Sharapova gives Stafford makeover advice

Matthew Stafford is not an NFL quarterback yet, but he’s already enjoying some of the perks.

Like face-time with Maria Sharapova.

All signs point to the former University of Georgia star quarterback being the first player selected when the NFL draft starts Saturday. Stafford’s agent has been in pre-draft contract talks with the Detroit Lions, who own the first pick, since midweek, according to reports.

While Stafford waits for that drama to unfold, he filmed an upcoming appearance on ESPN’s news magazine show, E:60, in Los Angeles. Also on the set was Sharapova, champion of tennis courts and eye-candy Websites alike.

The network said in a press release this week that Sharapova offered Stafford a makeover prior to the quarterback’s photo shoot for an upcoming article in ESPN the Magazine. The press release stated that Stafford arrived for the shoot “looking more like a disheveled college student than a future pro quarterback on the cusp of earning millions. After telling Sharapova that his hair was off limits, Stafford’s makeover turned out to be much more than he bargained for as he received fashion tips from the Russian tennis star.”

The makeover advice was not apparent in the promo video ESPN released. But that’s why they want you to watch when the show airs Tuesday night.