Shawn Oakman - Humongous photos of a highly sought after 22-year-old college football player has become the newest Internet sensation.
According to reports, Baylor Bears defensive Shawn Okaman is considered as a first-round talent destined to play in the NFL. However, on Thursday, during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, it wasn't his tackles that make him stand out when the cameras on the big screen AT&T Stadium caught a shot of him staring down two opponents.
Standing at 5-foot-9 and weighing 280 pounds, Shawn Okaman's huge stature became an instant social media hit. The image of Shawn Okaman has reportedly gone viral on the Internet, with memes springing up by the second.
According to reports some of the memes created focus on Shawn Okaman's intimidating figure.
For breakfast this morning Shawn Oakman had 3 human beings and a honeybun pic.twitter.com/ZzncEeKr41
— Sam Garrison (@gare_bear413) January 1, 2015
: Ref: Heads or tails? Shawn Oakman: We'll take the ball Ref: Yes sir pic.twitter.com/d2qee6q3UK"
— Tyreek Smith (@smith_tyreek) January 2, 2015
Sponge Bob: Krusty Krab pizza is the pizza for you and me Shawn Oakman: Its just for me Sponge Bob: My b it's yours pic.twitter.com/HzPyLJsHXk
— Shawn Oakman (@ltsshawnoakman) January 3, 2015
" Baylor: tutition is 50,000
'Shawn Oakman: I have 5$
Baylor: that's perfect," Jim Fauxbaugh, tweeted on Friday.
"Me: I;ve never heard of Shawn Oakman before these tweets
'Shawn Oakman: yes you have
" Me: you're right, favorite player," Justin Jet Rogers tweeted.
"Chipotle: Guac is extra'
'Shawn Oakman: It's not extra
"Chipotle: nvm you right,"Ridiculousness tweeted.
Reports indicate that on Friday Shawn Oakman was trending nationally on Twitter. And Oakman's Twitter following has also seen a dramatic increase in followers. (@PA2BU) grew from 9,000 to 12,700 during press time on Friday. However, the big man has not yet made a comment regarding his now large social media presence.
According to local reports, Oakman is not pressured by the new publicity he is receiving - the Baylor defensive has announced that plans to go back to school for the senior season. A decision that will only delay his imminent NFL Draft pick.
