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:
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 😂
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 30, 2021
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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:
Kwity was able to chase his football dream because of his mother.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 30, 2021
He's ready to return the favor. 💙
pic.twitter.com/a7R5WhxCnC
Dogs have to get in on the draft celebrations too. 🐶🎉
— NFL (@NFL) May 1, 2021
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Gotta love these moments#VikingsDraft pic.twitter.com/e9xPOiczxE
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 1, 2021
.@HollywoodVon and fam were HYPE after finding out we drafted him! pic.twitter.com/5JPiF1p6Yv
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 1, 2021
These moments are what it's all about.@miltonw_12 | #EaglesDraft pic.twitter.com/GND4h8fDON
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) 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