50 Athletes You Should Be Following on Twitter in 2015

Ignore for a moment the desire to gain more Twitter followers. It’s tough, because followers are the currency of Twitter, but think about it—how do you spend your time on Twitter?

The vast majority of your time on Twitter is dedicated to the thoughts, opinions and links of those you follow. And as a sports fan, the process of deciding who you invest this time in is fraught with the potential for disappointment or boredom.

Twitter eliminates the separation between athlete stream-of-consciousness and your eyeballs—and let’s face it, if you, or I, aren’t that interesting to the world at large, the average athlete will crush your expectations when they simply can’t be as exciting on Twitter as they are on the field.

So, you need to know which athletes to follow; who is funny, witty or just fascinating? Who posts pics that make you want to refresh your feed anytime you have the opportunity to see what’s happening?

These are 50 athletes you want to follow.

50. Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants 

"

I by no means cheer for Dallas but I have no idea what or how thts not called a catch . Thts a joke

— Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3) January 11, 2015"

"

The Titans got a steal of a qauterback in this years draft #CannonBerger

— Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3) November 18, 2014"

"

Everybody is entitled to have an opinion but tht doesn't mean they're qualified to have one

— Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3) September 30, 2014"

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes up in quantity what his tweets sometimes lack in quality. But he's a star on the rise with a lot to say. 

49. Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays 

"

Bones is a straight up punk! Can't wait to see him fall.

— Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20) January 4, 2015"

"

Hoyer: didn't you say you could've hit that. Manziel: man I was just playing. pic.twitter.com/8hLBNqCBTr

— Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20) December 14, 2014"

"

The check Money Manziel cashed just got bounced.

— Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20) December 14, 2014"

Blue Jay pitcher Josh Donaldson is a big-time sports fan with a lot of opinions outside baseball, and he's never afraid to speak his mind. 

48. Sydney Leroux, U.S. Women’s Soccer

"

I don't really understand the point of The Boy Next Door movie. Tell me one person who wouldn't stalk Jlo... Don't worry, I'll wait.

— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) January 10, 2015"

"

I'm sorry but that Shia Lebeouf music video is weird and creepy.

— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) January 9, 2015"

"

Sports gives me anxiety and gas.

— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) January 5, 2015"

American soccer star Sydney Leroux is a social media superstar. She’s got an opinion on everything and everyone, and makes a habit of the entertaining overshare. 

47. J.J. Watt, Houston Texans 

"

What in the world is bae? And 'totes'? Cmon guys. -> “@HoustonTexans: Totes. RT @samyarnell: JJ Watt is bae😍😍😍”

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 7, 2015"

"

Turbo Man, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots & a Weenie Whistle... Best family ever!!! #ItsTurboTime pic.twitter.com/DYiv2KU59p

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 25, 2014"

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt isn’t going to give you too much in terms of controversy on Twitter, but he tweets often and comes across exceedingly likable. Pretty much the opposite of how he comes across to opposing quarterbacks on the field. 

46. Brandon McCarthy, Los Angeles Dodgers  

"

we should give Jeffrey Tambor more awards. ESPYs, Country music awards, whatever. He's great in everything he does

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) January 12, 2015"

"

this is not a joke: I literally just farted during the earthquake in Dallas. What a magical feeling that was. #bucketlist

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) January 6, 2015"

"

fun fact: Top Gun had to use real fighter jets after it blew its CGI budget on making us believe Tom Cruise could spike a volleyball

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) December 28, 2014"

Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy tweets about sports, movies, television and pop culture subjects during the MLB offseason. You never know what you’re going to get. 

45. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys 

"

as I went to the ground I rolled over and I tipped the ball to gain better control.. We lost and I accept it but please change that rule

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 12, 2015"

"

#rip Stuart Scott you will forever be missed #espngreatest

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 5, 2015"

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant tends to show a much more human side of himself on Twitter, which is a sharp contrast to the selfish and angry caricature many people seem to have in their minds. 

