The Cincinnati Bengals used their first round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft to snag some additional protection for franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, and understandably so after Burrow spent the end of last season on the sideline with a wrist injury.
Keeping Burrow upright and out on the field will be of the utmost importance for the Bengals moving forward, and that's where Amarius Mims comes in. Cincinnati selected Mims with the 18th overall pick in the draft, and his selection certainly got a rise out of fans on social media. Here are some of the best reactions.
Social media reaction to Bengals drafting Amarius Mims
Mims got himself a new follower.
One of our favorite things... New follows. pic.twitter.com/catDjj2lQL
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 26, 2024
Fans are understandably excited about Mims' fit in Cincinnati.
Amarius Mims is going to look so good in a Bengals uniform blocking for Joe Burrow.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) April 26, 2024
This is a good day for #9. This is an exciting moment for the longevity of this team and this offense. pic.twitter.com/Sn9dBpBLei
Mims is a big man.
This is a picture of Amarius Mims from the Combine.
— WINCINNATI (@WINCINNATI_) April 26, 2024
No, it's not photoshopped. 😳 #Bengals pic.twitter.com/oZdrtGwAwK
it didn't take long for the photoshops to pop up (Though we must say, Mims looks solid in the black-and-orange).
Welcome to Cincinnati, @amarius_mims pic.twitter.com/8JCPEOD8Wh
— BG3DZNS (Whodey All Dey) (@BG3DZNS) April 26, 2024
For some fans, Mims' selection was an immediate reason to celebrate!
If y’all don’t know what I’m talking about then you don’t. I’m excited bout this pick. Let’s Gooooo!! 😎😎 @amarius_mims #NFLDraft #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/trTJ3fjr5L
— Meg Brrrr (@Bengalsmanic) April 26, 2024
Cincinnati has a ton (almost literally) of size on the offensive line.
Good luck going up against the Bengals' tackles 😳 pic.twitter.com/au5PvO1XN2
— PFF (@PFF) April 26, 2024
RGIII approves of the pick.
The @Bengals know they have to invest in Joe Burrow. No better way to do that than to pick Amarius Mims. PROFICIENT PASS PROTECTOR but young on experience. He will battle his tail off and help the Bengals protect their franchise changing QB this year. pic.twitter.com/6OEczepMTE
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 26, 2024
Will Mims get some burn as a rookie?
The amount of people who don't think Mims will make a year 1 impact is shocking to me. The Bengals playoff runs have been ended every year because of the backup OL playing. Their RT misses 5-6 games on average. He will play.
— mike (@bengals_sans) April 26, 2024
There were some jokes at Cincinnati's expense in light of recent trade requests.
Bengals 1st round pick Amarius Mims has requested to be traded pic.twitter.com/7rPdvOwrBQ
— BIGPLAY Dave (@BIGPLAY_Dave) April 26, 2024
The Bengals are clearly excited that Mims was available.
Zac Taylor on Amarius Mims: “We were really excited he was there at 18. He’s a great fit.”
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 26, 2024
“His traits are immeasurable.”#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/VxOCE39cd4
One pick down, nine to go for Cincinnati.