Roger Goodell's Draft Hugs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made a tradition out of hugging drafted players on stage at Radio City Music Hall. Here are some of the most memorable hugs from the last few years.
Michael Brockers hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the St. Louis Rams during the 2012 NFL Draft.
University of Alabama offensive lineman D.J. Fluker hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 NFL Draft.
Florida offensive lineman Mike Pouncey hugs NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the 15th overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2011.
Patrick Peterson, cornerback from LSU and drafted with the 5th pick by Arizona Cardinals, giving NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a hug.
Randall Cobb is hugged by Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 2011 NFL Draft.
Robert Griffin III hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell on the stage after being selected during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eighth pick overall by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL Draft in 2012.
Matt Kalil hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fouth overall by the Minnesota Vikings during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Robert Griffin III hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Washington Redskins during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Mark Barron hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Dontari Poe hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Michael Floyd hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Quinton Coples hugs commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck hugging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected in 2012 as the first pick overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
Stephon Gilmore hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Buffalo Bills during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Fletcher Cox hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Dre Kirkpatrick hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Stanford tight end Coby Fleener hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts during the 2012 NFL Draft.
Matt Kalil hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 2012.
Kendall Wright hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tennessee Titans in 2012.
Trent Richardson hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in 2012.
Shea McClellin hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Chicago Bears in 2012.
Dont'a Hightower hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New England Patriots in 2012.
Justin Blackmon hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012.
Florida State University corner back Xavier Rhodes embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected #25 by the Minnesota Vikings in 2013.
Brigham Young University defensive end Ziggy Ansah hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2013.
Florida State University quarterback E.J. Manuel hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.
University of North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2013.
University of Missouri defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets in 2013.
West Virginia University wide receiver Tavon Austin embraces Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the St. Louis Rams in 2013.
Texas A&M University offensive lineman Luke Joeckel hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013.
University of Texas defensive back Kenny Vaccaro hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New Orleans Saints in 2013.
University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.
Rueben Randle hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Giants in 2012.
University of Alabama player Courtney Upshaw hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in 2012.
University of Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted #13 by the New York Jets in 2013.
University of Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 2013.
West Virginia University quarterback Geno Smith is hugged by Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets in 2013.
Florida State University quarterback E.J. Manuel embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted #16 by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hugs former New England Patriots offensive guard Joe Andruzzi in 2013.
University of Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted number one by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013.
Louisiana State University defensive back Eric Reid hugs Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Francisco 49ers in 2013.
