{"id":1894016,"date":"2026-04-19T05:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T02:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1894016"},"modified":"2026-04-19T05:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T02:00:42","slug":"los-angeles-rams-tap-ice-cube-and-chris-tuckers-sons-for-thursday-nfl-draft-teaser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1894016","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Rams Tap Ice Cube and Chris Tucker&#8217;s Sons for &#8216;Thursday&#8217; NFL Draft Teaser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F18%2Flos-angeles-rams-drop-thursday-nfl-draft-short-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n 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Angeles Rams Thursday draft short with Ou2019Shea Jackson Jr., Destin Tucker, Terry Crews, YG, and Jared Verse parodying Friday\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Brevin Townsell\/Los Angeles Rams\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":null}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n<p>                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F18%2Flos-angeles-rams-drop-thursday-nfl-draft-short-0.jpg?q=75&amp;w=800&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Los Angeles Rams Thursday draft short with O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr., Destin Tucker, Terry Crews, YG, and Jared Verse parodying Friday\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Brevin Townsell\/Los Angeles Rams<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Apr 19, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Features O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker in a comedic homage to their fathers\u2019 breakout roles<\/li>\n<li>Includes a cameo from Terry Crews, a former Rams draftee, alongside neighborhood bully Deebo references<\/li>\n<li>Showcases current Rams players Jared Verse, Byron Young, and Kevin Dotson in parody roles ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Rams have officially flipped the script on traditional pre-draft hype with the release of <em>Thursday<\/em>, a cinematic short film teasing their 2026 NFL draft strategy. Tapping into West Coast nostalgia, the three-and-a-half-minute production serves as a direct parody of the 1995 cult classic <em>Friday<\/em>. Starring O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker \u2014 the real-life sons of original film leads Ice Cube and Chris Tucker \u2014 the project masterfully re-creates iconic neighborhood scenes to celebrate the franchise\u2019s return to the first round.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"terry-crews\",\"yg\",\"los-angeles-rams\",\"generated\",\"oshea-jackson-jr-2\",\"destin-tucker\",\"jared-verse\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6706885,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Filmed at the actual South Central house used in the original 1995 movie, the teaser follows the duo navigating standard pre-draft day activities with a comedic twist. Actor Terry Crews, famously selected by the Rams in the 1991 draft, pulls up on a beach cruiser bicycle to re-enact the legendary \u201cWhat chain?\u201d sequence, snatching a Super Bowl ring instead of jewelry. Adding heavy local flavor, West Coast rap staple YG drops in for a cameo as Stanley, while Rams guard Kevin Dotson hilariously assumes the role of \u201cBig K-Dot,\u201d a clever spin on the infamous character Big Worm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Rams chief marketing officer Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick noted that the initiative intentionally connects with the city\u2019s undeniable creative influence. Anchoring the promotional push, the video ultimately wraps with the original film\u2019s memorable tagline, \u201cA lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday,\u201d serving as a nod to the grueling three-day marathon of the draft itself.\n<\/p>\n<p>We got the Draft soon\u2026 we got s*** to do! pic.twitter.com\/2nQuFBR9bW\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>X<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Official social media post from the Los Angeles Rams announcing the draft video.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Yardbarker<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Report covering the release of the Rams&#8217; &#8216;Friday&#8217; themed 2026 NFL draft teaser.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6706883\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8220;A Chilling Effect&#8221;: FIFA COO Heimo Schirgi Slams NJ Transit\u2019s $150 USD Fare Hike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6707931\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in History\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6707928\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>FIA Confirms 2026 F1 Regulation Tweaks Before Miami\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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               <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Brevin Townsell\/Los Angeles Rams<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Apr 19, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Features O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker in a comedic homage to their fathers\u2019 breakout roles<\/li>\n<li>Includes a cameo from Terry Crews, a former Rams draftee, alongside neighborhood bully Deebo references<\/li>\n<li>Showcases current Rams players Jared Verse, Byron Young, and Kevin Dotson in parody roles ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Rams have officially flipped the script on traditional pre-draft hype with the release of <em>Thursday<\/em>, a cinematic short film teasing their 2026 NFL draft strategy. Tapping into West Coast nostalgia, the three-and-a-half-minute production serves as a direct parody of the 1995 cult classic <em>Friday<\/em>. Starring O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker \u2014 the real-life sons of original film leads Ice Cube and Chris Tucker \u2014 the project masterfully re-creates iconic neighborhood scenes to celebrate the franchise\u2019s return to the first round.