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Top NFL fits & fashion: Tyrod Taylor, Kyler Gordon among best-dressed players of 2025

This week, the top individual on-field performances of the year will be recognized at NFL Honors (9 p.m. ET on NBC and NFL Network, with streaming available on Peacock and NFL+). On Sunday, Super Bowl LX will officially put a button on the NFL season. There's one more thing we have to do with The Fit Files before we can truly turn the page, though: Assemble a list of the best-dressed players of 2025.

The goal of our weekly series was to show the passion players have for style, and to highlight the creativity of these men beyond the gridiron. The players who made our grade all had something to say with their fits, whether they were suited and booted or donning rockstar streetwear.

The 10 players below received the most total votes all season by the members of our panel (Terron Armstead, Jamie Erdahl, Ini Sebastian Ikpe, Jason McCourty, Chad Johnson and myself; scroll down for more information about each voter) and thus earned spots on what I am calling our All-Fit Team. Because our weekly ranking was a top-five list, I've split them into two groups: second-team All-Fit and first-team All-Fit, with the No. 1 vote-getter snagging the title of Fit Files MVP. And I couldn't let the final word on this season pass without giving a nod to the big men who brought their A-games to the tunnel this season.

Without further ado, here are the best-dressed players of 2025, presented in reverse order. Thanks for reading.

A NOTE ON METHODOLOGY: Panelists voted on a list of fits shown off before games from Thursday through Monday during the regular season, with five points being assigned to each first-place vote of a given week, four-points being assigned to each second-place vote, and so on. A top-five ranking was posted after every week between Weeks 1 and 18 except for Week 16, when we took a holiday bye.

BEST-DRESSED BIG MEN OF 2025

Below are the top vote-getters of 2025 among offensive and defensive linemen:

2) Laremy Tunsil, LT, Washington Commanders (22 points)

Courtesy of Megan Sumpton.
Courtesy of Megan Sumpton.

Top-five finishes: Week 1 (T-1, pictured), Week 10 (T-4).

1) Charles Omenihu, DE, Kansas City Chiefs (24 points)

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Courtesy of chiefs.com

Top-five finishes: Week 6 (T-5), Week 17 (T-3, pictured).

SECOND-TEAM ALL-FIT

10) Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs (28 points)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) arrives prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Kara Durrette via AP)

Top-five finishes: Week 1 (4), Week 13 (4, pictured).

9) Jaquan Brisker, DB, Chicago Bears (29 points)

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Top-five finishes: Week 11 (2, pictured), Week 12 (T-4), Week 18 (4).

8) Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings (33 points)

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Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings

Top-five finishes: Week 4 (5), Week 5 (1, pictured), Week 8 (T-5).

7) Jamal Adams, DB/LB, Las Vegas Raiders (39 points)

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Courtesy of IG/@raidersphotographer

Top-five finishes: Week 10 (3), Week 11 (T-3), Week 15 (2, pictured).

6) Stefon Diggs, WR, New England Patriots (41 points)

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Courtesy of X/@Patriots

Top-five finishes: Week 9 (5), Week 11 (T-3), Week 15 (1, pictured).

FIRST-TEAM ALL-FITS

5) Kyler Gordon, DB, Chicago Bears (42 points)

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Top-five finishes: Week 6 (T-5), Week 7 (1, pictured), Week 13 (3).

When Gordon claimed first place in Week 7, Ikpe described the vibe of his look as Gotham City meets GQ/Power, adding it gives "a modern mobster aesthetic that channels luxury tailoring with edge."

In Week 6, when Gordon tied for fifth, Ikpe described Gordon's vibe read as "cozy traveler meets modern streetwear luxury." He noted that the mix of luxe texture "screams fall and pairs perfectly with relaxed denim underneath."

4) Mike Sainristil, DB, Washington Commanders (53 points)

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Courtesy of commanders.com

Top-five finishes: Week 6 (T-2), Week 13 (1, pictured), Week 18 (3).

Here's my take on the ensemble that earned Sainristil first place back in Week 13: "It feels like a great winter look that isn't just for millionaires. In fact, I want this fit in my closet, like, yesterday."

3) Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles (56 points)

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Top-five finishes: Week 2 (4), Week 8 (3), Week 10 (T-4), Week 13 (2, pictured), Week 14 (1).

In Week 13, guest panelist Ian Rapoport praised Hurts' "excellent Men in Black look," offering this description: "full intimidation, looking like an expensive movie hit man."

2) DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles (61 points)

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Top-five finishes: Week 1 (T-1), Week 2 (3), Week 5 (2), Week 8 (2), Week 18 (2, pictured).

The battle for the title of Fit Files MVP came down to our midseason MVP and the veteran Jets QB. And though Smith fell just short, thanks in part to a narrow win for Tyrod Taylor in Week 18, the Eagles receiver needs to be near the top of any list of the NFL's best-dressed players.

Panelist Jamie Erdahl said in Week 1: "The man doesn't miss. I fear he's too fancy every week. I'm unsure what the end game is if they win another Super Bowl. A moon suit?"

As Smith's teammate AJ Brown told me before Super Bowl LIX last year, "when it comes to suits ... we don't even try to top him."

1) Tyrod Taylor, QB, New York Jets (69 points)

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Top-five finishes: Week 2 (1), Week 10 (1, pictured), Week 12 (T-4), Week 18 (1).

Taylor earns his Fit Files MVP crown through smooth consistency and a unique eye for fashion. It is surely not a coincidence that he co-founded a fashion brand, Diallo, with his stylist DexRob.

Panelist Chad Johnson said this of Taylor in Week 2: "There's nothing that needs to be said. Simple, clean and smooth. He makes it look easy."

Taylor's ability to win this crown with his fire fits despite starting just four games in 2025 is a testament to his style.

PANELIST BIOS

Here is a quick refresher on the regular members of our panel:

Terron Armstead -- Former five-time Pro Bowl left tackle for the Saints and Dolphins (2013-2024); currently hosts The Set podcast on YouTube bi-weekly on Monday/Thursday night.

  • Fashion vision: Fashion is our daily "first impression." It's our non-verbal expression, so I use it as the first line of communication.

Jamie Erdahl -- Host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network and the nationally syndicated show GMFB OT.

  • Fashion vision: Designer sweatshirts take the cake.

Ini Sebastian Ikpe -- Leading celebrity stylist and image consultant known for his work in sports and entertainment.

  • Fashion vision: Styling is more than dressing. It's about crafting a narrative that reflects identity, commands presence and sparks conversation. Dress accordingly.

Jason McCourty -- Super Bowl champion and former cornerback for the Titans, Browns, Patriots and Dolphins (2009-2021); current ESPN studio analyst/CBS game analyst.

  • Fashion vision: Fashion is confidence, and confidence is a stain you can't wipe off!

Chad Johnson -- Custom clothier and designer for Duane & Johnson menswear tailoring.

  • Fashion vision: Where style outlives the season -- fashion, to me, is making today timeless.

And finally, I am a national TV reporter for NFL Network, and my fashion vision is: Dress how you want to be addressed and wear what helps you exude, "I'm HIM."

The following voters served as guest panelists over the course of the season:

Kimmi Chex (Week 10) -- Host and analyst across NFL Network studio programming and on-site tentpoles such as NFL Draft, the Super Bowl and beyond.

  • Fashion vision: Trends come and go, but being authentically you can never go out of style, so put on what you want and wear it in a way only you can.

Chinedu Nwoffiah (Week 11) -- Social media producer for the NFL and NFL Network

  • Fashion vision: Look good, play good.

Ian Rapoport (Week 13) -- NFL Network Insider and fashion expert of the show The Insiders.

  • Fashion vision: Be flashy enough so people notice but not flashy enough where people talk about it.

Mike Garafolo (Week 14) -- NFL Network's Reporter and Insider, covering the NFL since suits were mandatory for all 32 teams on road trips.

  • Fashion vision: Fashion should be an outward expression of an inner style that is unique to you and uniquely from you.

Tom Pelissero (Week 15) -- NFL Network Insider

  • Fashion vision: Whatever Ian Rapoport isn't wearing.

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