Chad Ochocinco and the Most Active Twitter Users Among NFL Players

Chris FaigOct 20, 2011

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

1 of 16

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

2 of 16

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

3 of 16

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

4 of 16

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

5 of 16

Twitter: @Blafell1

Followers: 9,352

Tweets: 9,374

Most Recent Tweet: "Morning folks" - 10/20

LB Von Miller, Denver Broncos

6 of 16

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

7 of 16

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

8 of 16

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

9 of 16

Twitter: @joehaden23

Followers: 62,557

Tweets: 3,025

Most Recent Tweet: "Headed 2 the office! #goodmorning!" - 10/20

OL Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens

10 of 16

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

11 of 16

Twitter: @santonio10

Followers: 121,735

Tweets: 3,515

Most Recent Tweet: "#10 & 2. It saves lives" - 10/20

LB Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers

12 of 16

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

13 of 16

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

14 of 16

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

15 of 16

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

16 of 16

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