Back in December, Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier underwent spinal stabilization surgery after an injury sustained in a Week 13 collision against the Bengals.
Some thought he might never walk again.
On Thursday night, Shazier provided the moment of the night at the NFL Draft by walking out on to the AT&T Stadium stage in Dallas to announce his team’s first-round pick (28th overall), safety Terrell Edmunds.
Afterward, Shazier took to Twitter to share his thoughts and thank everyone who has supported him over these past few months.
I’m truly blessed and humbled from all the prayers, love, and support that I have received . This is what keeps me going. Just continue to #Shalieve pic.twitter.com/p1kAZfG8xT
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) April 27, 2018
Love you all thank you. God IS SO GREAT!!!
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) April 27, 2018
“Love you all thank you. God IS SO GREAT!!!” – Ryan Shazier
Arm in arm with his fiancée, Michelle Rodriguez, Shazier was introduced by Roger Goodell and made the walk from the corridor to the stage. After making the announcement, many in the crowd, especially Steelers fans were emotionally stunned to see Shazier walking. Even Hall of Fame safety Deion Sanders, doing work for NFL Network, was overcome with emotion.
“That just tore me apart guys,” Sanders said on the telecast. “I apologize. I’m trying to be professional but that got me. Pray for that gentleman.”
Many in the sports community took to Twitter to show Shazier their support.
God is so good. @RyanShazier i love u brother
— Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3) April 27, 2018
Seeing @RyanShazier walk on stage to announce Pittsburgh pick in the NFL draft was truly a blessing. You are a miracle brother, god has you man. God has a plan ??
— Winston Guy Jr. (@winstonguyjr27) April 27, 2018
God is good. My dude @RyanShazier
— stephon tuitt (@DOCnation_7) April 27, 2018
Seeing Ryan Shazier take steps across that stage means a great deal to me. God bless him. Continuing to pray for that brother
— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) April 27, 2018
Watching @RyanShazier walk across the stage at the #NFLDraft had me in tears of joy. God is good and may he continue to guide him to a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/n4KBd6CpmP
— Akbar Gbajabiamila (@Akbar_Gbaja) April 27, 2018
Respect @RyanShazier You’re attitude, relentlessness, and drive is infectious and they are all things that every single one of us should strive for. God Bless
— David Diehl (@davediehl66) April 27, 2018
So you think the NFL has some tough guys in the league? All you had to do was watch Ryan Shazier walk on that stage tonight and you got your answer. Miracles, hard work and God at work. What a visual that was! #NFL
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) April 27, 2018
Gosh, we just witnessed a miracle in that short walk to the stage! Prayers at work for Ryan Shazier. SO much bigger than football. #Shalieve
— Amy Lawrence (@ALawRadio) April 27, 2018
@RyanShazier prayers with u and ur fam GOD got u
— Chris Johnson (@ChrisJohnson28) April 27, 2018
That was freaking awesome watching @RyanShazier walk out to call the pick!! Dude is a beast!! I love it bro!
— Bruce Gradkowski (@bgradkowski5) April 27, 2018
Join us in continuing to pray for Shazier to fully recover from his injury.
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