Every NFL Team Has a Disney Character Drafted to Them
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Fanatics Fest 2026, an unlikely but fantastic collaboration, was announced with Champion, the NFL, and Disney. Roger Goodell and Taylor Rooks hosted a draft with current and past players from the NFL to draft Disney characters to represent the teams. During Fanatics Fest, Disney announced nine team pairings that included Tom Brady and Fernando Mendoza to pick Darth Vader for the Raiders.
"Every pairing was inspired by the qualities, traditions, and fan culture that define each NFL team, as well as the shared personalities, traits, and stories that connect these teams with beloved Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters,” said Bret Healey, Director of Graphic Design, Disney Consumer Products. “The result is a collection that feels authentic to fans while celebrating the passion behind both fandoms.
It's perfect timing as Disney has been seeing a major push across the hobby.
The Remaining Draft Picks Have Been Released
Disney Consumer Products, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics revealed the remaining team-
character pairings in the Disney, Champion, and NFL Collection, completing the first-ever collaboration pairing all 32 NFL teams with iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters through storytelling-led design rooted in team identity, fandom, and culture.
Team-Character Pairings
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills' Fan pick is Disney’s Beast. Raw strength and duality - intensity with a loyal edge.
Miami Dolphins’ Fan pick is Disney's King Triton. Ruler of the seas and a symbol of strength, King Triton is a natural fit for Miami. His oceanic roots and regal presence reflect the franchise's enduring legacy.
New England Patriots’ Fan pick Marvel’s Captain America. Heritage and heroism — a modern take on an enduring symbol of leadership and patriotism.
New York Jets’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear. Speed, flight, and confidence — anchored in aviation roots.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens’ Fan pick is Disney’s Diaval and Maleficent. Mysterious, methodical, and intimidating, this powerful duo captures the Ravens' relentless presence and purple-and-black identity.
Cincinnati Bengals’ Fan pick is Disney’s Shere Khan. Stripes, swagger, and apex-predator energy.
Cleveland Browns’ Fan pick is Disney’s Pluto. Loyal and always ready to tussle when necessary, much like the Dawg Pound.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Fan pick is Disney’s Pete. Blue-collar, tough, and unapologetically physical. Pete embodies the smash-mouth mentality Steelers fans embrace.
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Jessie. The fearless Toy Story favorite captures the Lone Star spirit, grit, and determination synonymous with Texas football.
Indianapolis Colts’ Fan pick is Disney’s Horace Horsecollar. A classic workhorse representing one of the NFL's most storied franchises and the hardworking Midwest ethos.
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Pepita. The legendary jaguar spirit guide whose courage and strength mirror the Jaguars' identity.
Tennessee Titans’ Fan pick is Marvel’s Thanos. The Titan. Singularly focused, relentlessly determined, and impossible to ignore.
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos’ Fan pick is Disney’s Maximus. A powerful, unbridled horse whose toughness, grit & pioneering spirit perfectly complement the Broncos' identity.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Fan pick is Disney’s Big Bad Wolf. An unstoppable force capable of commanding attention wherever he goes, matching the passion and energy surrounding Chiefs Kingdom.
Las Vegas Raiders’ Fan pick is Star Wars’ Darth Vader. A legacy of edge and mystique, a natural alignment of power and presence.
Los Angeles Chargers’ Fan pick is Disney’s Hercules and Pegasus. Horsepower charged by lightning, legendary strength, and a glorious head of hair.
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Woody. Character, confidence, and timeless appeal — rooted in classic cowboy iconography.
New York Giants’ Fan pick is Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph. Big, bold, and unstoppable — strength balanced with heart.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Fan pick is Marvel’s Doctor Doom. An intimidating, relentless force clad in silver and green, Doctor Doom mirrors the Eagles' intimidating presence and ability to dominate opponents in every phase of the game. In action poses with his cape, Doctor Doom looks like a striking bird of prey.
Washington Commanders’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Hamm. Grounded strength—a tribute to "The Hogs".
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears’ Fan pick is Disney’s Baloo. A bear's bear. Fun-loving, loyal and always up for the good times, Baloo feels right at home in Chicago.
Detroit Lions’ Fan pick is Disney’s Simba. The NFL's iconic lion paired with the king of Pride Rock. A symbol of pride, strength and loyalty, and always on a mission.
Green Bay Packers’ Fan pick is Star Wars’ Chewbacca. Loyal to the cause in the cold, snow, sleet, and rain. Whether it's Hoth or Lambeau, Chewbacca stays until the job is done.
Minnesota Vikings’ Fan pick is Marvel’s Thor. An age-old symbol of power and strength. SKOL!
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons’ Fan pick is Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon. The Millennium Falcon isn't just iconic, it's a fan favorite. Much like Falcons fans, it has built a passionate and cross-generational following that sticks with it through every twist, turn, and unexpected journey.
Carolina Panthers’ Fan pick is Disney’s Bagheera. Tough, disciplined, and relentless, Bagheera reflects the Panthers' black-and-blue identity and controlled grit.
New Orleans Saints’ Fan pick is Disney’s Louis. Louis is a trumpet-playing New Orleans local with the same unbridled enthusiasm as Saints fans and the city they represent.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Fan pick is Disney’s Captain Hook. Pirate legacy with attitude — expressive and unmistakable.
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals’ Fan pick is Disney’s Jafar and Iago. A desert-dwelling duo led by the menacing Jafar and the unmistakably red-feathered Iago.
Los Angeles Rams’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Sulley. Big character, big team, big city. Sulley's enormous presence echoes the Rams' dominant championship-era defenses.
San Francisco 49ers’ Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s Stinky Pete the Prospector. Pete’s persistence in the pursuit of treasure mirrors the Gold Rush heritage and the 49ers' trophy-rush history.
Seattle Seahawks' Fan pick is Disney and Pixar’s “Mine, Mine, Mine” Seagulls. A playful nod to the Pacific Northwest “locals” and one of Disney's most memorable flocks, always ready to claim what's theirs.
Looking Ahead
The Disney, Champion, NFL Collection is part of a broader collaboration between Disney, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics and represents another milestone in Disney and ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl," building toward ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl presentation on February 14, 2027. With all 32 pairings now revealed, the collection gives every NFL fan a new way to wear their fandom and showcase the team personalities that make football culture unlike anything else.
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Craig Cormier lives in New York City with his wife, Stephanie, and dog, Ziggy. He is a passionate sports card collector, focusing primarily on baseball, basketball, and football. He proudly roots for the Yankees, Knicks, and Jets. One of his biggest sports goals is to visit every Major League Baseball stadium—and he is already halfway there! Outside of collecting, he enjoys playing softball, attending trade nights at local card shops, and exploring card shows.