Sports world was stunned watching Laremy Tunsil's draft-night drama
The NFL Draft went from possibly being the best night of Laremy Tunsil's life to a nationally televised nightmare.
The 21-year-old offensive lineman from Ole Miss, who was projected as a top-three pick by many experts, dropped out of the top 10 after a video of him smoking with a gasmask bong was posted from his Twitter account minutes before the draft started. Then, text messages were posted on his Instagram account, leading Tunsil to admit he'd accepted money from a coach at Ole Miss, which he called "a mistake."
Tunsil watched with red eyes as he dropped until he was taken by the Miami Dolphins at No. 13, then sweated through the press conference questions about what happened (he said his social media accounts were hacked by an unknown person).
It all added up to a hell of a night for the poor guy — one that shows why NFL teams are hiring social media trackers — and a cautionary tale for any young players watching.
Tunsil's max 4-year deal can be $12.45M. If he was 6th pick, max would have been $20.48M, per @corryjoel.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 29, 2016
Love this take from David Hyde re #Tunsil: Warren Sapp once dropped to the 12th pick because of pot smoking. He's going in the Hall of Fame.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) April 29, 2016
Prior to the video being released, the Ravens had intended to go with Laremy Tunsil. @JayGlazer explains.https://t.co/4AmkneB1fv
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 29, 2016
Coach Freeze looking at Tunsil like.. #OleMiss pic.twitter.com/qXdX0AHqFl
— Shawn Rose (@ShawnFace) April 29, 2016
Ole Miss fans checking to see where Tunsil was drafted: pic.twitter.com/LAmVinpbUZ
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) April 29, 2016
Whoever hacked Tunsil's account https://t.co/vBAlgZKRRM
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) April 29, 2016
Ole Miss Football right now after Tunsil admitted taking ? from a coach. pic.twitter.com/qmO73GWlKI
— Trey Schaap (@trey1037TheBuzz) April 29, 2016
It’s like Tunsil was posing for it pic.twitter.com/alsgIzr6r6
— Kyle Scott (@CrossingBroad) April 29, 2016
Johnny Manziel and Laremy Tunsil after tonight ? pic.twitter.com/jcCxZyVUJz
— Who Dey Nation (@WhoDeyNationTM) April 29, 2016