PICS AND VIDEO: Do I Need to Explain Why Kate Upton in 'Esquire' Is Important?

The Bill Kuchman Chronicle is a big fan of Kate Upton, just like most of America is right now. Which is why when Esquire does something awesome like run a photoshoot of the model, we're going to share it with you. With the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model to be announced in just days, Upton seems like a lock for that too.

In the meantime, head past the jump to check out Upton's Esquire photos and video.