Ranking the 5 best and worst 2018 NFL Draft hats
The NFL officially unveiled its 2018 NFL Draft hats Thursday, and they're a departure from what we normally see on draft night.
The collection features slogans from all 32 teams - some better than others.
We've ranked the five best and worst draft hats based on the likelihood of the hat actually being purchased and worn.
Best
5. Falcons
Gear up! 2018 Draft cap: https://t.co/OACKn41AMX
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 12, 2018
PS: You can also pick them up at the Atlantic Station and @MBStadium team stores 👍 pic.twitter.com/44JaCSeByJ
The Falcons enlisted the likes of Samuel L. Jackson to help get this slogan off the ground, and it has stuck. Only a handful of this year's draft hats meet the mark. This is one of them.
4. Vikings
This is the @Vikings' NFL Draft hat. I want one. pic.twitter.com/LIe63incY9
— Jason Van Arkel (@JVAPxP) April 11, 2018
Playing off the uber-popular "Game of Thrones" and borrowing from the Toronto Raptors' "We The North" marketing machine was a smart call. The Vikes are winners on and off the field.
3. Rams
Rams 2018 Draft Cap pic.twitter.com/kDuGTBFKy0
— Carlos Mena (@Fogmaster1990) April 10, 2018
The word "gang" is an absolute no-go for all things branding, but "mob" just meets the standards of acceptability. And thank goodness for that, because these hats are fire.
2. Bills
Bills 2018 Draft Cap pic.twitter.com/8MKaGN6Mgo
— Carlos Mena (@Fogmaster1990) April 10, 2018
There was no way the NFL would allow "Bills Mafia" on a hat, so this is the next best thing. Well, this and "Devon, get the tables!"
However, the Bills' hat misses out on the top spot partly because of the poor execution of the "Let's Go Buffalo" chant on the sweatband.
1. Eagles
Get the official Draft Hat of the Super Bowl Champions. #FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 12, 2018
Available in stores and online now: https://t.co/uhZnAh2o0Q pic.twitter.com/WA33KcFEHm
1) They're the defending Super Bowl champs, and that gives a boost to all their merchandise. 2) The Eagles' slogan is one of the best in the league and comes with a catchy fight song.
Worst
5. Saints
The #Saints 2018 Draft Day cap goes on sale April 12th. #BigEasyFootball #WhoDatNation
— Brandon Long (@BrandonLong247) April 10, 2018
📝: https://t.co/RPfXpK2v1L pic.twitter.com/O2qWEIFHTD
Anything other than "Who Dat" is unacceptable.
4. Colts
Only thing missing from this new Colts draft hat, is the anvil. Am I right, @Schultz975? pic.twitter.com/YeB8ANdhcj
— Luke Schultheis (@LuckAtLuke) April 10, 2018
Colts fans can't even figure out what this means. The team should have gone with "The rivalry is back on."
3. Patriots
Introducing the 2018 Patriots New Era Draft Cap Collection! Shop Now: https://t.co/HIUBekJVT0 #2018PatriotsDraftCaps #PatriotsProShop pic.twitter.com/fntHP4Nh2I
— Patriots ProShop (@PatriotsProShop) April 12, 2018
This hat is going to fly off the shelves in Massachusetts. But does anyone else really want to walk around wearing a slogan that sounds like something your boss would scream at you?
2. Dolphins
Dolphins 2018 Draft Cap pic.twitter.com/UVua9JF074
— Carlos Mena (@Fogmaster1990) April 10, 2018
Like most things Dolphins, this is truly uninspired.
1. Panthers
FIRST LOOK: The #Panthers' official 2018 draft cap has been revealed.
— Panthers247 (@NFL_Panthers247) April 10, 2018
[https://t.co/NkmrxKOzfS] pic.twitter.com/fIyV7Mrj2D
When doing too much goes wrong.