Twitter reacts to DL Matt Henningsen being drafted by the Denver Broncos
On Saturday afternoon, Wisconsin defensive lineman Matt Henningsen was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos with the 206th overall pick.
Related: Denver Broncos select Wisconsin DL Matt Henningsen in round 6 of 2022 NFL draft
The Menomonee Falls, Wis., native went from a walk-on with the Badgers at the beginning of his career to an outstanding contributor for Wisconsin on and off the field. Henningsen was a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2021 and was dominant on the field with a career-high 34 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and a pass deflection.
Here are some of Twitter’s best reactions to Henningsen being drafted in the sixth round by the Broncos:
Wisconsin media members
Trading the red for the blue and orange 🔵🟠@matthenningsen is headed to the @Broncos#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/MxdRfsSruh
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) April 30, 2022
Whenever Matt Henningsen has come up in conversation, it's hard not to think of Don Davey. Both truly embodied the STUDENT-athlete. Won't find many more accomplished individuals. Davey had 7-year NFL career (GB/Jacksonville). Henningsen now taking the 1st step on his pro journey https://t.co/OtL2tcN5oy
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) April 30, 2022
Matt Henningsen added to the list of former #Badgers walk-ons to get drafted. Some of the names in the last decade or so.
Ryan Connelly
Jack Cichy
Joe Schobert
Rick Wagner
Bradie Ewing— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) April 30, 2022
Something tells us @DangeRussWilson & @Melvingordon25 will approve of this pick.
The @Broncos take @BadgerFootball's @matthenningsen off the #NFLDraft board. pic.twitter.com/NrKFxXj6Tj
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) April 30, 2022
Broncos media members
Sixth-round pick Matt Henningsen is in the master’s program at Wisconsin, studying electrical & computer engineering, specializing in machine learning and signal processing. Excellent measurables. Non-stop motor.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) April 30, 2022
Matt Henningsen said it’s a dream come true to play for the Broncos and with Russell Wilson.
He grew up watching Russ at Wisconsin.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) April 30, 2022
It's Matt Henningsen's birthday tomorrow.
Good b-day present for him this year.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) April 30, 2022
Matt Henningsen is a legit genius. One of the most intelligent well educated dudes coming here. But says his heart is in football. You can see how his intelligence appeals to Hackett. Never mind his talent. VERY Wisconsin sounding and remembers growing up watchin Russ rose bowl
— Darren McKee (@DMacRadio) April 30, 2022
Wisconsin/Broncos fans
Congratulations to @matthenningsen on being drafted by the Broncos. A great performer on the football field and in Machine Learning for MRI image processing #ismrm https://t.co/qDjzfWnuwl
— Wally Block (@Bucky_Block) April 30, 2022
Welcome to the Orange and Blue @matthenningsen !#MileHighSalute #NFLDraft https://t.co/E3EOFRRQCA
— Ed McCaffrey (@87ed) April 30, 2022
If Matt Henningsen isn't a solid NFL player for like a decade I will be shocked
— Peter (@88pjs) April 30, 2022
— NFL Badgers (@NFLBadgers) April 30, 2022
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