Gone are the days that men around the country have to fake sick for a weekend to get out of family obligations in order to find out what players their favorite team has just drafted. With social media taking over, it is no longer necessary to sit in front of your TV for three straight days. You can now live your life and still know what is happening with the NFL draft.
Three ways the NFL Draft has been change by social media:
- Tweeter- players are now constantly updating their tweeter status commenting on who their team selects. Also, players being draft post updates on the experience and the excitement of when they finally get picked. Tweets can be sent directly to a phone, so no TV is necessary.
- Facebook- Depending on whether the fans like or dislike a team’s selections, fan pages appear every year. This is a way for fans to vent their frustrations or bask in their glory.
- YouTube- Many of the players being drafted have posted YouTube videos to help generate recognition. While many fans will be familiar with the players in the first two rounds, players in rounds three through seven, they probably will not know. These YouTube highlight videos help fans see what their new player can do and get them excited to see them on the field.
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