The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will likely be vying for the top spot in the NFC North in 2024. There seems to be much optimism surrounding the Vikings and Bears as well, however, it would be surprising to see either one of those teams compete with two playoff caliber teams right away.
During the 2024 NFL Draft, one Lions fan went viral for how he trolled a Packers fans during Green Bay’s selection. Now he got something special from his team.
Detroit Lions Fan Who Trolled Green Bay Packers Fan At 2024 NFL Draft Gets Unique Aaron Rodgers Gift
According to Derrick Hutchinson of Click On Detroit:
It all started late in the first round of the NFL Draft in Detroit, with the Green Bay Packers making their selection at 25th overall. Lions fans were riding high because general manager Brad Holmes had just traded up to No. 24 to select Terrion Arnold, one of the top cornerbacks available.
The Packers countered by selecting offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, who was largely considered a second-day prospect. The ESPN broadcast showed a Packers fan wearing a cheesehead, and the Morgan selection clearly was not what he expected.
A nearby Lions fan took full advantage of his friend’s pain, laughing and pointing at him with both hands as the camera zoomed in and his friend’s head dropped. It was the cherry on top of a perfect night in Downtown Detroit.
Well, Lions safety Kerby Joseph enjoyed that moment so much, he sent that Lions fan a really cool gift: the cleats he was wearing when he picked off two passes from Aaron Rodgers. The Lions also eliminated the Packers from playoff contention that night.
Here is a full video of the moment:
A Packers fan shown on ESPN did not seem to enjoy Green Bay's selection of Arizona OT Jordan Morgan at No. 25. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/weGuacQ8Co
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 26, 2024
The Packers Fan Announced The Gift On His Social Media
Jacob Sanchez, the Packers fan seen on the television, posted to social media about his friend’s gift:
Absolutely unreal @JKERB25 hooked my friend UP just for laughing at me on national tv 😭 even tho I’m supposed to hate him as a packers fan, idk how I can after this pic.twitter.com/JwWCWGe4Gg
— jacob sanchez (@_jsanchez23__) May 4, 2024
“You made me laugh draft night, so here is my cleats I caught my first and second career (interceptions) from AROD,” Joseph wrote, in part.
The Packers fan tweeted photos of his friend’s gifts, saying, “Even though I’m supposed to hate him as a Packers fan, I don’t know how I can after this.”
It would appear the 2024 season is already off to a fun start. The Lions and Packers split the season series in 2023. It will be interesting to see how the rivalry pans out this year.
