It was supposed to be one of the most thrilling moments of Kelvin Banks Jr.’s life—the moment he heard his name called during the NFL Draft.
As an offensive lineman out of the University of Texas, he was selected ninth overall by the New Orleans Saints on Thursday evening.
But as he celebrated with his family and friends, a small, unexpected moment of chaos stole some of the spotlight.
We just had a baby throw up during the NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/ieX5B2WIfV
— Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) April 25, 2025
A Surprise Moment at the Draft Party
The cameras captured the joyful scene as Banks received the call confirming his future with the Saints.
Family and friends clapped and cheered, basking in the excitement.
But in the midst of the celebration, his infant son, Khalil, was caught in a bit of a commotion.
It appeared that as Banks’ partner, Demetria, clapped with enthusiasm, the movement may have jostled little Khalil a bit too much.
Whether that caused what happened next is unclear, but as the cameras focused on the joyful moment, Khalil suddenly lost his lunch—throwing up right on live television.
The unexpected scene was captured and quickly shared on social media, and fans couldn’t resist having some fun with it.
Social Media Reacts to the Baby’s Big Moment
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to make light of the situation.
One user jokingly wrote, “We just had a baby throw up during the NFL Draft,” while another added, “Kelvin Banks being drafted to the Saints was too much for the baby to handle.”
The playful comments kept coming, with one user quipping, “Kelvin Banks the 3rd thinks the #saints isn’t a good fit.”
Others continued to poke fun, saying things like, “Banks is a great pick, but not everybody loves it. Just ask the baby…” and “If my Dad was drafted by the Saints I would be puking too.”
Some even blamed the excitement, with one saying, “That baby at the Kelvin Banks watch party just yakked cuz its mom was moving around so much celebrating.”
Moving On to the NFL
Despite the humorous moment with Khalil, it’s clear that this was still a huge milestone for Banks, who will now head off to the NFL with the New Orleans Saints.
The talented offensive lineman is now tasked with protecting quarterback Derek Carr.
His future in the league looks bright, and his fans are excited to see what comes next.
A Promising Career Ahead
Banks was widely regarded as one of the top offensive line prospects in this year’s draft, and he’s earned that reputation.
Last year, he won the prestigious Lombardi Award, given to the top offensive lineman in the nation, and the Outland Trophy for the best interior offensive lineman.
He also earned All-American honors, solidifying his place as one of the draft’s most accomplished players.
The Saints had a tough 2024 season, finishing 5-12 and missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.
But with Banks now in the fold, the team is hopeful for a stronger future on the offensive line.
What’s Next for Kelvin Banks Jr.?
Now that the draft is behind him, the real work begins.
Kelvin Banks Jr. has made his mark, and fans are eager to see him take the field for the Saints.
As for Khalil’s unexpected TV moment, it’ll go down as one of the most memorable (and amusing) parts of the draft.