44. Brad Keselowski, NASCAR 

"

Anyone else wondering why a military aircraft manufacturing company would advertise during nfl playoffs?

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) January 3, 2015"

"

Wildcard playoffs are my favorite nfl weekend. Watching now & Thinking we know what nfl team Alabama's punter needs to go to.

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) January 3, 2015"

"

Reckless like a monkey?!?! I'm concerned about the language North Korea has picked up from nascar chat boards.

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 27, 2014"

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski averages a few tweets a day, all of which are fantastically random. He’s a great follow even if you’re not a racing fan because he doesn’t seem to bring the office home. 

43. Josh Scobee, Jacksonville Jaguars 

"

Can't wait for Taken 4 when Liam Neeson finally stops caring

— Josh Scobee (@JoshScobee10) December 30, 2014"

"

If you're over the age of 25 and use the word "epic" I've got bad news for you....we probably won't be friends

— Josh Scobee (@JoshScobee10) December 16, 2014"

Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee definitely doesn’t fit the “seen and not heard” ideal of an NFL kicker. And for that, we thank him. 

42. Rory McIlroy, PGA

"

Love this! Paid to play not answer questions “@SportsCenter: Marshawn Lynch after every question in his postgame interview, "I'm thankful."

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) January 11, 2015"

"

I don't know ML but seems like he marches to the beat of his own drum, isn't defined by what other people think. I respect that in a person

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) January 11, 2015"

Golfer Rory McIlroy isn’t the most regular of tweeters, but his recent enthusiastic defense of Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch proved he’s not afraid to wade into more controversial waters. 

41. Jamal Crawford, Los Angeles Clippers

"

Just left #cponesie party. Hope everyone is safe. Happy new year!! pic.twitter.com/2Dic5beRNY

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 1, 2015"

"

Life is funny sometimes.

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 9, 2015"

Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford doesn’t produce as regularly as some of the other athletes on this list, but he does tweet the occasional gem. 

40. Ian Poulter, PGA

"

That was a dream come true. Thanks @ferrari, I chose options on LaFerrari & 458 Speciale Aperta, Very fortunate. 🇮🇹🚗 pic.twitter.com/sz1MJ19ygB

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) January 13, 2015"

"

Terrific day on the water. Here are a few pictures.. pic.twitter.com/7KR9uQDmxQ

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 29, 2014"

"

It's easy friends if you don't like my opinions press unfollow it works every time and you won't get so frustrated.

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) January 11, 2015"

Here’s the thing about PGA pro Ian Poulter: You don’t want to follow him if you hate athletes boasting about their immeasurable wealth 24/7. If you enjoy getting a glimpse into how the 1 percent lives, well then you’ll love his Twitter feed. 

39. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns 

"

Hit the club want you you you...@Coll_Crowley pic.twitter.com/GgZYrCd5CN

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) July 22, 2014"

"

#HAW @tvjohnny @Drake pic.twitter.com/M28ySC9IES

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) June 15, 2014"

Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has a long track record of living large and partying hard. He tends to keep his antics off social media if he can help it, but you never know what might happen in a drunken stupor over the offseason. 

38. Jerry Blevins, Washington Nationals 

"

I really miss the gameshow Supermarket Sweep

— Jerry Blevins (@JerryBlevins_13) January 14, 2015"

"

Biggest upset of the game is Ohio St uniforms > Oregon uniforms

— Jerry Blevins (@JerryBlevins_13) January 13, 2015"

Nationals pitcher Jerry Blevins is a very relatable guy based on his tweets—especially to people old enough to remember the awesomeness of Supermarket Sweep. 

37. Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators

"

I take a lot of flak for being a Vikings fan... But those 15 seconds were a ton of fun to watch!!! @Vikings

— Bobby Ryan (@b_ryan9) December 21, 2014"

"

You can write your own check if you can end this engagement photo shoot quickly.

— Bobby Ryan (@b_ryan9) August 28, 2014"

Senators right winger Bobby Ryan is every man! Rooting for a historically mediocre franchise and being bogged down in excessive wedding obligations is a cross 80 percent of men on this planet have to bear.

36. Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons 

"

Nothing pisses me off more than people who don't like to put there name on things I wonder what his team record is

— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) December 5, 2014"

"

I understand that the refs want to the to be close but damn these fouls are ridiculous

— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) December 4, 2014"

"

Garth Brooks is at my football pro camp I don't even know what to say

— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) September 21, 2014"

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White has a history of putting the cart before the horse on Twitter. Earlier this year, he made a bet with a fan on the Duke-Mercer game in the NCAA tournament and ultimately paid up. 

35. Nick Young, Los Angeles Lakers 

"

You can still be cool and get good grades, me personally I was the opposite swag out and dropping out, my grades were all bad.

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

"

I spent so much time on tryna be cool that I almost miss out on my blessings but that's what happens growing up in my neighborhood

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

"

I wanted to be cool first because cool get you respect and the girls ..( these Jordan's right here Imma killing at school tomorrow)

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

"

Me and my homies all fresh but all Failing every class.. Remember I didn't start hooping to my Junior yr of high school if you no my story

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

"

And I'm far from the honor row students. All I'm saying is stay in school hit them books do whatever it takes to reach your blessings.

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

"

Do the ground work first .....

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

"

Because now I'm top 5 coolest dude in the world lol

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 4, 2014"

Lakers forward Nick Young’s tweets are often pretty mundane, but occasionally Swaggy P puts out a series of tweets that make following him totally worth it. He never said he was a role model…but maybe he is?

34. Bubba Watson, PGA

"

#Bubbaclaus Day 7 - Let’s talk about presents that are SO BAD that they’re awesome! What’s the best White Elephant gift you’ve ever seen?

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) December 19, 2014"

"

Yessir "BubbaClaus" da single drops today!! http://t.co/hnrWbxVRfy #urwelcome pic.twitter.com/as8gN9oFSg

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) December 16, 2014"

"

Love it or hate it #Bubbaclaus The Single is on iTunes!! Every download helps the Bubba Watson Foundation http://t.co/7MV43TXwku #givingback

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) December 19, 2014"

PGA pro Bubba Watson may be a little too hokey for some of us, but his Twitter presence proves he’s got the best intentions in mind. Watson tweets regularly, and if you like one of his tweets, you’ll probably like them all. 

33. Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds

"

Sounds good boss #ImGlovinIt RT @Teh_Genius: @DatDudeBP thanks for the @beatsbydre Have to get them signed at a game pic.twitter.com/BC7qxEMzv0

— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) December 31, 2014"

"

Don't thank me, it was #DatDudeSanta LOL! #ImGlovinIt RT @MWatson1227: Thanks @DatDudeBP Got my iPod touch today pic.twitter.com/3X4FgvuZ8K

— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) December 30, 2014"

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips gives away pretty fancy gifts during the holiday season. If that isn’t a good enough reason to follow him, what is?!

32. T.J. Lang, Green Bay Packers 

"

Currently canceling my offseason vacation to Dallas.. Some nasty people over there.

— TJ Lang (@TJLang70) January 12, 2015"

"

And FYI I am always going to protect my teammates in a pile.

— TJ Lang (@TJLang70) January 11, 2015"

Green Bay offensive guard T.J. Lang provides far more insight into the inner workings of the Packers than anyone else on that team. Meaning that he’s the perfect follow this time of year.

31. Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons 

"

The Best phones calls are the random ones at strange hours of the night...

— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummondd) December 29, 2014"

"

Penguins are legit, anyone who thinks otherwise is out of their minds #battleofthebirds @ChandlerParsons

— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummondd) December 2, 2014"

Pistons center Andre Drummond is as random on Twitter as Detroit’s championship in 2004. That’s a good thing on social media.

30. Andy Murray, Tennis

"

As you can see I'm chuffed to bits with my Christmas jumper #FireInTheBelly pic.twitter.com/qImylslFWG

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) December 26, 2014"

"

The traffic in Manila is naughty.

