Whether its football season or the off-season, true NFL fans never rest. With the NFL combine, draft, mini camp, training camp, preseason, regular season and the post season, being a football fan is hard work. (Just ask Cleveland Browns fans). There’s just so much to keep track of. Doubly so when it comes to team apparel and merchandise that NFL fans crave. To help wade through the deluge of NFL products out there we picked out a list of ten of our best football gifts for men that any guy would be proud to show off in his man cave or wear on game day. No matter their favorite team or the size of their collection, you’re sure to find something here for every fan. No penalty flags for offensive gifts here as each one is a winner.
1. Ugly NFL Sweater Cardigan
Best for: Ugly Christmas sweater parties
As the temperatures drop football season staying warm during games is a must! So help him stay warm in ugly Christmas sweater style with these truly amazing NFL sweater cardigans. Button up or button down, these sweaters add a bit of comfort and class to any outfit. Are only question is, can you really call them ugly sweaters when they look this good? Available in all 32 team’s styles and colors.
2. NFL 3d Brxlz Helmet
Best for: The child at heart
Show off your team spirit with this officially licensed NFL LEGO style brick helmet. With over 1,000 pieces this is a fun project the whole family can enjoy building together and a unique way to root for your team. When finished, this unique piece of art will look great in any game room or any shelf. A perfect gift for younger football fans as well as one of the best football gifts for men you’ll find.
3. NFL Deluxe Grill Cover
Best for: Sunday backyard BBQs
Sundays are for grilling, beers, and football with friends and family. But when the game is over how will he keep his grill ready to go for the next big game? It’s easy with this durable vinyl grill cover covering the barbecue. Large enough to fit nearly any grill and made to last, this cover comes with straps to securely keep the grill covered in any kind of weather. While the bright colors and large team graphics leave no doubt who the home team is on game day. Max protect his grill from rust, dirt and wind with this football themed cover. And be sure to complete the look with a matching team propane tank cover
4. McFarlane Toys EA Sports Madden NFL Action Figure
Best for: Office cubicles
For years now, McFarlane toys have produced some of the highest quality action figures on the market. And their latest line of NFL toys is no exception. Featuring insane attention to detail, huge scale and dynamic poses so realistic you’ll think the player is still in motion, there isn’t a football fan alive who wouldn’t one. Guaranteed to bring a smile to his face, they make a great addition to any man cave or stuffy office space. Available in a variety of teams, players, and uniform styles.
5. Wilson NFL MVP Football
Best for: Impromptu pick up games
Trust us, watching the NFL is soooo much better with a football in hand. There’s something about having that tactile feel of a pigskin in your hands that makes viewing a game a deeper experience. In addition, guys need no excuse to toss a football around during a pool party, backyard bbq or heading to the big game. Plus, you’d be surprised how many guys actually don’t own a football.
6. When Pride Still Mattered – A Life Of Vince Lombardi
Best for: Offseason reads
There is a reason the trophy presented to the winner of the Super Bowl each year is called the Vince Lombardi trophy. In this Pulitzer Prize winning book, David Maraniss recreates the life of legendary Green Bay Packers coach, Vince Lombardi’s life from an immigrant’s son to the man who helped turn football into America’s true natural pastime. Even today, Lombardi casts a long shadow over the state of the NFL and this superbly crafted biography details why it can’t be any other way. One of the best football books ever written and an essential addition to any fan’s library.
7. NFL Pint Glasses
Best for: Game time drinks
What better way to enjoy game day than with a cold beer by your side? And what better way to enjoy a cold one than in a frosty pint glass emblazoned with your team front and center? This pair of 16 ounce glasses feature his favorite team’s logo in bright colors surrounded by decorative watermarks for a stylish modern design. Dishwasher safe and licensed by the NFL, these glasses are perfect for Sundays.
8. NFL Soft-Sided Insulated Cooler Bag
Best for: Tailgating with friends
A necessity for tailgating. This cooler bag from Coleman holds 9 cans and the ice needed to keep them cold all day and night long thanks to its antimicrobial foil liner. The shoulder strap keeps hands free for other essential items and when not in use the bag can be easily stored thanks to its soft and lightweight construction. The cooler comes in every team’s colors and is as useful for camping, beach trips and parties as it is football games. A must have for active football fans.
9. OTS NFL Unisex-Adult Select All-Star Adjustable Hat
Best for: Messy hair days
Look great and support your team all at the same time with these stylish NFL hats. Featuring bright swaths of each team’s colors, and a large team logo meticulously embroidered on each cap, these hats are fantastic. A welcome addition to any fan’s wardrobe. Perfect for game day or any day.
10. PROLINE NFL 2’x4′ Cornhole Board Set
Best for: Pregame with friends
Cornhole. The bean bag game. Bags. Baggo. Sack Toss. Whatever you call it, cornhole is a traditional tailgating pastime that has exploded in popularity over the years. In it, players take turns lobbing bean bags onto the wooden boards to score without sliding off. Bags that fall into the hole score extra points and give the perfect opportunity to boast. The game can be played with one hand, so a beverage can always be kept handy, and is fun for players of all ages and skill. These high quality NFL themed boards are made of solid wood and come with matching team bean bags for hours of competitive fun with friends and family.