Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Wins!
And there you have it: in a finals matchup of Cleveland Browns defenders, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah took the win over Denzel Ward. Here he is, folks—your Most Stylish NFL Player, as voted by the fans.
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And it’s hard to imagine a more deserving winner—or one with a more distinctive personal style. Owusu-Koramoah’s only been in the league for a few years, but in that time he’s made a serious mark by incorporating traditional styles from a number of African cultures into his pregame looks, proudly referencing his Ghanaian roots. And he’s looked unbelievably cool while doing it. He’s a reminder that getting dressed isn’t just about looking cool, though—it’s a process that, at its most heightened, can include serious historical research and next-level tailoring. And, of course, plenty of swag.
Thanks for voting along—we’ll see you back here next year!
The Finals
The Cleveland Browns’ Cinderella season continues! In two more or less stunning upsets, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Denzel Ward have advanced to the finals of our Most Stylish Player bracket, defeating Stefon Diggs and DeAndre Hopkins, respectively. Dawg Pound, rejoice!
We can’t say it doesn’t make sense, though: Ward and JOK were routinely among the best-dressed dudes in the tunnel this year, bright spots both in Cleveland and on our Instagram all season long. And now they’ll face off, for bragging rights in the Browns locker room and for the second-most-prestigious football award being given out this month. Go vote on GQ Sports’ Instagram now, and come back tomorrow to see which member of the Browns’ defensive backfield earns the win.
The Semifinals
Though their season ended in the Wild Card round, the Cleveland Browns were undeniably one of the major stories of this NFL season: despite injuries to stars Nick Chubb and Deshaun Watson, the team rallied behind QB Joe Flacco (and a swarming defense) to blitz into the playoffs. They’re doing something similar here, too: two of the four semifinalists for Most Stylish Player come from Cleveland, in Denzel Ward and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
Of course, they’ll face stiff competition: JOK will go up against first-ballot tunnel walker Stefon Diggs, while cornerback Ward will try to lock down star wideout DeAndre Hopkins. Go vote for your favorites on GQ Sports’ Instagram, and check back here tomorrow to see if the Brownies’ second fairytale season will continue.
The Quarterfinals
Players like to say that “NFL” really stands for “Not for Long”—the game is so intense, and so tough, that careers can change in the blink of an eye. There isn’t quite as much tackling in our Most Stlyish NFL Player tournament, but the competition is still fast-moving and fierce. And so it makes sense that stalwarts like Stefon Diggs and CeeDee Lamb have moved into the quarterfinals, with contenders like Kyler Murray and Derrick Henry left behind.
