{"id":871240,"date":"2026-04-21T14:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871240\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:37:05","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-hats-explained-whats-inside-each-teams-cap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871240\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft hats explained: What\u2019s inside each team\u2019s cap"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to the hats<\/a> that will be handed out on-stage at the 2026 NFL Draft, it\u2019s what\u2019s on the inside that counts.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s draft hats were highlighted by team-specific pins<\/a>, but this year\u2019s design features custom graphics inside the front crown of each hat (and a standard NFL Draft logo pin, because pins are still in).<\/p>\n

All draftees will be handed a New Era 9FIFTY design with a snapback fit that features metallic detailing and the team name on the closure, but the hats will also be available in 59FIFTY (fitted) and various other styles.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a guide to every team\u2019s hat and what\u2019s on the inside:<\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Cardinals draft hat features a design with the silhouette of their helmet logo, the \u201cAZ\u201d abbreviation for Arizona and a \u201cSouthwest-inspired pattern.\u201d Or maybe it is a Rorschach test that reveals whether the wearer still sees Kyler Murray in a Cardinals uniform.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cRise Up Red Sea\u201d<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

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No bird silhouettes for the Dirty Birds, but the Falcons\u2019 draft hat has plenty of fruit. Georgia peaches, specifically. You can almost hear that song \u201cPeaches\u201d<\/a> from the rock group the Presidents of the United States of America when you look at it. But hey, the \u201890s are in style, right?<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cRise Up\u201d (Ed. note: everyone except the Red Sea, presumably)<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

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The Maryland state flag flows strong on the inside of the Ravens\u2019 hat. Or perhaps this is a University of Maryland football helmet and we just don\u2019t know it. As much as Marylanders love their state flag, this should be quite popular in Charm City.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cPlay Like A Raven\u201d<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

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The inside of the Bills\u2019 hat is all about currency, with a close up of a stash of buffalo nickels (none of which were used to extend Josh Allen)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cThe Nickel City\u201d<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

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You might have to look closely to see the intimidating set of panther eyes in this hat. If the Panther on the inside of this cap could blink, it would look like there\u2019s nothing there.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cKeep Pounding\u201d<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears<\/p>\n

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So far it\u2019s hard to argue that putting local flags inside draft caps wasn\u2019t a great choice. The Bears hat has the flag for the city of Chicago.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cMonsters of the Midway\u201d<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s not a rug from the \u201870s. Inside this hat is the orange and black striped pattern of a bengal tiger.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cWho Dey\u201d<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

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A \u201cBeware of Dawg\u201d sign and an image of a \u201cdawg\u201d behind a metal fence will greet the Browns\u2019 draft selections when they are handed this cap.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cDawg Pound\u201d<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

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The Cowboys hat has an American Flag for \u201cAmerica\u2019s Team.\u201d Your loyalty, or lack thereof, to the Cowboys likely determines if you agree with that distinction.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cAmerica\u2019s Team\u201d<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

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The beautiful Rocky Mountains grace the inside of the Broncos hat to welcome draftees to the Mile High City. It\u2019s like having a Bob Ross painting pressed against your head.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cBroncos Country\u201d<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions<\/p>\n

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What could be mistaken for a CGI shot in a \u201cFast and Furious\u201d movie is actually an appropriate close-up of an engine inside the Lions hat.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cThe Motor City\u201d<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

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The Packers hat features a look at the famous \u201cfrozen tundra\u201d of Lambeau Field with an image that will likely make the team\u2019s draftees wish they were handed a winter knit cap instead.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cGo Pack Go\u201d<\/p>\n

Houston Texans<\/p>\n

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Inside the Texans hat are two distinct logos: the Houston \u201cH\u201d that is featured on the team\u2019s alternate helmets, as well as an anniversary logo celebrating 25 years in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cH\u2019s Up, H-Town.\u201d<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

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You can\u2019t have a horse shoe without anvils and hammers, and that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll find inside the Colts hat, a representation of the team\u2019s tradition of hitting an anvil before every home game.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cFor The Shoe\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

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Very similar to the Bengals hat, the Jaguars hat designer said, \u201cWhat if we zoomed in on the ribs of a jaguar, what would it look like?\u201d<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cDuuuval\u201d (what else?)<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

