Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar provided some amusement for his teammates on Thursday.
Kolar debuted a new hair cut on Thursday at the Ravens' Under Armour Performance Center on Thursday: some fresh cornrows. According to Ryan Mink at ravens.com, Kolar wore skullcap most of the day to build up anticipation for his new hairdo.
When Kolar removed the cap to reveal his intricate braids, Lamar Jackson burst into his laughter, grabbed his phone, and documented the haircut.
On Jackson's Instagram story, he dubbed Kolar, "White chocolate."
.@Lj_era8 approves of the new hairstyle for @charliekolar_ 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/lrmgKsxNU5
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 2, 2024
Jackson also responded to the Ravens on Twitter.
🤣 https://t.co/LeG1YRmwe7 pic.twitter.com/vo9Nu41fgr
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) May 2, 2024
Kolar told Mink that he "just wanted to try something new."
He added, "I've never really seen a white guy with twists or braids before, so I wanted to see how it looked."
Here's another look, from the hairdresser who did the braids.
Kolar, a third-year tight end, said that it's only May, so he has plenty of time to change his look before the 2024 NFL season begins.
Based on Jackson's reaction, it might be good for team camaraderie to keep the new look.
