The 2015 NFL Draft got off and running Thursday night in Chicago, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tabbing Jameis Winston with the No. 1 pick.
The Tennessee Titans went with fellow star QB Marcus Mariota with the second overall selection, while the Jacksonville Jaguars made dominating outside linebacker Dante Fowler the third pick.
The NFL Draft's first-round results set social media ablaze with analysis, jokes and overall reaction. Here's some of the best comments made last night.
Jameis Winston didn't attend the NFL Draft in Chicago. He stayed back home in Alabama, turning his house into a draft-like experience with a red carpet and all.
Jameis Winston has a red carpet leading into his house for draft night https://t.co/OYTwnIaeT2 pic.twitter.com/D5bF2I92rK
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) April 30, 2015
When NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took the stage, the Chi-town crowd booed him.
New York booed him better, though, Chicago https://t.co/BodgjRx77x — Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) May 1, 2015
Tampa Bay did some extensive research on Winston, before picking him. And we mean EXTENSIVE!
#Bucs talked to more than 75 people, more than 100 man hours looking into Jameis Winston’s past. They are confident in him as a person. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2015
The Tennessee Titans had a trade offer from the Philadelphia Eagles, but they turned it down. You know Chip Kelly wanted Marcus Mariota badly.
#Titans rebuffed the #Eagles massive trade offer and selected Marcus Mariota at No. 2. And the #Jags are on the clock (and likely staying) — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2015
Like Winston, Mariota stayed back at home in Hawaii.
Marcus Mariota is tuning in from Hawaii. Can't you tell? pic.twitter.com/co2dAKE3DT — ESPN (@espn) May 1, 2015
When Goodell announced the Titans' pick of Mariota, he completely butchered his name.
Roger Goodell doesn't know how to pronounce Marcus Mariota's name. https://t.co/dY5fYvY4PY https://t.co/M3EUmgvjm6 — SB Nation (@SBNation) May 1, 2015
Mariota will have to face J.J. Watt twice per season in the AFC South division.
Watch out Mariota, J.J. Watt is coming for you #TENpick pic.twitter.com/9nORInJR50
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) May 1, 2015
Dante Fowler really wore these gold shoes with a white and red tuxedo.
Dante Fowler's shoe game is strong. The former Florida OLB will wear custom gold kicks tonight. (via @KayleeHartung) pic.twitter.com/4RYtS3SmEH — ESPN (@espn) April 30, 2015
Mel Kiper compared Amari Cooper to Jerry Rice. Really, Mel? That's a big statement.
Comparing Amari Cooper to Jerry Rice, Bold move Mel Kiper........... — Fantasy Sports Tips (@BestFantasyTips) May 1, 2015
Robert Griffin III should be happy about this...
The #Redskins, who wanted to trade back, have their pick in. And it’s Brandon Scherff. One way to improve their QB is to protect him. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2015
Even the Jets couldn't mess the sixth pick up. An already strong defense just got that much stronger.
Jets couldn't mess that one up. Probably the best player in the draft falling right in their laps at 6. #LeonardWilliams — Max Bretos (@mbretosESPN) May 1, 2015
The Chicago Bears certainly found a way to replace Brandon Marshall. If only, Jay Cutler gets rookie wideout Kevin White the ball accurately.
No Brandon Marshall? No problem. Bears take West Virginia speedster Kevin White at No. 7 in the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/KuJozt0Yi1 — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 1, 2015
Former Falcon great Jamal Anderson approved of the Falcons' pick. YES!!! Vic Beasley. Get physical and Do work young man, do work. #RiseUp — Jamal Anderson (@jamthedirtybird) May 1, 2015
Yes, Big Blue—protect Eli Manning, try to assert the run.
Odell Beckham Jr. was the sizzle last year for the Giants. Now they're getting the steak: Miami OL Ereck Flowers. pic.twitter.com/S8dZYDNXqG
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 1, 2015
The St. Louis Rams got their man—running back Todd Gurley at No. 10, hoping he turns into their franchise rusher.
"No one can stop this kid, other than his ACL injury!" -Berman, really selling Todd Gurley there — GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) May 1, 2015
Quiet as kept...the Minnesota Vikings are quietly building a pretty sound secondary.
Harrison Smith, Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes...some young talent in that Vikings secondary. No doubt. — Elliot Harrison (@HarrisonNFL) May 1, 2015
Good luck with the Cleveland Browns, Danny Shelton...
Danny Shelton already trying to figure out how to escape the Browns. pic.twitter.com/ihXReiksHu — SportsNation (@SportsNation) May 1, 2015
Andrus Peat fell in New Orleans' lap...and the Saints couldn't have been more happier about it.
The #Saints are selecting #Stanford OT Andrus Peat, the best pure LT in the draft. No way they thought he’d be there.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2015
The Chargers traded up to draft Melvin Gordon.
Scouts have compared Melvin Gordon to Jamaal Charles. Now both play in AFC West with SD and KC.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 1, 2015
Now, the ironic thing of the Denver Broncos tabbing defensive end Shane Ray with the 23rd pick in the draft is he was just cited for marijuana possession on Monday. That and weed is legal in Colorado. While many think that could be an issue...the NFL overrides states' rules on marijuana use. So, if Ray were to ever dabble in marijuana again, he'd be in violation of the league's substance-abuse policy.
Shane Ray? Comin to Denver? Love the fit because of Coach Phillips... But off the field.. In a (cont) https://t.co/vVkcBaya9M — Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) May 1, 2015
Many feel like the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots might have gottten the steal of the draft with hulking defensive tackle Malcom Brown.
I flip on ESPN at 7 a.m. and Bill Polian is saying Pats got the steal of the draft in Malcom Brown. So the other 31 teams are stooges again.
— Dan Shaughnessy (@Dan_Shaughnessy) May 1, 2015
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