Fans sometimes say that “NFL” is an anacronym for the “No Fun League”. One of the last places where a fan could engage with the real personality of a player was the Red Carpet before the draft.
Players routinely show up in strange outfits. Remember former Cleveland Browns selection Danny Shelton showing up in a dress (ok, technically it was a Lavalava)? Or Ezekiel Elliot’s outfit that showed most of his midriff?
Players routinely are very honest about their plans on the Red Carpet. In 2015, now Chicago Bears wide receiver showed up on the Red Carpet saying he would be happy to go anywhere.