Regardless of whether they were first off the board or last, players selected in the 2021 NFL draft have this in common: Their dreams came true. Draftees across the league reacted to their wildest aspirations being realized in a variety of ways, some more shocking than others.
Offensive lineman Spencer Brown, a third-round draft pick out of Northern Iowa, continued a timeless Buffalo Bills tradition:
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Bills third-round draft pick Spencer Brown continues the tradition, as the former Northern Iowa offensive tackle jumps through a table after being selected by the Bills.
Alabama Crimson Tide standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle went viral for avoiding his family after being drafted No. 6 overall. The new Miami Dolphin provided context for how things really went down:
.@D1__JW saw your draft night memes 😂
📺 NFL Draft on NFLN pic.twitter.com/0LAXKj9PI0
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 30, 2021
Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Ronnie Perkins, now with the New England Patriots, expressed his shock about where he fell in the draft on social media:
Fuel to the fire 🔥 https://t.co/zVJX5LOix9
— Ronnie Perkins™ (@7avageszn) May 1, 2021
Other players shared heartwarming moments with loved ones after being selected:
.@HollywoodVon and fam were HYPE after finding out we drafted him! pic.twitter.com/5JPiF1p6Yv
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 1, 2021
Meanwhile, Bill Belichick’s dog was present for another draft and seemed satisfied with the newest additions to the Patriots.
Another #PatsDraft in the books for this good boy. pic.twitter.com/pNLuML2IwE
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 1, 2021