Chad Ochocinco and the Most Active Twitter Users Among NFL Players
By (Correspondent) on October 20, 2011
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First Myspace, than Facebook, now Twitter.
In a world ruled by technology, Twitter has infiltrated our everyday lives in every aspect. Whether it is to interact with friends or stay up to date with your favorite celebrity or athlete, Twitter is the website that has taken over the social scene.
Not only do athletes often get into trouble for what they decide to tweet, but many tweet on a regular basis, practically describing their every move.
Many athletes get criticized by numerous analysts for using Twitter. However, it has become a unique marketing opportunity for players league-wide. Plus, it's great for fans, because they get to witness their favorite players from a different point of view off the football field.
The following is a list of the most active Twitter users among NFL players.
RB Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens
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Twitter: @RayRice27
Followers: 164,023
Tweets: 9,578
Most Recent Tweet: "Great team win today I love being a BALTIMORE RAVEN" - 10/16
DL Darnell Dockett, Arizona Cardinals
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Twitter: @ddockett
Followers: 93,593
Tweets: 11,200
Most Recent Tweet: "Like my pink cleats? Check out the pink sports apparel offered by@dicks & support breast cancer research! http://bit.ly/pllDlP" - 10/20
CB Aaron Williams, Buffalo Bills
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Twitter: @ajwilliams23
Followers: 14,029
Tweets: 14,613
Most Recent Tweet: "So my grandma picks me up from the airport. First thing she says is baby did you lose weight ! Haha that's what happens when you get injured" - 10/20
WR Chad Ochocinco, New England Patriots
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Twitter: @ochocinco
Followers: 2,889,986
Tweets: 30,419
Most Recent Tweet: "Fly to Miami n take my kids out of school without letting their mom know n watching her panic when she goes 2 get em n they r missing = funE" - 10/20
WR Brandon LaFell, Carolina Panthers
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LB Von Miller, Denver Broncos
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Twitter: @MillerLite40
Followers: 31,989
Tweets: 3,819
Most Recent Tweet: "Jus taking care of some paperwork.. #smile erbody! Today was not promised!! http://yfrog.com/j2ydvtij" - 10/19
DE Justin Tuck, New York Giants
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Twitter: @JustinTuckNYG91
Followers: 32,892
Tweets: 824
Most Recent Tweet: "Mama is at school. So It is the big guy and me. #newfoundrespectformoms http://yfrog.com/h2uuqmgj" -10/19
P Chris Kluwe, Minnesota Vikings
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Twitter Name: @ChrisWarcraft
Followers: 29,722
Tweets: 2,569
Most Recent Tweet: "An interesting read.http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21228354.500-revealed--the-capitalist-network-that-runs-the-world.html Remind me to own a bank in my next life. #everydaywegetclosertoShadowrun" - 10/20
CB Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns
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Twitter: @joehaden23
Followers: 62,557
Tweets: 3,025
Most Recent Tweet: "Headed 2 the office! #goodmorning!" - 10/20
OL Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens
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Twitter: @MichaelOher
Followers: 81,520
Tweets: 5,231
Most Recent Tweet: "Shout out to Under Armour for the new gear!" - 10/20
WR Santonio Holmes, New York Jets
Twitter: @santonio10
Followers: 121,735
Tweets: 3,515
Most Recent Tweet: "#10 & 2. It saves lives" - 10/20
LB Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers
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Twitter: @PatrickWillis52
Followers: 88,632
Tweets: 3,483
Most Recent Tweet: "Great team win today We have to continue grinding n getting better each week It doesn't stop here well just for the bye week then we back on" - 10/17
WR Steve Johnson, Buffalo Bills
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Twitter: @StevieJohnson13
Followers: 60,887
Tweets: 8,234
Most Recent Tweet: "Many have asked how I run my routes. See how I do it w/@protips4u Get yor tricks up Get yor tips up Get yor game up! -http://bit.ly/mo3s69" - 10/20
LB Brandon Spikes, New England Patriots
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Twitter: @bspikes55
Followers: 11,493
Tweets: 2,959
Most Recent Tweet: "I sleep in alot because I have big dreams. Plus I gave my pillow some amazing head last night. #GrinchSmile feeling ...http://tmi.me/hlVjt" - 10/20
TE Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers
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Twitter: @JermichaelF88
Followers: 88,576
Tweets: 9,371
Most Recent Tweet: "Go follow my beautiful wife @courtfinley88...she is the First Lady of Packer Nation Twitter. #YOTTO" - 10/20
WR Steve Breaston, Kansas City Chiefs
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Twitter: @SBreaston15
Followers: 30,588
Tweets: 8,606
Most Recent Tweet: "#hoodmemories crate ball, reminds me how my older brother would hang me by my feet 2 get the mini basketballs that rolled in the storm drain" - 10/20
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