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CowBuzz: Social Media Reaction To Drew Pearson's Epic Draft Cameo In Philly

Apr 29, 2017 at 07:01 AM

Courtney McKenna

Social Media Asst. Coordinator

Drew Pearson made NFL Draft history with his second-round selection announcement. This year's draft, hosted in Philadelphia, brought out many Eagles fans. Pearson, a proud Cowboys legend and Ring of Honor member, took the opportunity to poke a little fun at the rival fan base.

Prior to Pearson making the announcement, he thanked the Eagles fans "for allowing me to have a career in the NFL."

Love me some Drew Pearson. THE best. "Want to thank the Eagles for allowing me to have an NFL career."
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 29, 2017

Loud boos ensued, so he kept fueling the fire talking about the Cowboys' five world championships, Hall of Fame owner Jerry Jones, head coach Jason Garrett, and past and present players.

This is greatness.@88DrewPearson you are greatness. #CowboysDraft
pic.twitter.com/hMKjvA3xnc
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 29, 2017

The crowd at the draft, minus the Eagles fans, ate his speech up, and so did the Internet. "Drew Pearson" was No. 1 trending worldwide on Twitter Friday after the announcement.

How bout @88DrewPearson ! Fired up in Philly announcing Chidobe Awuzie @dallascowboys 2nd rnd pick #NFLDraft #CowboysDraft #cheeto
— Charlotte J Anderson (@CJonesAnderson) April 29, 2017

Absolutely loved it @88DrewPearson!! Let's go!!
— Jason Witten (@JasonWitten) April 29, 2017

Can Drew Pearson announce all the picks in round three please?
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 29, 2017

I hope @88DrewPearson gets some endorsement $$ for yesterday's performance. Will help make up for $150 bonus I gave him as an UDFA in 1973.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 29, 2017

For those that missed the finest pick announcement in draft history...Drew Pearson.https://t.co/uMqZj2k2L8 https://t.co/QiLxyI7W81
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2017

Forget about where they'll hold the 2018 NFL Draft. Drew Pearson must announce a Dallas draft pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2017

Drew Pearson putting another show in Philly.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2017

Drew Pearson's selection announcement was definitely one of the most memorable moments of the 2017 NFL Draft, but I would even go out on a limb to say that it could be one of the most memorable draft moments of all time.

FOREVER @dallascowboys Much love #CowboysNation
— Drew Pearson (@88DrewPearson) April 29, 2017

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