NFL Draft 2015: Weirdest and Funniest First-Round Moments

It doesn’t matter how scandalous 2014 was for the NFL, reports of the league’s impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. Though things may change down the line at some point, right now the NFL still rules America like Vegemite rules Australia.

The regular season from beginning to end isn’t even five months long, but with the playoffs, free agency, the combine the draft, training camp and the preseason, the sport is essentially a year-even event. And the draft is basically the Super Bowl of the offseason—for some fan bases, this is as good as it gets.

Each year the draft becomes an even bigger production than the previous. Now a three-day event, with the first three rounds now airing in primetime, we’re talking full-on spectacle. These days there are more athletes, analysts and fans in attendance than ever.

With such hullabaloo packed into a single venue, one thing we know for sure is that the first round will be rife with funny and weird moments. Jon Gruden will surely provide a half-dozen alone. So let’s hang in here together and keep score.

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Jameis Famous As Ever 

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Jameis Winston's draft party has a red carpet. #RedCarpet #NotTheOscars #HumblePie #FaceOfBucs #WhereIsBiebs pic.twitter.com/ntXpSqlQHq

— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) April 30, 2015"

So remember when Florida State’s Jameis Winston announced he’d be forgoing attending the draft? Perhaps you were under the impression that he wanted to keep things low key at home with just close friends and family. Um, yeah, not so much!

As it turns out Winston, the quarterback known to be of questionable character, seems to have decided he didn’t want to share the spotlight in Chicago, opting instead for his very own red carpet event—including a backdrop with his very own hashtag #JameisDraft2015.

Dante Fowler's Fabulous(?) Footwear 

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These are the gold shoes, yes gold, that former Florida OLB Dante Fowler will wear to the draft tonight. pic.twitter.com/Aw3YCXsyyE

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 30, 2015"

With a devastating lack of dangerously silly footwear left in the absence of Chad Ochococinco-Johnson, Florida outside linebacker Dante Fowler seems up to the task of filling that void.

Titans Open To a Trade With Bears Under ONE Condition 

It seems like the Titans have no idea what they want to do going into the draft. The only thing they know for sure is that any deal that allows the Bears to trade up to their spot better not include Vanderbilt’s own Jay Cutler. Lol.

Buccaneers Fan Leaves Lasting Memory 

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Great. This is going to be the everlasting image of the #Bucs drafting Jameis Winston. pic.twitter.com/tSItcZpTxx

— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) May 1, 2015"

Wait. Is that a cone on his head? That’s not a bad idea, because word on the street is that Wiston has some boundary issues.

Good Thing Marcus Mariota Can Swim

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Marcus Mariota is tuning in from Hawaii. Can't you tell? pic.twitter.com/co2dAKE3DT

— ESPN (@espn) May 1, 2015"

Eminently likable quarterback out of Oregon, Marcus Mariota decided for forgo the festivities in Chicago, opting instead to stay in his native Hawaii. And based on flowers alone, his presence is greatly appreciated. If he were Johnny Manziel size, he’d be drowning in that bouquet.

Who's This Marcus Fellow?

Oregon's Marcus Mariota has been discussed as a top draft prospect for years now, which makes it all the more hilarious that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced his selection by the Titans as if he was seeing the name for the first time. 

Jags Kicker Makes Astute Observation  

Jason DeCrow/Associated Press

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Roger Goodell is a good hugger

— Josh Scobee (@JoshScobee10) May 1, 2015"

Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee is right about the commish's penchant for handing out overly friendly hugs at the draft. Probably because these guys don't know him well enough to hate him yet.

Kevin White's Humility  

Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press

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According to Kevin White, he is 1.) a great guy, and 2.) humble. #NFLDraft

— Jonathan Potts (@jepotts) May 1, 2015"

Selected by the Bears No. 7 overall, West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White may have a firm grasp on the ball, but he doesn't seem to have as firm a grasp on the definition of humility. 

Zac Stacy Keeps it Real 

Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press

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Yikes

— Zac Stacy (@ZSTACY_) May 1, 2015"

Rams running back Zac Stacy tweeted his instant reaction to the team's decision to draft Georgia's Todd Gurley, who happens to play the very same position. 

Danny Shelton Picks Up The Commish

Selected by the Browns, nose tackle out of Washington Danny Shelton show Roger Goodell a little love by picking him up during the seemingly required on-stage hugs.