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Eli Apple's Mom Told Son No Rolex at Draft Because He Was an Unemployed Dropout

Draft day is a time for athletes to show off their style as they make the leap to the pros, and some go over the top with their outfits and accessories.

High-end suits, fancy shoes, extravagant jewelry. It's all about personal preference—or what mom says you can wear.

The NFL invited former Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple, who declared for the draft after his redshirt sophomore season, to the 2016 NFL draft in Chicago because he was projected to be a first-round pick. As he picked out what he was going to wear for the big night, the 20-year-old had to get approval from his mom, Annie Apple.