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) November 27, 2014"

Scottish tennis great Andy Murray is far more entertaining on Twitter than he is on the tennis court against Roger Federer in a Grand Slam match or Novak Djokovic in any match.

29. Shane Loux, MLB Free Agent 

"

Im 35 yrs old n just had to show ID to get in a bar, no prob, I look younger, I get it. I literally just bumped into a 3 year old girl. #wtf

— Shane Loux (@shaneloux) December 27, 2014"

"

Don't judge me. pic.twitter.com/YFjyx0Oum1

— Shane Loux (@shaneloux) November 20, 2014"

MLB free-agent pitcher Shane Loux is personally one of my favorite follows on Twitter. He’s entertaining and unpredictable, which is really the only thing you can ask of these guys.

28. Mario Balotelli, Liverpool 

"

Met these guys on the local rescue centre and now they have a new home. Who can guess their names? pic.twitter.com/gVbksTZlfq

— Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) January 2, 2015"

"

I'm Italian so spell check police leave me alone #ImTrying😂😂😂😂

— Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) August 31, 2014"

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is an absolute wild card on and off the pitch. He’s already gotten himself in trouble on social media more than once and is probably going to do it again…and again…and again.

27. Chipper Jones, Retired MLB 

"

Cheers Ohio! pic.twitter.com/r5AdJrxIUK

— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) January 13, 2015"

"

Me after the next OSU TD!!! pic.twitter.com/4qHa7Ye46Z

— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) January 13, 2015"

"

NFL GMs waiting to draft Ezekiel Elliott! pic.twitter.com/pnfRNIHsQH

— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) January 13, 2015"

Retired Braves third baseman Chipper Jones may have retired, but he hasn’t totally called it quits! Last January he rescued ex-teammate Freddie Freeman during a snowstorm and live-tweeted the adventure. 

26. Nick Mangold, New York Jets

"

Audition for Episode VII?!? “@nyjets: #HappyStarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/fY57kCNryx”

— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) May 4, 2014"

"

Happy Brisket Day! #Merica #USA pic.twitter.com/6fjnUlGLOx

— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) November 15, 2014"

If you follow Jets center Nick Mangold on Twitter, he will alert you to all the national holidays you never knew existed!

25. Christina Kim, LPGA  

"

6:35 workout?! Who the hell am I. Putting by 8:20? This does not seem right....

— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) January 13, 2015"

"

Does Gronk have a T-back tan line? Look closely. Must be where his shorts sit on his uniform, but that's still funny pic.twitter.com/SvfTBHE7zG

— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) January 11, 2015"

LPGA Pro Christina Kim just knows what’s up. She offers so much beyond the world of ladies golf.

24. JaVale McGee, Denver Nuggets

"

RT @JaValeMcGee34 #13minus50 https://t.co/IT180EyfB2 @WORLDSTAR

— PIERRE ROLL THE R (@JaValeMcGee34) January 13, 2015"

Eccentric Nuggets center JaVale McGee does stuff like this constantly. If you like this Vine, you’ll love following McGee…if you hate it…you probably want to avoid the whole scene.

23. Josh Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers 

"

Question: Do y'all think Dwight Howard would've hit KG if they were on the street?

— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) January 13, 2015"

"

A tree is recognized by its fruit. What kinda fruit are you producing? Whatever is in your heart will come out.

— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) January 12, 2015"

"

It's funny that ppl in Dallas are going crazy cause it might ice up tonight. Pittsburgh has hardened me. Whats a lil bit of ice? Nothing

— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) January 11, 2015"

"

Bro. Chelsea Handler has no cares whatsoever. Lol

— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) December 27, 2014"

Steelers running back Josh Harris is random and hilarious. His tweets run the gamut from topical to inspirational to confusing to accusatory to pop culture whatever. And it’s all solid!

22. Tony Hawk, Skateboarder 

"

Came downstairs to find this scene, then did a quick headcount of our house; must have been an intruder. pic.twitter.com/56sSOH8cqI

— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) December 27, 2014"

"

In a Soho store, and a girl approaches to ask "Are you the guy from the hoverboard video?" #newclaimtofame

— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) December 7, 2014"

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is too cool for school, which should come as no surprise. All his Twitter account does is prove that well-established fact.

