Los Angeles Chargers draft Uchenna Nwosu, social media reacts

Uchenna Nwosu won’t have to travel far to pursue his NFL dreams after the Los Angeles Chargers picked him up in the draft. How’d social media react to the pick?

There was always a good chance that the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft would be an active one for USC Football.

Shortly after running back Ronald Jones II was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early on Day 2, Uchenna Nwosu joined the party.

The Los Angeles Chargers made the USC linebacker their second round choice on Friday evening, keeping him in Southern California for the foreseeable future.

Turn the sound up and experience pure joy with @UchennaN_42 and his family! #USCtotheNFL | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/fqeNWoIXmW
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 28, 2018

With the 48th overall pick in the second round, the Los Angeles Chargers select USC LB Uchenna Nwosu. #ChargersDraft pic.twitter.com/ZugtFJ6K8v
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) April 28, 2018

Congratulations Uchenna!

The All-American is staying home to play for the Bolts. ⚡️⚡️⚡️#NFLDraft | #USCtotheNFL pic.twitter.com/qTKbDJZrtA
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 28, 2018

The biggest storyline from Nwosu’s new NFL home is how close to home it is. Nwosu went to high school at Narbonne, went to college at USC and will now play pro football with the Chargers in LA.

Uchenna Nwosu grew up in Carson. His high school, Narbonne, is 7 miles from StubHub Center and 17 miles from USC. Not many people can go from childhood to the NFL and not even need a car.
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) April 28, 2018

Uchenna Nwosu staying home and playing NFL games a couple miles from Narbonne is seriously the coolest thing ever.

He'll be an enormous role model in the community.
— Michael Castillo (@MichaelCastFS) April 28, 2018

USC’s Uchenna Nwosu stays home. Went to HS not too far from where the Chargers play. Was a beast when I covered his prep days and got even better.
— Evan Barnes〽️ (@evan_b) April 28, 2018

Uchena Nwosu is a great story, committed to #USC when Orgeron was interim head coach, under the radar kid not many knew outside of the SoCal area, developed in to a heck of a player
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) April 28, 2018

“I was hoping for the right fit” - Uchenna Nwosu is very excited for the chance to play close to home.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) April 28, 2018

Of course, Nwosu’s teammates jumped all over the opportunity to congratulate the linebacker. In particular, Chargers’ linebacker Hayes Pullard had good reason to be pumped up by the pick.

???? https://t.co/HRORSXsTLM
— Hayes Pullard lll (@HayesPullard) April 28, 2018

@UchennaN_42 congrats brodie!!!! #BoltUp !
— Hayes Pullard lll (@HayesPullard) April 28, 2018

Let’s get it Chenna! https://t.co/wt2Ytggj2P
— Antwaun Woods Sr. (@AntwaunWoods_) April 28, 2018

PROUD OF YOU CHENNDAWG! ? https://t.co/uAtATEwdoR
— HITTA (@julianofalaniko) April 28, 2018

My Guy @UchennaN_42 I’m proud of you bruh that’s a blessing keeping working and being Great #FightOn
— garçon (@iman_marshall8) April 28, 2018

Yeaaaaaaa Chen Dawg!! @UchennaN_42 ???? congrats bro
— Kenny Bigelow (@_mcmxcv__) April 28, 2018

Yeahhhhh @UchennaN_42 !!!!
— Steven Mitchell Jr (@smj_vii) April 28, 2018

USC’s coaches also sent their well wishes to Nwosu, though a pair of support staffers also ended up engaging in some playful ribbing over the linebacker.

Congratulations to Uchenna Nwosu on fulfilling your dream to play in the NFL! Thank you for leading our football team with class and character! Can’t wait to watch you at the next level. Your future is bright! #Chargers #FightOn
— Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) April 28, 2018

Don’t claim him now... ? https://t.co/gc2YGVvnay
— gavin morris (@DaGman7) April 28, 2018

What are the Chargers getting from Nwosu. Analysts on Twitter pointed to his speed and pass rush ability, as well as his great versatility.

Uchenna Nwosu was unblockable at times last year at #USC. #Chargers will work him in sub packages and 3rd downs toet him get after the QB.
— Patrick Schmidt (@PatrickASchmidt) April 28, 2018

Uchenna Nwosu back together with Hayes Pullard. Lots of speed on that Chargers defense.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) April 28, 2018

Chargers keep adding to defense, select USC LB Uchenna Nwosu at No. 48 -- talented pass rusher who can play all three LB spots.
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) April 28, 2018

Chargers 4-2-5 package with Derwin James and Uchenna Nwosu? pic.twitter.com/eXqjo4gc2L
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) April 28, 2018

What's the number one thing Uchenna Nwosu wants fans to know?

"You are getting the best player in this draft. "#ChargersDraft
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) April 28, 2018

Finally, one account offered up some useful knowledge for any Chargers fans who aren’t yet familiar with the pronounciation of Nwosu’s name.

Uchenna Nwosu to the LA Chargers!

oo-CHEN-uh | noo-WOE-sue

You're Welcome ?#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/cmhOaIkeP6
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) April 28, 2018

Nwosu will now get to work proving that his All-American level at USC was just the beginning.

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