Sony Michel: Social media buzz as ex-UGA RB competes in NFL playoffs

Here’s a sampling of what’s being said about former UGA running back Sony Michel on social media as the Patriots prepare to face the Chiefs in the AFC championship game Sunday in Kansas City:

Julian Edelman has a nickname for rookie RB Sony Michel.

“The Blazin’ Haitian,” he says with a laugh. “He’s a beast.” pic.twitter.com/QfAM9hretd
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 13, 2019

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After his first playoff game, Sony Michel has more playoff rushing TDs than Walter Payton https://t.co/Q3FdzC8rZH pic.twitter.com/SNNrxWoUnz
— ProFootballReference (@pfref) January 15, 2019

We’ve said it all along…Sony Michel was drafted for the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/zLnT8TJgz4
— Patriots on NBCSB (@NBCSPatriots) January 15, 2019

"I think when he has his chances he’s going to get the ball in the end zone."

Bill Belichick has praise for running back Sony Michel:https://t.co/ITHm3LJ42i pic.twitter.com/s7ijTy27fm
— 247Sports (@247Sports) January 15, 2019

Sony Michel had a huge game vs. the Chargers. He has the opportunity to have an even bigger game vs. the Chiefs. But there is one caveat. https://t.co/Mrebhxs1EG
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) January 15, 2019

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Enter here ➡️ https://t.co/doWVipvgRQ pic.twitter.com/LHrCcT49AU
— Sony Michel (@Flyguy2stackz) January 15, 2019

A fun fact about @Flyguy2stackz?
He has the same birthday as Michael Jordan.

Wide Open with the #Patriots rookie. pic.twitter.com/eYz7Cswqjh
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 12, 2019

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