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"terry-crews\",\"yg\",\"los-angeles-rams\",\"generated\",\"oshea-jackson-jr-2\",\"destin-tucker\",\"jared-verse\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6706885,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Filmed at the actual South Central house used in the original 1995 movie, the teaser follows the duo navigating standard pre-draft day activities with a comedic twist. Actor Terry Crews, famously selected by the Rams in the 1991 draft, pulls up on a beach cruiser bicycle to re-enact the legendary \u201cWhat chain?\u201d sequence, snatching a Super Bowl ring instead of jewelry. Adding heavy local flavor, West Coast rap staple YG drops in for a cameo as Stanley, while Rams guard Kevin Dotson hilariously assumes the role of \u201cBig K-Dot,\u201d a clever spin on the infamous character Big Worm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Rams chief marketing officer Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick noted that the initiative intentionally connects with the city\u2019s undeniable creative influence. Anchoring the promotional push, the video ultimately wraps with the original film\u2019s memorable tagline, \u201cA lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday,\u201d serving as a nod to the grueling three-day marathon of the draft itself.\n<\/p>\n<p>We got the Draft soon\u2026 we got s*** to do! pic.twitter.com\/2nQuFBR9bW\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>X<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Official social media post from the Los Angeles Rams announcing the draft video.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Yardbarker<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Report covering the release of the Rams&#8217; &#8216;Friday&#8217; themed 2026 NFL draft teaser.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6706883\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8220;A Chilling Effect&#8221;: FIFA COO Heimo Schirgi Slams NJ Transit\u2019s $150 USD Fare Hike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6707931\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in History\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6707928\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>FIA Confirms 2026 F1 Regulation Tweaks Before Miami\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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               <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Brevin Townsell\/Los Angeles Rams<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Apr 19, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Features O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker in a comedic homage to their fathers\u2019 breakout roles<\/li>\n<li>Includes a cameo from Terry Crews, a former Rams draftee, alongside neighborhood bully Deebo references<\/li>\n<li>Showcases current Rams players Jared Verse, Byron Young, and Kevin Dotson in parody roles ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Rams have officially flipped the script on traditional pre-draft hype with the release of <em>Thursday<\/em>, a cinematic short film teasing their 2026 NFL draft strategy. Tapping into West Coast nostalgia, the three-and-a-half-minute production serves as a direct parody of the 1995 cult classic <em>Friday<\/em>. Starring O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker \u2014 the real-life sons of original film leads Ice Cube and Chris Tucker \u2014 the project masterfully re-creates iconic neighborhood scenes to celebrate the franchise\u2019s return to the first round.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"terry-crews\",\"yg\",\"los-angeles-rams\",\"generated\",\"oshea-jackson-jr-2\",\"destin-tucker\",\"jared-verse\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6706885,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Filmed at the actual South Central house used in the original 1995 movie, the teaser follows the duo navigating standard pre-draft day activities with a comedic twist. Actor Terry Crews, famously selected by the Rams in the 1991 draft, pulls up on a beach cruiser bicycle to re-enact the legendary \u201cWhat chain?\u201d sequence, snatching a Super Bowl ring instead of jewelry. Adding heavy local flavor, West Coast rap staple YG drops in for a cameo as Stanley, while Rams guard Kevin Dotson hilariously assumes the role of \u201cBig K-Dot,\u201d a clever spin on the infamous character Big Worm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Rams chief marketing officer Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick noted that the initiative intentionally connects with the city\u2019s undeniable creative influence. Anchoring the promotional push, the video ultimately wraps with the original film\u2019s memorable tagline, \u201cA lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday,\u201d serving as a nod to the grueling three-day marathon of the draft itself.\n<\/p>\n<p>We got the Draft soon\u2026 we got s*** to do! pic.twitter.com\/2nQuFBR9bW\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>X<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Official social media post from the Los Angeles Rams announcing the draft video.