The Soundtrack of Draft night

The 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, promises more than just the selection of future stars. It’s an event where personal brands are amplified, and musical tastes take center stage. For many, the walkout song is a carefully chosen statement, a glimpse into the player’s personality and aspirations. This year,several artists may see a boost in royalties thanks too these selections.

Musical Choices: Who’s Playing What?

• Lil Wayne: Colorado’s two-way phenomenon, Travis Hunter, has selected Lil Wayne’s Let It All Work Out.
• Rod Wave: with Miami quarterback Cam Ward expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, fans might first hear Freestyle by Rod Wave.
• Rich Homie Quan: However, the sounds of Rich Homie Quan’s Walk Thru might not be echoing outside of Lambeau Field for some.

The Green Room gamble

Fifteen players will be present for the festivities in Green Bay, two more than the 2024 draft in Detroit. Though, attending the draft in person is not without risk. As one might say, Especially in the age of social media, showing up for the draft can be a double-edged sword.

the potential reward is high: Walking up to the stage, hugging the commissioner, and holding up the jersey of the team that just picked you is a moment that can live forever. But the risk of waiting, and waiting, is real. For prospects who aren’t taken early, though, the wait in the green room can be interminable, and your misfortune will likely be the butt of jokes online. That can spoil what should be a joyous occasion.

The Will Levis Effect

The memory of the 2023 draft, where Will Levis fell out of the first round, looms large. there’s a chance one or more players from this year’s group will wind up experiencing what Will Levis did in 2023 when he fell out of Round 1 altogether.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe serves as a notable example this year. Milroe was omitted from a final mock draft for the first round and ranks 70th overall on a big board.