Twitter reacts: Andrew Booth Jr. falls to Vikings
Former Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. was the first Tiger to hear his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft after the Minnesota Vikings selected him at No. 42.
Despite being projected as a first-round selection in most mock drafts, Booth ultimately had to wait until day two to be drafted. He was the sixth cornerback selected in the Draft, with Derek Stingley Jr. (Houston Texans) and Sauce Gardner (New York Jets) highlighting the group ahead of him.
Injury concerns seemed to play a factor in Booth’s fall, as he underwent sports hernia surgery in March. Still, the second-round selection is an impressive accomplishment for a promising, young player with plenty of upside.
With the pick, the Vikings could have a day-one starter opposite of veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson.
Here’s what people on Twitter had to say about the Clemson Tiger heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What a moment!
Go be great, @andrewbooth21 pic.twitter.com/GDJ4WeiXcC
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 30, 2022
Andrew Booth Jr. over the past two seasons: 5 INTs, 14 PD, 5.5 TFLs, 1 penalty. He has the physical tools and talent to be a steal at 42. I love this pick for the Vikings. https://t.co/rA1npaBBuG
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) April 30, 2022
The @Vikings just revamped there whole secondary with two picks. Andrew Booth has unreal acceleration to break on the ball or just to come down hill and crush a wr on a screen. Love the pick! No question a top 5 corner in the draft for me. Cine and Booth give vikes attitude
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 30, 2022
Congratulations, @andrewbooth21, on starting the next chapter of your football career! #ClemsonFamily https://t.co/Nobcjk63tE pic.twitter.com/JUO1ggGi35
— Jim Clements (@ClemsonPrez) April 29, 2022
The Minnesota Vikings pick Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. at No. 42 overall.
334 snaps without giving up a catch on a 20+ yard throw 🐅 pic.twitter.com/gH65BHVBP6
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 29, 2022
New Vikings CB Andrew Booth on his play at Clemson last season: "I'm more healthy than the guy who is on tape. Ten times better than the cat on tape."
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) April 30, 2022
With the No. 42 overall pick in the 2022 @NFLDraft, the @Vikings select Andrew Booth Jr.!
📺: 2022 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/XXe4Q5cLag
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2022
Secondary getting stronger 💪💪
Let's GOOOOOO @andrewbooth21!! pic.twitter.com/ja6YRG6rUU
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 29, 2022
Vikings love Clemson Dbs
— Judah Davis (@The_Prophet_36) April 29, 2022
