Caitlin Clark’s fame extends far beyond sports. Public opinion rose when the NFL Draft was mentioned admiringly
Caitlin Clark’s superstardom is beginning to transcend sports lines.
During ESPN’s coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft, the network worked in a way to mention Clark in the context of Thursday’s selection process.
ESPN showed some childhood photos of Clark wearing Chiefs gear as a young fan in Des Moines, Iowa — followed by a plug for her WNBA debut.
CAITLIN CLARK MENTION ON THE DRAFT‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
pic.twitter.com/DAberebXxG— 🅿️atrick⭐️ (@patrick7111996)
April 26, 2024
This NFL draft mention has Clark once again trending on social media.
“Caitlin Clark/WNBA ad followed by a mention during the NFL Draft. The synergy! The communication and connection between ESPN rights packages! You love to see it,” Sarah Spain wrote.
Caitlin Clark/WNBA ad followed by a mention during the NFL Draft. The synergy! The communication and connection between ESPN rights packages! You love to see it.
— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain)
April 26, 2024
Nope. ‘She grew up a Chiefs fan! Anyways here is Mel Kiper’s best available,'” another said.
ESPN just found a way to tie Caitlin Clark into the NFL Draft lol
Was so bizarre. I thought maybe they were going to have her on to interview or something. Nope.
"She grew up a Chiefs fan! Anyways here is Mel Kiper's best available."
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) April 26, 2024
“Could Caitlin Clark play wide receiver? Asking for a friend,” another added.
Could Caitlin Clark play wide receiver? Asking for a friend.
— Heather Lloyd (@ByHeatherLloyd) April 26, 2024
“NFL TALKING ABOUT CAITLIN CLARK, I’M SCREAMING!” another wrote.
NFL TALKING ABOUT CAITLIN CLARK, I’M SCREAMING!
— Morgsss✨ (@Morgsss21) April 26, 2024
Caitlin Clark referenced during the NFL draft pic.twitter.com/Nph2NXkvCK
— Matt, Dr. Bunny Keeper 🐰 (Taylor's Version) (@05HAWKI) April 26, 2024
Clark was selected by the Indiana Fever with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft earlier this month. Caleb Williams went off the board No. 1 to the Chicago Bears in tonight’s NFL selection process.
Tonight’s mention of Clark continues to display the influence she possesses over the growth of women’s basketball.