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Enjoy this neon red look at Arrowhead Stadium\u2019s pregame player entrance setup<\/a>. It\u2019s just a shame they couldn\u2019t add a device that shoots smoke when someone puts the hat on.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cChiefs Kingdom\u201d<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

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The skulls inside the Raiders hat don\u2019t represent how long the fan base will have to continue to wait to draft a franchise quarterback. There\u2019s also an image of Allegiant Stadium above that pile of skulls.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cOnce a Raider Always a Raider\u201d<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

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No surprises here for the Chargers\u2019 draftees. When they put this hat on they\u2019ll see bolts of lightning on the inside.<\/p>\n

Team slogan inside the hat: \u201cBolt Up\u201d<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n

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The Rams have a new logo (basically, the same as before, but now with more yellow!) and the inside of their 2026 draft cap is a nod to their \u201cVamos Rams\u201d (the team\u2019s Spanish-language fan outreach program) designs.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cRams House\u201d<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

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When you think of the Dolphins you automatically think of Don Shula, Dan Marino throwing long, going undefeated and palm trees. But only the palm trees greet you on the inside of the team\u2019s draft hat. As fun as dolphins are to look at, it\u2019s amazing they didn\u2019t make the cut.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cGo Fins\u201d<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

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The winner for the NFL Draft hat with the most \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d vibes on the inside of it goes to the Vikings with two shadowy viking longships.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cSkol Vikings\u201d<\/p>\n

New England Patriots<\/p>\n

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The classic Patriot Pat logo, which served as the team\u2019s original and now throwback look is a great callback on the inside of the team\u2019s hat.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201c#foreverNE\u201d (Ed. note: Are hashtags still a thing in 2026?)<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

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The silhouettes of a band with golden brass instruments marching along the streets of New Orleans might just be the best interior design in the 2026 NFL Draft hat class.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cGo Saints\u201d<\/p>\n

New York Giants<\/p>\n

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With all the iconic New York City imagery to choose from, the inside of this hat features the team\u2019s \u201cNY\u201d helmet logo on one side and \u201cGO BIG BLUE\u201d beside it. That\u2019s all.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cNYFG\u201d (New York Football Giants)<\/p>\n

New York Jets<\/p>\n

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Classic Jets logos of the past decorate the inside of this hat, but Joe Namath is still not walking through the door.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cJ-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS\u201d<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

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If you were expecting anything less than a bold bald eagle on the inside of the Eagles hat you are going to be severely disappointed.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cGo Birds\u201d<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0<\/p>\n

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There are few things cooler than making the inside of the Steelers hat look like a Terrible Towel, which is exactly what was done. It wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see some of these hats waving around during Pittsburgh home games alongside the actual towels.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cHome of the 2026 NFL Draft\u201d<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

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The 49ers\u2019 past stadiums are inside their hat. Not seen is the controversial electrical substation next to their current stadium.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cForever Faithful\u201d<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

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With that Eagles having already used an entire bird for the inside of their hat, the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks zoomed in and focused on the wing of their feathered friend and longtime mascot Taima the Hawk.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201c12 As One\u201d<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

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The Buccaneers obviously didn\u2019t consult with the Dolphins on who had dibs on palm trees as the inside of Tampa Bay\u2019s hat is strikingly similar. The Florida vibes are strong but it\u2019s surprising a pirate ship wasn\u2019t used. Maybe the Vikings ship wouldn\u2019t allow it?<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cWe Are The Krewe\u201d<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

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The burning blue flame on the inside of the Titans hat is supposed to represent the team\u2019s \u201cTitan heritage,\u201d but it kind of looks like a cool ad for tough actin\u2019 Tenactin.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cTitans of Tennessee\u201d<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders<\/p>\n

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The Commanders cherry blossom design (by artist Chris Pyrate) didn\u2019t make it onto their new uniforms that debuted last week<\/a>, but this is another example of a Washington sports team taking advantage of the popularity of cherry blossoms on sports memorabilia in the Nation\u2019s Capital.<\/p>\n

Slogan inside the hat: \u201cHTTC\u201d (Hail to the Commanders)<\/p>\n

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