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Michael Pittman drafted: Best social media reaction from USC and Colts fans

ByAlicia de Artola|
Alicia de Artola/Reign of Troy
Alicia de Artola/Reign of Troy

Michael Pittman’s selection by the Colts in the NFL Draft was met by approval from USC and Colts fans.

USC football’s involvement on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft was quick and easy.

The Indianapolis Colts used their first selection of the second round to pick up a trusty wide receiver target for new quarterback Phillip Rivers. That pass-catcher was Michael Pittman.

Pittman was the eighth receiver taken in the first 34 picks of the draft, which goes to show just how loaded this wide receiver class was.

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For the player and his new home in the pros, the next step is proving his value on the field.

But first, take a look at how the Twitterverse reacted to Pittman and the Colts’ new partnership.

Here’s how the Colts welcomed Pittman into their ranks:

USC’s official response included a video from a Pittman superfan:

Clay Helton, USC coaches, and players took the time to congratulate Pittman on his draft selection:

As for the media, there was nearly a consensus on the value of the pick from analysts and writers who had been evaluating Pittman as one of the steals of the draft:

Colts fans were definitely on board with their team’s selection, embracing Pittman with open arms:

Pittman was USC’s second selection in the 2020 draft, becoming the Trojan’s 511th pick in history. He follows in a string of wide receivers from Troy who came into the league in the second round. Most recently, those include JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marqise Lee, and Robert Woods.

Both Smith-Schuster and Woods have managed to carve out strong careers to far while Lee is hoping for a healthier and more productive time in New England, where he just signed. Pittman has the chance to live up to their example or do them one better.

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