Social Media Gets Their Two Cents in on Gators Clayton Going to Utah

It didn't take long after the Florida Gators star got drafted by the Jazz for social media to start getting it's thoughts in

Social media is cramming their thoughts in from the get go | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards drafted former Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. with the 18th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, with the pick ultimately being traded to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz traded pick No. 21, No. 43 in this draft and second-rounders in 2031 and 2032 in return, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. 

He is the 13th overall first-round selection in program history and the first since former Gator Tre Mann was selected 18th overall in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Following Clayton Jr. being drafted by the Jazz, social media has come alive about this pick and in support of the former Gator.  

From UF .. #1 .. 18th pick 👀👀 congrats Walt🐊🤝🏽

— Tre Mann (@tre2mann3) June 26, 2025

His alma mater got in on the action too. They think he's got that dog in him.

mood #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/d8fwfl7x5y

— Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) June 26, 2025

We got a look at what Clayton's jersey out in Utah could look like, both with the modern look and a retro look.

Walter Clayton Jr on Utah: pic.twitter.com/IY5Phk4AUy

— ENJ🏀Y (@EnjoyBBall) June 26, 2025

Walter Clayton Jr. in this jersey boutta go triple platinum pic.twitter.com/57WJ9a7DQo

— ani (@AniruddhC1108) June 26, 2025

We saw an early bold prediction, saying the Jazz got great value with their draft pick.

I think Walter Clayton Jr will be the steal of the draft pic.twitter.com/Jedzpac97h

— Mazyn (@MasynZyn) June 26, 2025

And lastly, we got some local writers helping hype up the experience that's coming next season.

Walter Clayton Jr. and Ace Bailey is going to be a movie.

— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) June 26, 2025