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Panthers take Shaq Thompson in NFL draft | Social media buzz

Washington Huskies linebacker Shaq Thompson (with ball) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sept. 13, 2014 in Seattle.
Washington Huskies linebacker Shaq Thompson (with ball) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sept. 13, 2014 in Seattle. Otto Greule Jr Getty Images

At No. 25, the Carolina Panthers took linebacker Shaq Thompson in the 2015 NFL Draft on Thursday. Walter Payton Man of the Year Thomas Davis announced the Panthers' top pick - a versatile defender for the Washington Huskies. Here's some reaction on Twitter and Instagram to the pick and draft.

This story was originally published May 1, 2015 at 12:11 AM.

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