Twitter reactions to New Orleans Saints drafting Chris Olave

The New Orleans Saints kicked off trading at the NFL Draft as the first team to trade up. They moved up from No. 16 to No. 11 to secure Chris Olave.

The New Orleans Saints strategically worked their way into securing Chris Olave during the draft. They were the first team to trade up and moved from the No. 16 to No. 11 pick in a trade with the Washington Commanders. Olave was a popular name leading into the draft, and the Saints worried he’d be highly sought after.

"“Chris was a guy that we coveted from the very beginning of this draft process. And then certainly as the draft progressed we felt like, ‘Ahh, there could be a run on these receivers here pretty soon.’ So rather than sitting around and waiting to see if the guy comes to us, we’d go get the guy that we wanted.” -Saints coach Dennis Allen, via ESPN"

The Saints franchise showed excitement in attaining Olave, and fans joined in on Twitter to express their positive emotions about the pick.

What are people saying about the New Orleans Saints draft pick Chris Olave?

The Saints and fans have brought their joy to Twitter in a series of Tweets celebrating the new rookie wide receiver. Some of the Tweets were cheerful, while others were humorous.

The Saints posted they are “already feeling the love” for their new player.

He celebrated alongside his former teammate Garrett Wilson, who was drafted to the New York Jets one pick prior.

Olave even joined in on the conversation by reposting a meme about his dad’s appearance.

Overall, Olave seems to be a great choice for the Saints and is supported by many. He will be one to watch for in the upcoming NFL season.

What was your reaction to the Saints drafting Chris Olave?