Feb. 24, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PT<\/p>\n
The Scouting Combine is about ready to start this week, which means the 2026 NFL draft is right around the corner. The cornerstone of the league’s offseason, where fans truly get an idea of how their team is going to shake out for the upcoming campaign starting in the fall.<\/p>\n
Of course, what would the draft be without another prime opportunity from the NFL to sling some more merch? Each year, the league releases a new specialized hat for the draft that players will wear as they walk across the stage to get their photo-op with the Commissioner.. and of course fans can purchase a similar one themselves! The 2026 versions are out. I must say, I am quite a fan of this year’s installment.<\/p>\n
Simple, yet elegant. I was a fan of last year’s cap as well, which included a unique pin of Sasquatch holding a football<\/a>. Fun little nod to the Pacific Northwest, but honestly, after a few years of going all out with unique designs, I’m fine with New Era bringing it back to the basics for a season. I can see this being a best-seller for Seattle, as plenty of 12’s are sure to buy a classic looking Seahawks<\/a> hat more than one that might be a little too “out there.”<\/p>\n The NFL’s Scouting Combine will begin this Thursday, February 26th through Sunday, March 1st. The 2026 NFL draft will begin on Thursday, April 23rd and conclude on Saturday, April 25th.<\/p>\n