Max Tuerk drafted by Chargers, social media reacts

Social media responded positively when USC center Max Tuerk was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round.

Max Tuerk entered the 2016 NFL Draft weekend with lots of questions surrounding his recovery from a torn ACL. But when he was picked in the third round by the San Diego Chargers the USC center garnered mostly positive reviews.

As expected teammates, coaches and former Trojans sent out congratulations to Tuerk while media weighed in on the merits of the Chargers’ choice.

Here’s a look at the best of the Twitter reaction to the Tuerk selection:

With the 66th overall pick, the Chargers select USC C Max Tuerk! #ChargersDraft. pic.twitter.com/w0gkF6cRiz
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) April 30, 2016

Congrats to USC C @maxtuerk on being selected in the 3rd Round (66th overall) by the @Chargers! #USCtotheNFL pic.twitter.com/FiLxliDCEQ
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 30, 2016

Congratulations @maxtuerk!! #FightOn #USCtotheNFL https://t.co/PVs5rI93ap
— Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) April 30, 2016

@maxtuerk congrats bro ! You deserve it Bro !! #USCtotheNFL
— Kevon Seymour (K1) (@KevonSeymour) April 30, 2016

Congrats to the guy @maxtuerk ??. What a great honor it was to play along side you man?
— Toa Lobendahn (@T_Lo55) April 30, 2016

Hard to find a more versatile and talented lineman than Max Tuerk when healthy. Good 3rd round pick up by the Chargers #USC
— Connor McGlynn (@cmcglynn48) April 30, 2016

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— TravelerHatesThurs (@THT_USC) April 30, 2016

Wow, the Chargers take #USC OL Max Tuerk at No. 66. Very talented - any spot- but was sidelined most of last season because of knee injury.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) April 30, 2016

There's something about Max Tuerk and SoCal. High school in Orange County, College in LA and now the NFL in San Diego. #USC
— Keely Eure (@keelyismyname) April 30, 2016

Would've started four years at #USC - played C, OT and OG. I'd say based off where he just went - 1st rounder. https://t.co/EONEYdAsVx
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) April 30, 2016

Last time the #Chargers drafted a dude out of #USC? Shareece Wright in 2011.

Others of note: Ellison in 2009, Zeke in 2001. Junior in 1990.
— Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) April 30, 2016

Tom Telesco said Max Tuerk's ACL tear is "coming along." Expects him to compete for Chargers' starting center job in 2016.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 30, 2016

Chargers get B+ for Max Tuerk pick: https://t.co/6kegdJIumi "Watching Tuerk pull and locate targets in run game is a thing of beauty."
— PFF (@PFF) April 30, 2016

Tuerk — He is coming off an ACL. But he can play all the positions. Grade: B
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 30, 2016

Max Tuerk is a really nice add for the OL-needy Chargers. Extremely athletic and versatile. Has played T, G, C. Coming off ACL.
— Michael Lev (@MichaelJLev) April 30, 2016

I like getting Tuerk. Not a mailer but a pretty unique athlete at center who is always working to the second level in run game.
— The Lightning Round Podcast (@Lightning_Round) April 30, 2016

Tuerk played all 5 o-line spots at #USC. Versatile, durable and smart. All traits the #Chargers need.
— Ryan Phillips (@RumorsandRants) April 30, 2016

Max Tuerk is the 3rd USC center drafted in the last 4 years, and the highest drafted USC center since @ryankalil in 2007. #USCtotheNFL
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 30, 2016

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