The 2024 NFL Draft rolls on for Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, and we're set to see some special guest appearances.
The NFL announced that each team will have a celebrity picker on the second day. The list of cameos did not disappoint.
One of the headliners is WWE legend Ric Flair, who is sure to get the crowd going with his signature "Woooo!" roll call when he announces the Buccaneers' third-round pick.
Why is Flair a Buccaneers fan, though? The Sporting News has answers below.
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Why is Ric Flair a Buccaneers fan?
Flair is a resident of Tampa, Fla., and has claimed the Buccaneers as his NFL team.
You might remember "The Nature Boy" hyping up the fans at Raymond James Stadium ahead of Tampa Bay's wild-card win over the Eagles in the 2024 NFL Playoffs.
Flair was named the Buccaneers' "Captain of the Krewe," swinging the sword to bring some energy to the atmosphere.
WOOOOO ‼️@RicFlairNatrBoy is in the building as tonight's Captain of the Krewe! pic.twitter.com/Q2IkhuFeQS
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 16, 2024
Now, he'll be back to announce Tampa Bay's draft pick when the Buccaneers are on the clock in the third round with the 92nd overall pick.
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How old is Ric Flair?
Flair was born on Feb. 25, 1949. He is 75 years old.
Despite his age, Flair can still rile up a crowd. Expect fans to rally around him when he announces the Buccaneers' pick Friday.
