HOUSTON \u2013 Danielle Hunter walks the red carpet with just as much confidence that he holds in his profession. His handiwork: sacking quarterbacks with an ultra-detailed pass rushing repertoire at the line of scrimmage.<\/p>\n
At the Texans\u2019 annual Season Premiere, Hunter sported an ultra-sharp seafoam Italian wool suit paired with a dark shirt and black shoes. <\/p>\n
It was another fashion score for Hunter, who\u2019s regarded one of the best-dressed players on the Texans and across the league.<\/p>\n
For the Texans\u2019 star, his wardrobe is taken just as seriously as his job. It all goes hand in hand for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s about professionalism, and taking pride in his appearance. One of the most physically fit players in the NFL with a sculpted build accentuated by gigantic biceps, the Morton Ranch graduate has a closet filled with custom designed suits from prolific and award-winning custom menswear designer Tom Marchitelli of Hoboken, New Jersey. <\/p>\n
The signature looks for Hunter: bold, solid, neutral colors, perfectly tailored to his specifications in an ongoing fashion collaboration and shared vision of style with Marchitelli.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my job, and the biggest thing is I just always want to look professional,\u201d Hunter told KPRC 2 inside the Texans\u2019 locker room. \u201cI come here to work and I feel like it goes hand in hand. You look how you play, so I feel if you look good, you play good. If you\u2019re always looking to look nice in a business setting, the No. 1 choice is always wear a suit.”<\/p>\n
For Hunter, a 30-year-old native of Jamaica who signed a one-year, $35.6 million contract extension in the offseason for a total payout of $55.1 million and $54.1 million guaranteed this year and next season, it\u2019s not about being flashy. He doesn\u2019t wear ties, or pocket squares or lapel pins. Just clean, classic suits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s just my style,\u201d Hunter said. \u201cI like classy looks. You know, plain colors. Whether it be black or gray, I just like simple stuff. But it\u2019s just got to look professional.\u201d<\/p>\n
Marchitelli is the go-to tailor for several top athletes in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball and NHL. He\u2019s a one-man army and family man who dresses over 500 professional athletes, including 275 NFL players. He had 15 players at the green carpet at the Major League Baseball all-star game.<\/p>\n
His NFL clients include everyone from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jared Verse and retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, including his Super Bowl suit, along with retired stars turned broadcasters Rob Gronkowski and Shannon Sharpe. <\/p>\n