GLD at the 2026 NFL Draft: Reuben Bain Jr. Custom Chain, First-Round Picks, and More

The 2026 NFL Draft is being held in Pittsburgh, PA, the original home of GLD, where players are hearing their names called and seeing their dreams come true on one of the biggest stages in the world. The Bleacher Report coverage of the draft featured our very own Micah Parsons, a close member of the GLD family, welcoming players into the league. GLD was on display at every moment of the draft, as well as in the key moments leading up to it. Here’s how it all went down.

GLD x Reuben Bain Jr. Draft Day Custom Chain

“With the 15th pick in the NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select…” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said as he welcomed Miami native Reuben Bain Jr. into the league. Reuben walked across the stage with a draft-day custom iced-out GLD pendant and chain, brilliantly shining against a brown suit to represent his Brownsville neighborhood.The custom pendant, with over 170 hand-set stones, features a photo of Bain and his grandmother, who passed away when he was in the 5th grade, and serves as a reminder that she's still watching over him today. Bain was a dominant force at the University of Miami, winning on his own terms, and is looking forward to proving any doubters wrong and showing the same level of excellence in the NFL. Reuben is going from South Florida to Central Florida, not far from the GLD family and headquarters in his hometown of Miami.“I had to come shop with GLD, they got me right for the NFL Draft,” Reuben Bain Jr. said ahead of the draft. Watch Reuben Bain Jr. receive the custom piece and wear it across the stage here.

GLD x NFL Draft 2026: First-Round Picks Who Wore GLD

GLD is well known for being intertwined with the stories of winners. Leading up to the NFL Draft, we showed up in all the moments that matter, and like past years, were part of the stories of many first-rounders. Fernando Mendoza was seen rocking the large iced-out GLD pendant after winning the College Football National Championship, which led to him being the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.Francis Mauigoa, Kenyon Sadiq, and Dillon Thieneman also rocked GLD on the stage at the NFL Draft. Thieneman, who is regarded as one of the “wins of the draft,” wore two GLD yellow gold rope chains as he walked across the stage last night. Chicago fans like Freddie Gibbs couldn’t be happier to welcome Dillon to their team, shouting him out all over Instagram. KC Concepcion and Caleb Downs are also first-round picks who have been part of the GLD story, wearing different pieces leading up to their biggest moment.

2026 NFL Draft: GLD Player Spotlight

GLD’s Official NFL Licensed Pendant Collection

GLD is officially licensed by the NFL, with a pendant collection for all 32 teams. The hype is building for this upcoming season, which kicks off on September 9, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best in recent years. We are always worn by winners, so rep your team with GLD.What chain did Reuben Bain Jr. wear at the 2026 NFL Draft? Reuben Bain Jr. wore a custom GLD draft-day pendant and chain featuring over 170 hand-set stones and a photo of his grandmother, who passed away when he was in the 5th grade. He wore it on stage at the 2026 NFL Draft when he was selected 15th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Who was Reuben Bain Jr. selected by in the 2026 NFL Draft?Reuben Bain Jr. was selected 15th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2026 NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh, PA.

What NFL players have worn GLD?GLD has been worn by Micah Parsons, Reuben Bain Jr., Fernando Mendoza, KC Concepcion, Dillon Thieneman, Francis Mauigoa, Kenyon Sadiq, and Caleb Downs, among others. GLD is also officially licensed by the NFL, with a pendant collection featuring all 32 teams.

Is GLD officially licensed by the NFL?Yes. GLD is officially licensed by the NFL and offers a pendant collection featuring all 32 NFL teams.

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