Aly Raisman and Julian Edelman Among Star Guests at BODY at ESPYS Party

Pre-ESPY Awards bash also celebrated ESPN the magazine's 2017 BODY issue

By Corinne Heller, Alessandra Mortellaro Jul 12, 2017 4:12 PMTags

Olympic gold-winning gymnast Aly Raisman, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, Golden State Warriors player Nick Young and Zachary Levi were among the star athletes and actors who gathered at the Hollywood nightclub Avalon Tuesday for a pre-ESPYS party, the BODY at ESPYS bash.

The event also celebrated ESPN the magazine's 2017 BODY issue, which features naked photos of the likes of Edelman and fellow party attendees Ezekiel Elliott, running back for the Dallas Cowboys, free-style skier Gus Kenworthy and WNBA player Nneka Ogwumike.

Edelman, who wore a button-down shirt opened halfway and a leather jacket, set in a private VIP section and was spotted chatting with a brunette and other people who came over to greet him, including other women and some of his teammates. During the bash, his nude picture from the magazine was screened, prompting his fellow Patriots players to scream his name and cheer, E! News has learned exclusively.

Champion alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn wore an electric blue backless silk top and black pants and arrived with her boyfriend. 

Aly Raisman

The Olympic gymnast shows some skin.

Zachary Levi

Chuck makes an appearance.

Lindsey Vonn

The alpine ski racer showcases a chic look.

Nick Young

The Golden State Warriors player makes a fashion statement.

Mike Daniels and Heaven Daniels

The Green Bay Packers player and his wife get playful.

Victoria Arlen and Lindsay Czarniak

The Paralympian swimmer and TV personality chat on the red carpet.

DeAndre Jordan

The Los Angeles Clippers player strikes a serious pose.

Shamicka Lawrence

The TV personality poses in a cream dress.

Marcedes Lewis

The Jacksonville Jaguars player goes for a checkered look.

Meghan Duggan

The ice hockey player is all smiles.

Derrick Henry

The Tennessee Titans player makes a bold fashion statement.

Chris Harris Jr. and Leah Harris

The Denver Broncos player arrives with his wife.

Amin Joseph

The actor showcases a smoldering stare.

Tony Jefferson

The Baltimore Ravens player glitters in gold.

Orlando Scandrick and Draya Michele

The Dallas Cowboys player and model pose for pics.

Kirk Morrison

The NFL analyst is all smiles.

Matt Wilkas, Gus Kenworthy

The actor and the Olympic free-skier hold hands on the red carpet.

Cassidy Hubbarth

The ESPN host wears blue velvet.

Finesse Mitchell

The actor strikes a pose.

Donald Penn and Dominique Penn

The Oakland Raiders player and his wife walk the red carpet.

Marcellus Wiley and Annemarie Wiley

The ESPN commentator arrives with his wife.

Jay Glazer, Kirstie Ennis

The Fox Sports commentator and former Marine strike a pose.

Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys player holds ESPN the magazine's 2017 BODY issue.

Prince Fielder and Chanel Fielder

The Texas Rangers player poses with his wife.

Steve Serio

The wheelchair basketball player smiles on the red carpet.

Mike Minor

The pro snowboarder opts for an all black look.

Israel Del Toro

The former Air Force sergeant arrives with his date.

Jamal Adams

The New York Jets player is all smiles.

Julian Edelman

The New England Patriots player holds a copy of ESPN the magazine's 2017 BODY issue.

Simon Pagenaud

The pro race car driver cleans up nice.

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Rapper Too $hort also attended. He sat at a table with a blonde women and was also spotted flirting with a few other women. 

Naughty by Nature gave a surprise performance.  The male members of the Black Eyed Peas were seen dancing along in the VIP section.

The 2017 ESPYS take place Wednesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and will be hosted by Peyton Manning. The ceremony airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.