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Ezekiel Elliott to Cowboys: Twitter Reacts as RB Is Selected in 2016 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys are a magnet for attention as America's Team. In prime position to make a big splash in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft, Dallas didn't disappoint, selecting Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the No. 4 overall pick Thursday.

Twitter promptly and appropriately erupted following the Cowboys' marquee draft choice.

Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram wondered what newly acquired Dallas running back Alfred Morris thought of the pick:

Alfred Morris cannot be happy.

— Charean Williams (@NFLCharean) April 29, 2016

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' reaction was likely very different:

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