Social media reacts to the virtual 2020 NFL Draft – follow live!
The wait is over – the 2020 NFL Draft is upon us!
It’s officially NFL Draft Day! ?? pic.twitter.com/cO3btxA3dw
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 23, 2020
And tonight, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know from the world of social media, including what team picked who and how the fans are responding to their team’s selections.
Head to the couch, grab your popcorn, and settle in – tonight is going to be fun!
? We’ve got GIFs of all your favorite #NFLDraft prospects!!! ?
Type their name into the GIPHY search bar and use their GIFs to react to tonight’s Draft! pic.twitter.com/uuEHUHJmuV
— NFL (@NFL) April 23, 2020
No. 1: Cincinnati Bengals, QB Joe Burrow
No surprise here, folks – with the first pick the Cincinnati Bengals select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow.
Welcome to the @Joe_Burrow10 era, @Bengals fans ? pic.twitter.com/fOinABwLgP
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 24, 2020
The Heisman Trophy winner and national champion is headed home back to Ohio!
All it takes is one stellar year. Joe burrow, through transfer, adversity, new offenses and coordinators and coaches and, and a perfect season — he’s the #1 overall pick in the 2020 @NFLDraft
— Joe Ripley (@JripleyWYFF4) April 24, 2020
And don’t worry Joe, we think you still look like a top pick.
Nobody’s allowed to make fun of me tonight none of the barbershops are open
— Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) April 23, 2020
Looks like he fulfilled his high school prophecy of “most likely to become famous.”
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/0KJc8QAOog
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) April 24, 2020
No. 2: Washington Redskins, DE Chase Young
We’re not shocked about this one either – with the second overall pick, the Washington Redskins select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young.
Hey @Redskins fans,
Take a look at your newest addition ?? pic.twitter.com/5z9hqkF0VI
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 24, 2020
In three seasons at Ohio State, Young had 30.5 sacks, including a school record 16.5 last year.
Needless to say, people are excited.
Card is in. Chase Young is a Redskin. Now things get interesting.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 24, 2020
The @Redskins get the best player in the draft with Chase Young. Natural pass rusher w/A+ size, AA & technical skills. He is disruptive, productive and plays hard. Give RR a Julius Peppers-like playmaker off the edge. Skins could have 5 No.1s in the DL rotation in ‘20. #NFLDraft
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) April 24, 2020
CHASE YOUNG COME ON HOME ‼️‼️‼️
— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) April 24, 2020
No. 3: Detroit Lions, CB Jeff Okudah
The chips are falling just how we all thought they would – Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah is the third playmaker off the board.
Jeff Okudah. Third overall to the @Lions! ?⬇️ #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/4w5UWoaZCM
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2020
We’ve got all sorts of fun facts associated with this one!
Jeff Okudah is the 1st DB selected in the top-3 since the Seahawks selected fellow Ohio State Buckeye, Shawn Springs 3rd in the 1997 Draft. pic.twitter.com/IzvSHH3QT8
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 24, 2020
And then maybe our favorite stat of the evening:
This year’s first 3 picks — Joe Burrow, Chase Young and Jeff Okudah — were teammates on the 2017 Ohio State Buckeyes.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 24, 2020
Ohio State knows how to do it, or better yet, Urban Meyer does.
1️⃣ @Joe_Burrow10
2️⃣ @youngchase907
3️⃣ @jeffokudahThe common thread: @CoachUrbanMeyer ?? pic.twitter.com/Ca6cBd9WLf
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) April 24, 2020
No. 4: New York Giants, OL Andrew Thomas
The New York Giants get Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas and protection for their young quarterback Daniel Jones with the fourth pick.
With the 4th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the @Giants select Andrew Thomas, OL @GeorgiaFootball! pic.twitter.com/wmIMcVszCB
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 24, 2020
It looks like the Giants like their offensive lineman.
Andrew Thomas is the 9th OL drafted by the Giants in the 1st round of the Common Draft Era.
The previous 8 combined to make 1 Pro Bowl selection (William Roberts). pic.twitter.com/pnl0BiT6mj
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 24, 2020
As do many of our trusted analysts:
Recently had a lunch w a college football player that went to high school w Andrew Thomas. Raved. Loved his character. Rock solid LT for a decade.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) April 24, 2020
Was hoping Andrew Thomas would slide down to Brady’s Bucs. I slightly liked him the best of the four top tackles. Three-year starter at Georgia. High quality player/person. Rock. Gettleman made a sound decision here.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 24, 2020
Giants pull off another mild first-round surprise: OT Andrew Thomas. Teams love him; but the fan reaction would have been great.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2020
Stay tuned for more updates.
