged inside the iconic Lambeau Field bowl, with a crowd of about 2,000 expected in designated viewing sections.
Attendees can watch 15 of the top prospects from this year's draft class make their entrance before heading to the green room, located inside the Resch Complex, where they will await the moment their name is called.
NFL Network will provide coverage during its "NFL Draft Kickoff" broadcast.
Among the prospects walking the turf Thursday evening are quarterbacks Cam Ward (Miami) and Jalen Milroe (Alabama), two of the most highly anticipated names in the 2025 class.
Ward is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall selection by the Tennessee Titans, while Milroe's dual-threat skills have scouts intrigued.
But perhaps no player has captured attention like Travis Hunter, the Heisman-winning standout from Colorado who excelled on both sides of the ball.
ing them on the offensive side are Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker, LSU's Will Campbell, and receivers Matthew Golden (Texas) and Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona).
Jeanty, a projected top-five pick, is also making fashion headlines with a custom Swarovski crystal-covered Crocs collaboration that he'll debut on the red carpet.
Defensive talent will also be on display, with edge rusher Abdul Carter (Penn State), interior linemen Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) and Mason Graham (Michigan), and linebacker Jihaad Campbell (Alabama) all set to attend.
In the secondary, cornerbacks Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky) and Will Johnson (Michigan), along with Georgia safety Malaki Starks, round out the group.
As part of the event's local flavor, a tunnel leading to the red carpet features hand-carved team logos made from reclaimed wood by Milwaukee artist Ike Wynter, a nod to the region's heritage and the league's community-driven spirit.
With a rich blend of talent, fashion, and football culture, Green Bay's reimagined red carpet aims to deliver a draft night experience like no other.
Check out the hottest looks from Lambeau Field:
Sherman Stewart, Texas A&M
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Will Johnson
Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Travis Hunter, Colorado
Malaki Starks, Georgia
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Mason Graham, Michigan
Tetairoa Mcmillan, Arizona
Matthew Golden, Texas
Cam Ward, Miami
Jihaad Cambell, Alabama
