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We’re in the golden age of being a sports fan. From being able to watch every game in high definition to getting news instantaneously, it’s never been easier to be plugged in. Even better: fans have access to their favorite players like never before.
Thanks to social media outlets like Twitter and Instagram, fans can know exactly what their favorite athletes are doing or thinking at all times.
Who are some of the best players to follow on social media these days? Here are a few of our favorites.
Kenyan Drake, Alabama — From glimpses at his recovery from a broken leg to cool edits of photos, Drake keeps it positive on social media.
https://twitter.com/KDx17/status/568176242001879040
Twitter: @KDx17
Instagram: @roadrun17er
Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss — Another player posting impressive videos of his rehab, Treadwell is a constant presence on Twitter, with funny videos and retweets of his Ole Miss teammates and SEC brethren.
Twitter: @SuccessfulQuon
Instagram: @successfulquon
D’haquille Williams, Auburn — Duke made waves when he announced via Twitter that he’d be returning to Auburn his senior season, and shook people up again when he posted a picture of himself tipping the scales at 232 pounds recently, although he removed the post later.
Today's #SEC 40 Times:
Justin Cox 4.37
Jalen Collins 4.43
Senquez Golson 4.46
Justin Coleman 4.50
Landon Collins 4.53We play the best #Sec
— Dhaquille (@YFBurnna_cmh) February 23, 2015
Twitter: @YFBurnna_cmh
Instgram: @ohhkillem_one
Blake Barnett, Alabama — An incoming freshman already on campus, Barnett is already active on Twitter, joking around with new teammates and sending out some behind-the-scenes pictures. He’s also big on posting pictures of his sneaker collection, a nice array of Nikes and Jordans.
No class tomorrow cause of weather, then I take a look back at good ol' Corona hahaha.. pic.twitter.com/Ngh8ooO0Hp
— B² (@Blake8Barnett) February 17, 2015
Twitter: @Blake_Barnett6
Instgram: @blake_barnett6
Chris Conley, Georgia — Conley may be on his way to the NFL, but he’s still highly entertaining and constantly active on both Twitter and Instagram, from UGA football pictures to inspirational messages.
https://twitter.com/_Flight_31/status/569992010351816704
Twitter: @_Flight_31
Instgram: @_flight_31
Brandon Harris, LSU — The Tigers quarterback is an interesting case on Twitter, sending out everything from motivation words to cryptic messages. He’s not all that active, but when he tweets it’s usually something interesting.
https://twitter.com/bharrisqb1/status/536363256139354112
Twitter: @bharrisqb1
CeCe Jefferson, Florida — Everyone followed Jefferson’s Signing Day saga via his (and his dad’s) tweets. Now that he’s officially a Gator, Jefferson is back to tweeting just like you would expect a teenager to.
Everytime I tweet the ? emoji,I get sooo sleepy lol
— Carl (@cecejeferson7) February 19, 2015
Twitter: @cecejeferson7
A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.