21. Tony Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates 

"

IKEA run. On a Saturday. In Miami. Wish me luck.

— Tony Sanchez (@Tony26Montana) October 11, 2014"

"

I'd build 1000 grills with my father before ever trying to build another piece of ikea furniture with my GF, again.

— Tony Sanchez (@Tony26Montana) October 12, 2014"

Pirates catcher Tony Sanchez is, above all, relatable!

20. Tony Jefferson, Arizona Cardinals 

"

My son is about to be 4 months Bruh. He's low key a grown man, I ain't got time for this crying stuff because yo teeth hurt got dam

— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) January 13, 2015"

"

Literally don't understand babies. They get sleepy they cry, they grow teeth they don't sleep.. Like Bruh go to sleep simple

— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) January 13, 2015"

Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson has been one of the most entertaining athletes on Twitter for a while now. If you’ve got a baby to contend with, he’s even better.

19. Tyler Seguin, Dallas Stars 

"

I mean I'm all for the Bachelor but how are you not watching this game. Lets go Canada #WJC

— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) January 6, 2015"

"

This traffic for Thanksgiving I'm guessing is insane. There should be a lane for Canadians so I can fly by. #justkidding #loveamericanturkey

— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) November 26, 2014"

Stars center Tyler Seguin is a Canadian suffering through Canadian problems in an American world. Kidding! You should probably just follow him because he has a fun history of misbehaving on social media. 

18. Metta World Peace, NBA Free Agent 

"

Meditate for healthy minds Cook healthy for healthy body Have patience for healthy hair Have patience for healthy relationship 💯✔️

— MettaWorldPeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) January 13, 2015"

"

Sorry I keep it too real sometimes. But I have to and I will continue to.

— MettaWorldPeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) January 10, 2015"

Former NBA small forward Metta World Peace is well known for being a very interesting character. He’ll disappear from time to time, but following him is always an adventure.

17. Chris Long, St. Louis Rams  

"

The last real book I read cover to cover was a goosebumps I believe.

— Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8, 2015"

"

When the Goosebumps tv series came out I used to tell all the kids "oh I read the book"

— Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8, 2015"

"

I got a few "I feel sorry for you" kind of replies after my admission that I don't read books cover to cover. I'll live.

— Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 8, 2015"

Rams defensive end Chris Long is moderately interactive with his fans—even the ones who mock him for never reading! He’s funny and frank, which alone is worth a follow.

16. Serena Williams, Tennis  

"

Lady: "Has anyone ever told you that you look like Venus Williams?" Me: "Yes. ALL the time"

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 22, 2014"

"

What should I do? To to Mall? Go to target? Get dinner? Stay home? (This is what I always do) watch TV? Make funny faces? Help!

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 14, 2014"

Tennis legend Serena Williams is as entertaining on social media as she is on the tennis court.

15. J.R. Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers 

"

Goodbye my friend! will I ever love again?

— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) December 28, 2014"

"

Her love is all that I can see!

— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) December 28, 2014"

"

Just cause you have my number an we talk hear an there don't mean my tweets are about you!! #SomethingWrongWitYallWomen #ItAintAlwaysAboutU

— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) December 28, 2014"

Pistons shooting guard J.R. Smith doesn’t ever share anything particularly noteworthy to the outside world, but some of his personal tweets are more than worth a follow. You’ll never know what he’s talking about, but you’ll wish you did.

14. Tom Crabtree, NFL Free Agent 

"

I want to stare at Goodell for at least 8 more minutes @SNFonNBC

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) January 10, 2015"

"

Glad they pointed out Goodell isn't in a luxury box. He is a #hero.

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) January 10, 2015"

"

I feel like halftime should be a little bit longer.

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) January 13, 2015"

"

Yes! More analysis instead of the game!

