Cody Kessler drafted by Browns, social media reacts

Social media was stunned when Cody Kessler was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Cleveland Browns sent Twitter into a frenzy when they unexpectedly drafted Cody Kessler in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

While past and present Trojans congratulated the new pro on his NFL home, media pundits and observers hashed out the surprising pick. Takes ranged from shock to snarky comments to hopeful optimism.

Here’s a round up of the best of the Twitter action concerning Kessler’s selection:

Welcome to the #DawgPound, Cody Kessler!

?: https://t.co/dSfUXPAS1I #BrownsDraft pic.twitter.com/cq1qoa4aA6
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 30, 2016

Congrats to USC QB @CodyKessler6 on being selected in the 3rd round (93rd overall) by the @Browns! #USCtotheNFL pic.twitter.com/rQlFM2L0U6
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 30, 2016

Let's gooooooooo!!!! Welcome to #TheLand @CodyKessler6 #USCtotheNFL
— Randall Telfer (@RandallTelfer) April 30, 2016

Congrats Cody ! Another SC brother off the board . #USCtotheNFL
— Kevon Seymour (K1) (@KevonSeymour) April 30, 2016

I see you bro! @CodyKessler6
— Taylor Ashton (@TaylorAshton17) April 30, 2016

#1of495 #USCtotheNFL https://t.co/aoRpZtlYBt
— Keary Colbert (@kearycolbert) April 30, 2016

I see you @CodyKessler6 Its LIT!!! Lets gooo !!!!#USCtotheNFL
— Dion Bailey (@dbailey_18) April 30, 2016

Congrats to my Trojan brothers @Sua_Cravens and @CodyKessler6 on being drafted. Best of luck boys! #fighton
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) April 30, 2016

This was PFF QB grading last year. 1-2: Kessler has legit ability. pic.twitter.com/gTTzZzWce5
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) April 30, 2016

Lol, wow Cody Kessler in the third round. A quarterback with a noodle arm over Cardale Jones, Connor Cook, & Kevin Hogan. That's the Browns
— Charlie Campbell (@DraftCampbell) April 30, 2016

Cody Kessler: Grade: D. This must be the Hue Jackson USC connection. RGIII is safe
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 30, 2016

I'll have to go back to the tape on Kessler. I clearly missed something.
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) April 30, 2016

Loved Cody Kessler as a recruit. Terrific kid. But this is why the Browns are a bad football franchise.
— Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) April 30, 2016

#Browns go USC QB Cody Kessler at end of third. Has tools to do well but is a developmental QB. Still no question RG3 is guy all of 2016.
— Factory of Sadness (@FanSidedFoS) April 30, 2016

All due respect to Cody Kessler, who's a hard-working kid, but in Round 3 he's a REACH. Limited physical skill set. Regressed last season.
— Michael Lev (@MichaelJLev) April 30, 2016

This is a great selection for Kessler - most experts had him pinned for round 5-7.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) April 30, 2016

I like Cody Kessler, but Connor Cook must be a TREMENDOUS asshole to be free falling like this.
— AJ Hoffman (@AJIsTheReal) April 30, 2016

Browns plan to check down on every pass play in Weeks 14-17 is going to be key to DeShaun Watson in 2017. Hence, Cody Kessler in the 3rd rd
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) April 30, 2016

Kessler pick reminds me of Petty and Mannion picks last year. Teams viewed them as long term backups. Basically a wasted pick.
— Ian Wharton (@NFLFilmStudy) April 30, 2016

Live react from Browns fan here at NFL Draft in Chicago to Cody Kessler pick @clevelanddotcom pic.twitter.com/75RjzBv8p2
— Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) April 30, 2016

Cody Kessler is the highest drafted USC QB since @Mark_Sanchez was taken 5th overall in 2009. #USCtotheNFL
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 30, 2016

Hue wanted Kessler in the 2nd round, we got him at the end of the 3rd. Hue knows guys, Hue knows. We took him for a reason.
— Cleveland Sports (@330_cleveland) April 30, 2016

#Browns HC Hue Jackson said Cody Kessler has pinpoint accuracy, tremendous TD to INT ratio, knows how to play in pro-style off.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) April 30, 2016

Dang. pic.twitter.com/hGlu0nHByf
— Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) April 30, 2016

After the up-and-down time he had at #USC, the football gods couldn't let Cody Kessler off easy by allowing him to get picked by the Browns.
— Max Meyer (@TheMaxMeyer) April 30, 2016

On the plus side, Cody Kessler has ginormous hands. 10 7/8".

The clipboard is in good hands.
— Pete Smith (@_PeteSmith_) April 30, 2016

Cody Kessler is the 7th USC QB taken in the draft since 2003. No other school has more than 4. #CLEpick pic.twitter.com/doR5SY0yN5
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 30, 2016

The Browns picking Kessler was the last of the fireworks for USC on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Now Day 3 looms with the likes of Kevon Seymour, Antwaun Woods, Soma Vainuku and others awaiting a potential pick themselves.

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