Forward Robbie Robinson from Clemson was the first overall pick in Thursday's Major League Soccer SuperDraft and he was signed by David Beckham's new franchise Inter Miami.
Robinson, who won the MAC Hermann Trophy as the nation's top college player, had 18 goals and nine assists this season as a junior. He was also named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year.
Soon after he was selected, Robinson was connected via Skype with Beckham, part of Inter Miami's ownership group and the team's president of soccer operations. The expansion team is preparing for its first MLS season.
Robinson was clearly taken aback when he saw the English legend.
'That was crazy. It was kind of surreal looking at him because I've watched him my whole life,' Robinson said afterwards.
'So for him to be on a call with me, and his belief in me that I could be a player that can help this team along with everyone else that's at Inter Miami, it is crazy. And it gives me that much more confidence to go out there and do what I can do and work for this team.'
Robinson is described as a dynamic and versatile forward who can score with either foot or his head.
Miami make their MLS debut on March 1 at Los Angeles FC. The first home game at the team's newly constructed home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is March 14 against the LA Galaxy.
Miami also had the third pick in the draft, and used it to take Georgetown defender Dylan Nealis, the younger brother of New York Red Bulls defender Sean Nealis.
The first two rounds of the draft were held Thursday. The remaining two rounds will be conducted via conference call on Monday.