Social media reactions to Ronnie Perkins selection by the Patriots

A look at social media reactions to the Patriots drafting Ronnie Perkins.

The New England Patriots found help on the defensive side of the ball when they chose Ronnie Perkins with the No. 96 pick overall. Head coach Bill Belichick seems to always find ways to get quality picks in the middle rounds, or players that many believe should have been drafted early than they went. Now the Patriots have an edge defender who will be coming to Foxboro with a chip on his shoulder.

“Ronnie was a leader and impact player in our program for the last couple years.” Riley said in a released statement. “He’s really developed into an outstanding edge player. He’s equally good in pass rush as he is in defending the run game. He plays with an edge and an attitude that really takes a guy who’s talented and transforms him into becoming an even better player. I think he’ll certainly be a guy who will create a lot of problems on the edge at the next level for the Patriots.”

Perkins selection made him the highest-drafted defensive end for Oklahoma since Dan Cody in 2005 to the Ravens. Perkins was thankful for Oklahoma and the fans for his time in Norman, Oklahoma.

” I just want to tell OU fans thank you for the greatest three years of my life. Without them, I wouldn’t be a New England Patriot. The fans played a big part in me going to Oklahoma. I remember my official visit — 2017 vs. Texas Tech. I remember that exact moment, looking around the crowd and telling myself, ‘I’m coming to this university.’ The OU fans played a big part in my success and they helped me fight through adversity. So shoutout to everyone for sticking with me.”

Check out the Twitter reactions following his selection: