All the Best Photos from the First Round of the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland
Guests attending the NFL Draft in Cleveland, Ohio, had to adhere to COVID-19 protocols — including masks and temperature checks for fans — as their teams selected the next generation of talent in the league
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Bucs Pride
Fans represented their teams at Cleveland's FirstEnergy Stadium, including 2021 Super Bowl champions the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who selected Joe Tryon as their first-round pick.
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Headed to Denver
Picked ninth, Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II — posing here with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell — will now play for the Denver Broncos.
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Showing His Stripes
Ja'Marr Chase went fifth in the first round, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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All Smiles
Sports commentator Michael Irvin couldn't help but hug Goodell as he emceed the event.
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Back in the Game
A temporary amphitheater was erected outside of the stadium for the selection process, with vaccinated fans invited into the standing-room-only area.
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New York or Bust
Greg Rousseau is now a Buffalo Bills player, coming out of the University of Miami.
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Going to Miami
Going sixth overall, Jaylen Waddle was selected by the Miami Dolphins.
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Right at Home
As each team made their pick, fans were invited onto the stage to sit in Goodell's leather chair brought from his basement in Bronxville, New York.
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When You're a Jet
Quarterback Zach Wilson, who played at Brigham Young University, was drafted by the New York Jets.
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Getting in the Spirit
Even No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence, who participated from South Carolina, got in the action in Cleveland — well, at least a cut-out version of the athlete.
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The Golden State
Trey Lance left behind North Dakota State to become a San Francisco 49er.
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Fixed Up to the Nines
Chase, Lance, Kyle Pitts and Rashawn Slater all stand onstage showing off their crisp suits for the occasion.
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New York State of Mind
Florida's Kadarius Toney, a wide receiver, is now a New York Giant, as a fan proudly held up the athlete's new jersey.
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Dreams Come True
Lance gave Goodell a big hug when he was selected third on Thursday night.
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Heading Home
A fan proudly showed off Jamin Davis's new Washington Football Team jersey after he was named the 19th selection in the first round.
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Getting Cozy
Goodell shared a moment with one of the lucky fans reclining in the commissioner's chair, which featured heavily during the 2020 virtual NFL Draft amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lone Star Linebacker
From Penn State University to Dallas, Texas: Micah Parsons is now a Cowboy!
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Fly Eagles Fly
DeVonta Smith shook fans' hands as he walked onstage in Cleveland after being named the 10th pick by the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Patriots Nation
Alabama's Mac Jones will follow in the footsteps of Tom Brady as the next quarterback selected by the New England Patriots.
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California Love
Slater will be heading to Los Angeles to play offensive tackle for the Chargers.