Twitter reacts to Jarryd Hayne making the 53-man San Francisco 49ers roster

THE San Francisco 49ers led the Twitter tributes as Jarryd Hayne was named on the team’s 53-man roster for the NFL season.

‘Welcome, mate’: Social media reacts

NEWS of Jarryd Hayne successfully making the 53-man 49ers roster didn’t quite break the internet, but it sure got an overwhelming reaction.

After a nervous wait Hayne was given the good news early Sunday morning, Australian time.

IT ALWAYS WORKS OUT! I thank GOD for WHAT HE has done and going to do on this incredible journey!! I'm on the 53 MAN ROSTER FOR THE #49ers.

— jarryd hayne (@jarrydhayne_1) September 5, 2015

Welcome aboard mate! #HaynePlane #49ers pic.twitter.com/seyJ89ocnO

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 5, 2015

On deadline day for NFL teams to finalise their 53-man roster there were many noteworthy storylines, but Hayne’s incredible journey from the NRL to American football was one of the biggest talking points.

Congrats @JarrydHayne_1! #HaynePlaneHereToStay pic.twitter.com/HKMP8Ac6Mj

— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2015

WAKE UP Australia: Jarryd Hayne made #49ers 53-man roster https://t.co/9i6UJRQ9dU

— Cam Inman (@CamInman) September 5, 2015

And Jarryd Hayne, one of the best stories of the summer, made it. https://t.co/YGGgf8oWTo

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2015

Another cool story: The #49ers are keeping Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne on their roster. He’s earned it.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2015

Even Barclays Premier League giant, Liverpool got in on the act, posting a photo on their official Facebook page of Reds fan Robbie Farah and Hayne visiting Anfield in 2013.

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BREAKING: Australian Rugby star Jarryd Hayne will be a 49er. Former QB now WR Terrelle Pryor will be a Brown. pic.twitter.com/jDUcNtTgn9

— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) September 5, 2015

Congratulations Jarryd Hayne! Another former Eel in the USA, following in the footsteps of Daniel Wagon! :) #shocktheworld

— AMNRL (@amnrl) September 5, 2015

The Jarryd Hayne story is really remarkable

— trey wingo (@wingoz) September 5, 2015

Jarryd Hayne made the 49ers 53-man roster. This probably helped: http://t.co/zi826o94Ww pic.twitter.com/kaUf9IB094

— SB Nation (@SBNation) September 5, 2015

Well done @jarrydhayne_1! Proved a lot of people wrong in making the 53 (myself included). Hard work still ahead, Week 1 everything ramps up

— Melanie Dinjaski (@MelanieDinjaski) September 5, 2015

Every Aust kid should be told the Jarryd Hayne story. From nothing, had it all in NRL, but quit to chase a distant NFL dream that came true.

— Todd Balym (@balym_GCB) September 5, 2015

The number 38 just became etched into Australian sporting history. Jarryd Hayne crosses from @NRL to @NFL as a 49er. pic.twitter.com/j7t1t09gxf

— Warren Smith (@WarrenSmithFOX) September 5, 2015

Looks like flights will cost $1,200US for those in Australia who want to come to the Bay Area for Jarryd Hayne's 49ers debut

— Cam Inman (@CamInman) September 5, 2015

#hayneplaneheretostay is now trending in #Sydney http://t.co/pCmfpRNn0r

— Trendsmap Sydney (@TrendsSydney) September 5, 2015

Champ, we couldn't be prouder! Keep dreaming big Haynesy #blueandgold #JH38 https://t.co/aQVXEtMbmU

— Parramatta Eels (@TheParraEels) September 5, 2015

Great day for Aussie sport. Great inspiration for people that want to chase dreams. Great start to a new journey. Great work @jarrydhayne_1.

— Tim Mannah (@tim_mannah) September 5, 2015

Congratulations @jarrydhayne_1 .. Proved a lot of people wrong. I'm on the @49ers bandwagon.

— Darcy Lussick (@D_LUSSICK) September 5, 2015

Congrats @jarrydhayne_1. inspiration bro 👏🏾👏🏾.time to jump on the #49ers bandwagon. https://t.co/3NeYH3aDCk

— Manu Ma'u (@M_Mau88) September 5, 2015

Wake up 🇦🇺! @jarrydhayne_1 has made the #49ers 53-man roster. pic.twitter.com/3N0EiXhwFA

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 5, 2015

Originally published as Twitter reacts to Jarryd Hayne making the 53-man San Francisco 49ers roster