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) January 13, 2015  "

NFL free-agent tight end Tom Crabtree is perfection. He’s sarcastically sardonic with his Seinfeld-esque deadpan observations. Crabtree might not be everyone's cup of tea, but he definitely scratches an itch for those of his ilk. 

13. Caroline Wozniacki, Tennis 

"

I'm aware I'm not made of sugar, so I won't dissolve in water, but running outside in the pouring rain is not my favorite thing.. #soaked

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) November 21, 2014"

"

“@RyanKerrigan91: @CaroWozniacki @walker_d_andrew Welllll maybe I don't "use" "proper" "punctuation" pic.twitter.com/c5wgiLNdlM” haha😂😝

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) January 4, 2015"

Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki is equal parts friendly and informative on Twitter. Her tweets aren’t all gems, but she shares more than enough to make her one of the better follows in sports. 

12. Brett Anderson, Los Angeles Dodgers 

"

Urban Meyer "gets tired" again, quits, and then takes the Bears job tomorrow.

— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) January 13, 2015"

"

Virginia Tech is the real winner in all of this.

— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) January 13, 2015"

"

Nobody knows what is going on because Kevin Hart just yells and isn't funny.

— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) January 12, 2015"

Dodgers pitcher Brett Anderson is a baseball player who knows his stuff when it comes to college football. He’s also on to Kevin Hart’s screaming shtick, which is obviously well ahead of the curve.

11. Joffrey Lupul, Toronto Maple Leafs 

"

Like him or not you can never say James Franco doesn't commit.

— Joffrey Lupul (@JLupul) January 3, 2015"

"

I'm thankful for every dude over 300 lbs who's ever unsuccessfully tried to grab a loose football.

— Joffrey Lupul (@JLupul) November 27, 2014"

"

My dad just said to me "sometimes you gotta take the crunchy w the smooth". I think it's a peanut butter analogy. I can't stop laughing.

— Joffrey Lupul (@JLupul) October 10, 2014"

Maple Leafs left wing Joffrey Lupul laughs at his dad’s goofy analogies and anecdotes, just like the rest of us! He also has opinions about James Franco.

10. A.J. Francis, Miami Dolphins  

"

I wonder if the hat Mr. Goddell has on the sideline is official licensed Nike NFL apparel, and if not, how much should his fine be?

— A.J. Francis (@AJFrancis410) January 10, 2015"

"

All I want for Christmas is to finish this lift & meetings so I can go home and drink spiked egg nog and watch the 30 for 30 marathon...🎅🎄😩🙌

— A.J. Francis (@AJFrancis410) December 25, 2014"

Dolphins defensive tackle A.J. Francis is unlike so many NFL players in that he frequently tweets about some of the more controversial aspects of the league.

9. Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles 

"

I wish a lot of parents would read their kids twitters. Or let me discipline them. They would really be helllllllla embarrassed

— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) January 10, 2015"

"

Joey Porters hairline line is on point though. pic.twitter.com/mpxkSdzRl0

— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) January 4, 2015"

"

The intruder. Of course we fed him. He's a #StayHungry pimp. http://t.co/VxKGwRQz2i

— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) November 18, 2014"

The social media presence of Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is pretty much impossible to summarize in a sentence or two, so just go follow him and don’t ask too many questions. You'll thank me later.

8. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder 

"

Why do you post on Twitter?

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 13, 2015"

"

You want to show people how funny you are because you're too insecure to do it in person? I know that's why posted in the past.

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 13, 2015"

"

You say it's "just Twitter" but is it really "just Twitter"

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 13, 2015"

Thunder superstar Kevin Durant has a lot of things to say and never shies away from saying them on Twitter. But if you follow him, try to keep tweets in his direction light, otherwise he’ll come down on the rest of us with a condescending hammer.

