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The Green Bay Packers addressed one of their biggest needs during the first-round of the 2016 NFL Draft, selecting UCLA defensive tackle Kenny Clark with the No. 27 pick on Thursday.
Clark's selection came as a small surprise considering the Packers passed on notable players Reggie Ragland, Myles Jack and Jarran Reed, to name a few. Still, the pick created a positive buzz on social media, and Clark's newest teammates are ready to get to work.
Here is some social media reaction after the Packers selected the former Bruin this evening:
Clark expressed some anticipation in his first tweet as a Packer:
Green & Gold, baby! Wish I could run out onto Lambeau right this second, @TideNFL #GoPackGo #OurColors #ad pic.twitter.com/XQTnaiJ53S
— Kenny Clark (@KCBoutThatLife) April 29, 2016
Aaron Rodgers is excited to have another Pac-12 player on the roster:
Love having another Pac-12 player on the squad! Welcome to GB @KCBoutThatLife
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) April 29, 2016
Guard T.J. Lang approves:
Love it.
— TJ Lang (@TJLang70) April 29, 2016
UCLA alum Datone Jones couldn't be more thrilled.
Ayeeeeeee lets freaking go. I promise this kid is very special. @KCBoutThatLife Congrats bro
— Datone Jones (@IAM_Dat_One) April 29, 2016