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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 22: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London 5 during warm up prior to the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons on August 22, 2022 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA AUG 22 Preseason – Falcons at Jets Icon2208228093
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 22: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London 5 during warm up prior to the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons on August 22, 2022 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA AUG 22 Preseason – Falcons at Jets Icon2208228093
The NFL draft incites some touching emotions among the college students who’ve declared for the draft. It signifies the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. It brings together the family of the players and brings about a storm of emotions. With the expectations of going pro and earning a lot of money, these athletes are truly embarking on a new journey in life. This brings out a special connection between the players and their families and one such moment happened with Drake London and his sister.
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The sibling duo shared an intensely emotional moment that went viral on Twitter. Fans also took to Twitter to talk about the duo and state their reaction to the heart-melting moment.
The beautiful moment between Drake London and his sister
The WR and his sister shared an emotional moment last year when London was drafted as the 8th pick for the Atlanta Falcons. His sister wished him the best and spoke about how much she loved him. She also spoke about the kind of concern she had for her brother.
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Tears were flowing when @DrakeLondon_’s sister Makayla surprised him with this beautiful message on Draft night. 🥹
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Even London himself got emotional over his sister’s message for him. By the end of it, he was in tears over the kind of message she sent him.
As the moment went viral, fans went on to share their heartfelt reactions to the moment. As the video viral, it touched the emotions of all the fans.
Fans are emotional over London’s interaction with his sister
The emotions of the draft video certainly touched the fans. They were enamored by the display of emotions between the siblings. One fan mentioned the love the two have for each other.
🥹…. I felt the love between them. 5 is that guy! We going to surprise alot of folks this year! Rise up!!
— Manny Johnson (MBA) (@mannyjohnsonjr) April 11, 2023
Furthermore, fans also spoke about how he can be one of the best WRs in the league.
I’m a falcons fan and I just hope he does good next year, he’s such a amazing player with so much potential and we need something like that on the team #RiseUp #ATL
— Justin Terry (@JustinT04984863) April 11, 2023
There were comments appreciating the bond between the two.
This is beautiful… what a bond
— Rahtid (@bloodclaat416) April 11, 2023
Fans mentioned how he was the steal of the draft.
The steal of the draft and it’s not close
— ATL 🍑 (@atlfreng) April 11, 2023
Finally, there were some amazing comments on the way London and his sister interacted.
Go ahead, WR1!!!!!! Show your family love, man!!!! https://t.co/XPyhodpeN1
— DeDaDon (@dhoward405) April 11, 2023
All in all, fans were very touched by the emotional moment between the siblings. There is no doubt that this was truly one of the best moments of last year’s draft.
With the way the draft went, emotions were running high. It only remains to be seen if this year’s draft will garner the same emotions.
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