NFL players react to Aaron Hernandez's Guilty Verdict

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Odin Lloyd on Wednesday. The verdict carried a mandatory sentence of life without parole.

After the decision came down, NFL players, including Hernandez's former Patriots and University of Florida teammates, shared their reactions on Twitter.

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I just can't wrap my head around this. For the first time, it's real. That's not the kid I knew. I just can't understand it...
— David Nelson (@DavidNelson86) April 15, 2015

He was found guilty, and should do the time. But man... That's not the guy I knew. How could that happen. WHY did that happen.
— David Nelson (@DavidNelson86) April 15, 2015

My heart and prayers go out to the Odin Lloyds family. As blown away by this as I am, the focus and respect should be paid to them.
— David Nelson (@DavidNelson86) April 15, 2015

Speechless.
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) April 15, 2015

Aaron Hernandez is trying to hold it together right now. It's gone hurt when he goes back to his cell. I know the feeling.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) April 15, 2015

I've so many Aaron Hernandez is my own community leave that street life alone seek God and watch your life prosper
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) April 15, 2015

Damn Hernandez let's this be a lesson people make wise decisions and watch the company you keep
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) April 15, 2015

Wow!!!!!!!!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 15, 2015

Life!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 15, 2015

Life is a tough pill to swallow...
— LUC (@larry_lovestein) April 15, 2015

😱
— Brandon Bolden (@BB_HulkSmash) April 15, 2015

No sign of remorse. Very very sad situation for both families. #AaronHernandez
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) April 15, 2015

Oh God
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) April 15, 2015

Damn...life no parole? Man
— George Iloka (@George_iloka) April 15, 2015

Dang that's crazy....
— Giovani Bernard (@G_Bernard25) April 15, 2015

Speechless!!!!
— Andre Smith (@BigSmitty71) April 15, 2015

Ouch!! life without parole
— rafael bush (@rbush36) April 15, 2015

Wow
— Major Wright (@LilMade21) April 15, 2015

Wow!! 😳😳😳😳
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) April 15, 2015

Couldn't even imagine ! 😳
— Tunji Fatinikun (@TFat96) April 15, 2015

Wow
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) April 15, 2015

So sad to see young lives taken/thrown away...
— Jonathan Cooper (@TheUnderDog_64) April 15, 2015

Smh that's crazy
— Mr. do it (@JjenkzLockdown) April 15, 2015

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