New York Jets select Calvin Pryor: Fans react on Twitter

July 29, 2012; Cortland, NY, USA; A general view of a New York Jets helmet on the ground during training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

When the New York Jets were on the clock, there were a number of intriguing wide receivers still on the board. The Jets needed to improve their receiving corp despite the addition of Eric Decker in free agency, but the Jets are a team not afraid to go against the grain and they did just that.

Rather than adding a wide receiver, the Jets went with Louisville safety Calvin Pryor, who became the first safety off of the board.

Here is how the fans reacted on Twitter:

Rex Ryan goes defense. Stunning. Calvin Pryor first safety off the board. #Jets
— Mike Tuck (@MikeTuckSports) May 9, 2014

#Jets pick is in. Gentlemen, start your booing. #NFLDraft
— Jacob Potter (@NotJacobPotter) May 9, 2014

Wow! Surprised Ha-Ha isn't first safety picked. #jets
— Lyons Yellin (@LyonsYellin) May 9, 2014

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