Regardless of whether they were first off the board or last, players selected in the 2021 NFL draft have this in common: Their dreams came true. Draftees across the league reacted to their wildest aspirations being realized in a variety of ways, some more shocking than others. Offensive lineman Spencer Brown, a third-round draft pick out of Northern Iowa, continued a timeless Buffalo Bills tradition: Alabama Crimson Tide standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle went viral for avoiding his family after being drafted No. 6 overall. The new Miami Dolphin provided context for how things really went down: Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Ronnie Perkins, now with the New England Patriots, expressed his shock about where he fell in the draft on social media: Other players shared heartwarming moments with loved ones after being selected: Meanwhile, Bill Belichick's dog was present for another draft and seemed satisfied with the newest additions to the Patriots.
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