Nelson Agholor to the Eagles in NFL Draft, Twitter Reacts

Nelson Agholor became the first USC wide receiver to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft since Mike Williams in 2005, getting picked by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 20th pick in this year’s draft.

The first round selection makes him a higher-drafted player than the likes of Marqise Lee, Robert Woods, Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith, making for a big reaction on social media from pundits, fans and USC players.

Here’s what Twitter had to say after blowing up with Agholor’s selection:

BREAKING: #USC WR Nelson Agholor has been picked 20th in the NFL Draft by the Eagles http://t.co/t9dkGIyMjn pic.twitter.com/KwI3yHTnR4
— Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) May 1, 2015

Nelson Agholor becomes fourth #USC player on #Eagles roster, joining Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley and Kevin Graf.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) May 1, 2015

This is first time 2 #USC players were selected in top 20 since the 2009 NFL Draft, when Jets took Sanchez at #5 & Texans took Cushing #15.
— Max Meyer (@TheMaxMeyer) May 1, 2015

@gmartlive @Eagles great pick!! Fantastic player, smart, leader. Will have a big career. #USC
— Pat Haden (@ADHadenUSC) May 1, 2015

Congrats to @nelsonagholor !!!!! #Eagles #NFLDraft2015 #FlyEaglesFly #USCtotheNFL
— Kris Albarado✌️ (@Albarado19) May 1, 2015

Nelly!!!! @nelsonagholor I told you bro!! Do work! #FightOn #USC
— Randall Telfer (@RandallTelfer) May 1, 2015

Yeah buddy @nelsonagholor!! Pumped to play with you again, Philly you’re gunna love this guy! #FightOn #FlyEaglesFly
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) May 1, 2015

I couldn't be more happy for my brother! So pumped for you man, can't wait to watch you do big things!!! @nelsonagholor
— Cody Kessler (@CodyKessler6) May 1, 2015

USC's first round dominance continues. That's the 79th first-round selection for the Trojans. The rich get even more filthy rich.
— Thanos (@FightOnTwist) May 1, 2015

Nelson Agholor is #USC’s fifth All-American WR in the last decade, but the first drafted in the first round since Mike Williams in 2005.
— Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) May 1, 2015

Talk about scheme fit, Agholor is a great fit in Philly and his return game boost is not to be underestimated. Maybe a little high but solid
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) May 1, 2015

Leonard Williams and Nelson Agholor signed with #USC on in 2012 out of Florida and are now both first round draft picks.
— Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) May 1, 2015

@ReignofTroy Kiffin got Nelson, Williams, Buck from Florida. I guess he did something right.
— gabe (@simplyjustgabe) May 1, 2015

Most important, Goodell nailed the pronunciation of "Agholor." #Progress
— Michael Lev (@MichaelJLev) May 1, 2015

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