Watch: Hjalte Froholdt’s Emotional Reaction To Being Drafted By Patriots

The New England Patriots selected offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt, and let’s just say that his reaction was the most emotional thing we saw on the Internet today.

Froholdt was watching the draft with his friends and family, and the Patriots called him. He literally cried! That’s how much this selection means to him. The Patriots gave him a chance, and he will use the best of it.

“Froholdt has primarily lined up at guard, but a move to center might give him his best shot as a pro,” Lance Zierlein of NFL.com wrote. “He has good power to absorb and neutralize at the point of attack, but there just aren’t enough wins as an in-line blocker due to his lack of push. Froholdt also struggles to protect his edges through foot quickness or functional power and he should be able to get the help he needs at center. His ability to play both guard and center strengthens his case to become a solid backup who can step in and start in a pinch.”

Froholdt is more than excited to join Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and the rest of the team.

“I was very excited,” he said. “Words can’t explain how excited I felt when I got that call. I’m just blessed to be a Patriot right now.  I feel like I’m a hard worker. I take coaching well. I feel like I’m just ready to be a New England Patriot. I’m just blessed to be in this position.”

During the conference call, Froholdt was asked about his greatest virtues and strength. He said, “I would say I work extremely hard. I take coaching. I would say that would be my biggest strength.”

Froholdt is familiar with Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, and had nothing but nice words for him.

Hjalte Froholdt is familiar with Dante Scarnecchia

“Real familiar. I know he’s one of the greatest football coaches in the NFL right now. I’m just ready to learn as much as I can from him, soak up as much as I can from him. Growing up, I always watched football, just studying the game. I always knew about Dante Scarnecchia and the guys he’s coached, so that’s how I knew about him.”