7. Paul Bissonnette, NHL Free Agent 

"

Drinking Game: Watch a Kobe Bryant interview and take a shot everytime he licks his lips. Make sure u have a DD to drive you to the hospital

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) November 22, 2014"

"

The amount of heartache the Buffalo Bills put their fans through is insane.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) November 9, 2014"

"

If you're ever having a bad day go read the comments on Pitbull's iTunes page.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) November 27, 2014"

NHL free-agent Paul Bissonnette is equal parts confrontational, aggressive and observant. It’s hard to be offended by the mean things he says because he’s almost always right.

6. Chris Kluwe, NFL Free Agent 

"

We now go live to the postgame crew to break down that play! pic.twitter.com/lGGjMdptJm

— Chris Warbutts (@ChrisWarcraft) January 11, 2015"

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Peyton Manning should never roll out. That looks like me trying to run.

— Chris Warbutts (@ChrisWarcraft) January 11, 2015"

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This game is going to end with Romo and Rodgers jousting in wheelchairs.

— Chris Warbutts (@ChrisWarcraft) January 11, 2015"

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is one of the most outspoken and fantastically sarcastic people in sports, which may or may not be why he is no longer employed. But the NFL’s loss is Twitter’s gain—although his recent video game focus may turn off some potential followers.

5. Dolph Ziggler, WWE 

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N. Korea publicly denies being behind Sony hack, demands U.S provide evidence -we watch a Bigfoot show, evidence isnt our thing

— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) January 13, 2015"

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prettyboy romo, wearing a turtleneck like its the playboy mansion circa 1979, hope it gets dirtier than the grotto #DALvsGB

— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) January 11, 2015"

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I love you, I'm just not IN love with you, but mostly, I just need a 2nd person to help put the fitted sheet on my bed

— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) January 10, 2015"

WWE wrestler Dolph Ziggler is so hilarious on Twitter that it’s hard to believe he’s the actual human being behind the account. He'd probably be No. 1 if I didn't suspect someone was propping him up.

4. John Daly, PGA

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For all u haters....don't worry, I'm doin' ok & just checkin' in pic.twitter.com/fENvf5B2RP

— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) December 27, 2014"

"

Merry Christmas Y'all! Hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday! I know I am right now! #cantgetanybetterthanthis 🎄🎅 pic.twitter.com/vLPeZ9dsFv

— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) December 25, 2014"

Everything you think John Daly is in his life is basically confirmed by the man himself on Twitter on the regular. If you're not already following him, the time to rectify the wrong is upon you.

3. Jose Canseco, Retired MLB  

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Cansecodamus 2015 .It will be a great year. wait for it

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) January 2, 2015"

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1. Life will be discovered on Mars

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) January 2, 2015"

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8. First live interview of extra terrestrial on TV. Barbara Walters does it

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) January 2, 2015"

"

10. Bud Selig accidentally shoots his finger off

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) January 2, 2015"

Notoriously juiced slugger Jose Canseco is absolutely fascinating on Twitter. It’s not because he ever says anything that should ever be taken seriously, but because the level of delusional narcissism he exhibits is truly beyond reproach.

2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers 

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"JOEL EMBIID" tattoo on the arm pic.twitter.com/8Hvk72u39V

— Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) December 4, 2014"

"

Man I'm so cheesed right now...... They don't make Shirley temples the same way everywhere 😡😡😡😡 #FavoriteDrink

— Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 6, 2014"

Although he hasn’t been able to maintain the fast and furious pace he set prior to his rookie season in the NBA, 76ers center Joel Embiid is absolutely still worth a follow. Expect him to shine brighter during the offseason though.

1. Darnell Dockett, Arizona Cardinals

"

Hmmmmmm oregon is cheating....😑. pic.twitter.com/udM0eIpJUw

— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) January 13, 2015"

"

Damn mailbox had a quad tear? I knew he wasn't right yesterday! Colts played well though!

— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) January 12, 2015"

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I just walked in to another court room . Look at this guy ball spot.. He should be getting judged too!! #guiltypic.twitter.com/mkO5gQ79YU

— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 2, 2014

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Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett is the unofficial sports king of Twitter. He has a colorful history of saying fantastically offensive things, and his live tweeting of jury duty and being stopped by police are the stuff of legends. 

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