Social Reactions: Players, fans overjoyed by the Raiders' newest additions

Apr 24, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Kyle Martin

Former Raiders.com Contributor

Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft is over with.

We saw, trades, surprise picks, and tears of joy, but most importantly, the Las Vegas Raiders got more dynamic, and they got more competitive.

Following a successful first round, General Manager Mike Mayock and Head Coach Jon Gruden built on their success by drafting a pair of offensive weapons and an intuitive defensive player. Skill players Lynn Bowden Jr. and Bryan Edwards are going to bring a unique combination of versatility and physicality to the Silver and Black, while linebacker Tanner Muse has the full support of Mayock.

When the picks were announced, several Raiders and notable fans took to Twitter to express their joy; take a look at the social reactions.

Yessssssir Welcome @LynnBowden_1 To The Nation🔥🔥🔥
— MaddMaxx (@CrosbyMaxx) April 25, 2020

🔥🔥🔥
— MaddMaxx (@CrosbyMaxx) April 25, 2020

Just Shed One For My Boi Man You Deserve It....... @B__ED89 https://t.co/41Ov4QEv23
— K9 (@keiseannixon) April 25, 2020

Boy Practice Gone Be🔥🔥🔥
— K9 (@keiseannixon) April 25, 2020

Bryan Edwards🔥🔥🔥
— MaddMaxx (@CrosbyMaxx) April 25, 2020

Everything he’s worked for. pic.twitter.com/0hsGtyGXCO
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) April 25, 2020

Such a dope moment 🙏🏽
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 25, 2020

What a time to be a live 🖤 https://t.co/s3zNmseunA
— Lynn Bowden Jr (@LynnBowden_1) April 25, 2020

And now, the #Raiders take another WR, with Bryan Edwards from South Carolina at No. 81. Add him in with Henry Ruggs in the first.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2020

Lynn Bowden is number 44 on @Gil_Brandt 's top 150 and the Raiders got him on 90... This should make people excited
— Eddie Borsilli (@Borsilli) April 25, 2020

@LynnBowden_1 congrats on your selection in the 3rd round by @Raiders
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) April 25, 2020

I can't say enough how much I love the combo of Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards.

PERFECT https://t.co/Epo6zHHoWu
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) April 25, 2020

My favorite quote from Bryan Edwards came following what would be his final game at USC vs App State. After setting USC’s all-time receptions record he was asked what that meant to him. He said,
"We lost."

A team guy, who from a value standpoint, might be the steal of the draft
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) April 25, 2020

Christmas in April for Derek Carr:

Henry Ruggs
Lynn Bowden
Bryan Edwards
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 25, 2020

Coach Swinney on Tanner Muse:

“The ultimate hybrid guy.” pic.twitter.com/s3v0uFG0Eg
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 25, 2020

Players the Raiders now have drafted from the one national title game between Clemson and Alabama:

🏈Clelin Ferrell
🏈Hunter Renfrow
🏈Trayvon Mullen
🏈Josh Jacobs
🏈Lester Cotton Sr
🏈Henry Ruggs
🏈Tanner Muse
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2020

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Third Round (81st overall)

South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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South Carolina

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