Twitter reacts to KC Chiefs’ selection of Trent McDuffie
By Matt Conner
Let’s look at what Twitter had to say in response to the Kansas City Chiefs’ selection of Trent McDuffie.
The Kansas City Chiefs made their first big move of the 2022 NFL Draft in the final third of the first round on Thursday night when they gave up three picks to the New England Patriots in order to secure the rights to cornerback Trent McDuffie.
McDuffie, a cornerback out of Washington, has been one of the draft’s most highly-rated defensive backs for the entire pre-draft process, and while fans were likely expecting help at edge rusher or wide receiver at the time, they’re going to love the well-rounded, pro-ready skill set McDuffie brings to the mix.
It should be noted that Washington typically sends excellent corners to the pro level, and the Chiefs know this first-hand with the ballhawking skills of Marcus Peters, a former first-round pick as well back in 2015.
Let’s get a read from Chiefs Kingdom and beyond on the addition of McDuffie to the Chiefs. Twitter had a lot to say about the pick, but let’s start with seeing McDuffie’s family and friends celebrating his big moment from the draft broadcast:
https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1519867653749297153
McDuffie himself took to Twitter just a few minutes after being selected and seems ready to get to work for the Chiefs.
LFG!!!!!!!!!
— Trent McDuffie (@trent_mcduffie) April 29, 2022
Here’s what some analysts and fans had to say about McDuffie in the minutes after the selection, including a lot of praise for the Chiefs for making the pick.
Very surprised the Chiefs didn't go with Jermaine Johnson, but they desperately needed a corner, and Trent McDuffie is an excellent cover corner
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) April 29, 2022
This is a massive hole that is filled for the #chiefs. Trent McDuffie is considered by almost everyone as the 3rd best CB in this draft. The first two went off the board at 3 and 4.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 29, 2022
The @Chiefs make a big move for a top CB (and my model's #8 overall prospect) in Trent McDuffie, who allowed 3.1 yards/target in 2021 at Washington (best in FBS, min. 30 targets).
— cynthia frelund (@cfrelund) April 29, 2022
Could be a key piece to counter the wealth of receiving talent in the AFC come playoff time!
The #Chiefs will select Washington CB Trent McDuffie with the No. 21 overall pick. The knock on McDuffie is his size and length, but he has the kind of production that warrants overlooking those concerns.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1519865850811006977
Damn so Trent McDuffie goes to the Chiefs. I knew he was being taken but DAMN the Chiefs pull a quick one. Great move by Chiefs. He is a stud
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) April 29, 2022
McDuffie should be a starter on Day 1 after this trade. First CB for Chiefs in first round since Marcus Peters in '15.
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) April 29, 2022
This is a massive hole that is filled for the #chiefs. Trent McDuffie is considered by almost everyone as the 3rd best CB in this draft. The first two went off the board at 3 and 4.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 29, 2022
It also doesn’t hurt to get a jab in at a fellow contender in the AFC in the process.
The #Chiefs traded up to steal McDuffie from Buffalo. I hope they took exactly 13 seconds to turn the card in.
— The Reid Option (@ReidOptionKC) April 29, 2022
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