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Yardbarker<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Report covering the release of the Rams&#8217; &#8216;Friday&#8217; themed 2026 NFL draft teaser.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6706883\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8220;A Chilling Effect&#8221;: FIFA COO Heimo Schirgi Slams NJ Transit\u2019s $150 USD Fare Hike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6707931\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in History\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6707928\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>FIA Confirms 2026 F1 Regulation Tweaks Before Miami\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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    <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Features O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker in a comedic homage to their fathers\u2019 breakout roles<\/li>\n<li>Includes a cameo from Terry Crews, a former Rams draftee, alongside neighborhood bully Deebo references<\/li>\n<li>Showcases current Rams players Jared Verse, Byron Young, and Kevin Dotson in parody roles ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Rams have officially flipped the script on traditional pre-draft hype with the release of <em>Thursday<\/em>, a cinematic short film teasing their 2026 NFL draft strategy. Tapping into West Coast nostalgia, the three-and-a-half-minute production serves as a direct parody of the 1995 cult classic <em>Friday<\/em>. Starring O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker \u2014 the real-life sons of original film leads Ice Cube and Chris Tucker \u2014 the project masterfully re-creates iconic neighborhood scenes to celebrate the franchise\u2019s return to the first round.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"terry-crews\",\"yg\",\"los-angeles-rams\",\"generated\",\"oshea-jackson-jr-2\",\"destin-tucker\",\"jared-verse\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6706885,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Filmed at the actual South Central house used in the original 1995 movie, the teaser follows the duo navigating standard pre-draft day activities with a comedic twist. Actor Terry Crews, famously selected by the Rams in the 1991 draft, pulls up on a beach cruiser bicycle to re-enact the legendary \u201cWhat chain?\u201d sequence, snatching a Super Bowl ring instead of jewelry. Adding heavy local flavor, West Coast rap staple YG drops in for a cameo as Stanley, while Rams guard Kevin Dotson hilariously assumes the role of \u201cBig K-Dot,\u201d a clever spin on the infamous character Big Worm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Rams chief marketing officer Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick noted that the initiative intentionally connects with the city\u2019s undeniable creative influence. Anchoring the promotional push, the video ultimately wraps with the original film\u2019s memorable tagline, \u201cA lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday,\u201d serving as a nod to the grueling three-day marathon of the draft itself.\n<\/p>\n<p>We got the Draft soon\u2026 we got s*** to do! pic.twitter.com\/2nQuFBR9bW\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p>        <span class=\"author-name\"><span>4<\/span> <span>Articles<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Terry CrewsYGLos Angeles RamsO\u2019Shea Jackson Jr.Destin TuckerJared Verse\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>X<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Official Rams X Post: We got the Draft soon&#8230; we got s*** to do!<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Official social media post from the Los Angeles Rams announcing the draft video.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>Yardbarker<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Rams Drop &#8216;Friday&#8217; Themed Video Ahead Of 2026 NFL Draft<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Report covering the release of the Rams&#8217; &#8216;Friday&#8217; themed 2026 NFL draft teaser.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>The Rams<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Official Video: &#8220;Thursday&#8221; | Rams 2026 draft<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Los Angeles Rams kick off the NFL Draft with help from some old neighborhood friends&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>The Rams<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS: Rams on set for \u201cThursday\u201d draft video<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Behind the scenes gallery of the Los Angeles Rams filming the &#8216;Thursday&#8217; draft promo.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/los-angeles-rams-drop-thursday-nfl-draft-short&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F18%2Flos-angeles-rams-drop-thursday-nfl-draft-short-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Apr 19, 2026 4.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources 4 Articles Share this article Brevin Townsell\/Los Angeles Rams Sports Apr 19, 2026 4.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Features O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker in a comedic homage to their fathers\u2019 breakout roles Includes a cameo from Terry Crews, a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1894016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894016","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1894016"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894016\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1894016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1894016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1894016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}