KeiVarae Russell: Twitter reacts to newest Chief

Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback KeiVarae Russell (6) intercepts a pass intended for Southern California Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) in the fourth quarter tat Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs fans seem happy with the KeiVarae Russell pick.

The Chiefs made their second pick of the 2016 NFL Draft in the third round, taking Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback KeiVarae Russell with the 74th-overall pick.

Russell is a guy who started three years with the Fighting Irish, showcasing excellent athleticism while also polishing up his ball skills. A broken leg and some academic issues (he was ineligible in 2014) dropped him down the board, along with being only 5-foot-11. However, the Chiefs seemed to like his potential and took a shot on him to compete in the defensive backfield.

Here is what Twitter had to say:

The #Chiefs got a steal in KeiVarae Russell. He'll start Day 1 at outside CB in my opinion.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 30, 2016

Keivarae Russell having a hard time talking right now, emotions pouring out of him on conference call with local media.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) April 30, 2016

KeiVarae Russell was a highly recruited HB coming out of high school & appears to have good speed. I wonder if he could be a possible KRer
— Nick (@Njakey) April 30, 2016

KeiVarae Russell is very happy to be a Chief. Very emotional right now.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) April 30, 2016

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