{"id":402477,"date":"2014-09-04T13:30:28","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T18:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=402477"},"modified":"2022-09-18T03:25:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T08:25:38","slug":"top-5-nfl-stars-that-deserves-a-signature-shoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/top-5-nfl-stars-that-deserves-a-signature-shoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 NFL Stars That Deserve A Signature Shoe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL season officially begins tonight as the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks take on the Green Bay Packers in an exciting opening week match-up; and with 30 other NFL teams starting play this week, it\u2019s only right we kick off the NFL season talking about one thing: <em>sneakers<\/em>. In particular, <em>signature sneakers<\/em>. Here is a numerical countdown of the top NFL players we believe deserves their own signature line. Click through the pages to see if your favorite player has made the cut.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> Snkrs Day All-22: The NFL&#8217;s Top Sneakerheads On Offense\u00a0<br \/>\n<strong>RELATED:<\/strong> Snkrs Day All-22: The NFL&#8217;s Top Sneakerheads on Defense\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>5. Earl Thomas<\/h2>\n<p> This 5th year safety is arguably the best player on the Seattle Seahawks. With a stellar resume that dates back to his time at the University of Texas, this Orange, Texas native has been able to build a reputable sneaker collection that extended to his on-field attire. In 2013, Thomas was able to secure a endorsement deal with\u00a0the <strong>Air Jordan<\/strong> brand, thus placing him within a realm of other notable players such as Andre Johnson and Michael Crabtree. However, the reasoning behind building the case for his own signature line is the combination of his recent success and accession to elite status within the NFL. Not too many safeties have been able to secure a signature line, but Thomas\u2019 plethora of on-field heat has been able to turn a few heads within the sneaker industry. From rocking several <strong>Air Jordan 12<\/strong> models to various <strong>Air Jordan 6&#8217;s<\/strong>, the rapid fan base of Seattle paired with the amazing color scheme of the Seahawks would provide a unique aesthetic to the Jordan Brand. <\/p>\n<p> <!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>4.Victor Cruz<\/h2>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/victor-cruz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victor Cruz<\/a> is well-entrenched within the sneaker culture and can make a solid case for having this best sneaker collection in the league. With his in-depth knowledge and cross-over appeal within a New York market, could pose great opportunities for Mr. Cruz and Nike, if a potential signature line were to be explored. Things seemed to work well for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/darrelle-revis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darrelle Revis<\/a>, as the former New York Jet garnered much acclaim for his signature trainer that hit the shelves in 2012. With a diverse sense of style, Cruz\u2019s signature line could have some versatile color schemes that would turn a few heads and provide solid sales numbers.   <!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>3. Joe Haden<\/h2>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dw1JeRkR_4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Haden<\/a> is considered by many NFL fans to be the best defensive back in the league and while he has a stellar case to prove that assertion, his reputable sneaker collection makes him poised to provide the right amount of knowledge to produce a great signature sneaker. As we have seen before, defensive backs have made a solid case for selling sneakers. With Joe being in America\u2019s heartland, the potential marketing capabilities are there. While minimal in comparison to someone like Victor Cruz, who could utilize a New York market; Haden has enough credibility to build an intriguing case for a signature line. It also doesn\u2019t hurt that Johnny Football has all eyes on the Cleveland Browns at the moment.   <!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2. Patrick Peterson<\/h2>\n<p> Under Armour\u2019s newest signee may be the closest thing we&#8217;ve seen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/deion-sanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deion Sanders<\/a>. With Peterson\u2019s mix of speed, strength and undeniable cover skills, he has suddenly vaulted himself into the argument of being the best defensive back in the game. With Deion, in mind this former LSU standout, shouldn\u2019t have any trouble developing a fan base for a signature line. With Arizona being picked as a team on the rise, many potential consumers are looking in Peterson\u2019s direction. As noted by Peterson during an interview with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/darrenheitner\/2014\/07\/29\/patrick-peterson-aligns-with-under-armour-after-three-years-with-nike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes Magazine<\/a>, he hopes to be more than just a name. As Peterson states, \u201c<em>At Nike I just felt like another guy and didn\u2019t have the opportunity to build a brand..\u201d<\/em>. Peterson seems poised to get something done with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/under-armour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Under Armour<\/strong><\/a>, and rightfully so. A noted prior, he\u2019s one of the best young players in the game all while utilizing his plethora of talents to make exciting players. Exciting plays that ultimately translates to popularity amongst fans and eventually retail success of a prospective signature line.   <!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>1. Dez Bryant<\/h2>\n<p>Dez Bryant is a beast. An unequivocal monster on the field that makes 50-50 jump balls really look like 90-10 balls, that always happen to work in his favor. While his prowess on the field is understood, his knack for dominating opponents while exhibiting great style should be noted as well. This Jordan brand athlete frequently wears various <strong>Air Jordan<\/strong> retros during games such as <strong>retro 6s<\/strong> and <strong>retro 12s<\/strong>. During this pre-season, Dez has been spotted on the sideline in various models such as the <strong>Black 3Lab5 5\u2019s<\/strong> and the <strong>Sport Blue Air Jordan 6s<\/strong>. While Dez has been a solid rep for the brand, its time for this All-Pro wideout to garner his own signature line for the Jumpman brand. For starters, Bryant already exhibits the commercial appeal as his prominence for one the most prominent teams in the league has boosted his profile to exponential levels. Also, his branding has shown good signs of being receptive to fans as his \u201cX-Factor\u201d celebration has caught on like wild-fire. Bryant\u2019s appeal seems to stretch far and wide, and with the receiver just being 25-years old, the future seems bright to provide something he could call his own.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL season officially begins tonight as the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks take on the Green Bay Packers&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":149,"featured_media":402633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618,1219126],"tags":[1214133,1208767,1208882,1208519],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v24.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 5 NFL Stars That Deserve A Signature Shoe | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Head over to Snkrs Day to take a look at 5 NFL 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