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8 Most Entertaining NFL Players To Follow On Twitter

by @TaraLipinsky

1. Johnny Manziel  (@JManziel2)

Why you should follow: He may not be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback but he is the most talked about player in the NFL .

What you'll get:

Photos with his 'bae.'

Lots of partying with Drake.

And 'the money shot.'

Related: 11 Dumb Johnny Manziel Moves As Documented By Social Media

2. Darnell Dockett (@ddockett)

Why you should follow:  I can sum it up in one word; unfiltered.

What you'll get:

He's has an, um, entrepreneurial spirit.

A colorful play-by-play off the field.

He has a thing for women, "little" women.

Related: 7 Darnell Dockett World Cup Tweets  That Ask The Important Questions

3. Chad Johnson (@ochocinco)

Why you should follow: Now that he's officially out of the NFL, commenting on Twitter appears to be his full-time job. TMI? Most of the time, but always fascinating.

What you'll get:

Viral political commentary. 

Relationship advice.

And a multitude of manicure makeovers. For realz.

4. Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5)

Why you should follow:  Non-stop action, exercise and health tips plus he has an amazing repoire with this fans.

What you'll get:

Team Spirit. 

Fan pics (picks)?

And eye-candy.

5. Nick Mangold (@nickmangold)

Why you should follow: Tweets mostly during the NFL season so you get the goods and he's extremely fan friendly.

What you'll get: 

Photobombs.

Self-deprecating humor.

6. Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL)

Why you should follow: He's a crusader and this being his first year in the NFL, you don't really know when he'll share ground breaking information.

What you'll get:

Inspiration.

Personal photos.

Oh, wait, there's Drake again.

7. Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12)

Why you should follow: He retweets, he keeps it real and he doesn't have Instagram.

What you'll get: 

Witty Memes.

Opinions.

Mocking Tom Crabtree.

8. Drew Brees (@drewbrees)

You didn't think I'd leave him out, did you?

Why you should follow: He one of the best QB's in the NFL, he uses Twitter constantly and he's not afraid to speak his mind.

What you'll get:

Family.

Fishing.

And Food (He's the co-owner of the sandwich chain Jimmy John's).

Related: Top 5 Lions To Follow On Twitter

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