Eagles

Haason Reddick has an Awesome Story that Eagles Fans Will Love

By Kyle Pagan

Published: Mar 14th, 2022 · 4:23 PM EDT

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Watch this video that Temple’s OwlTV students did for Haason Reddick right before the 2017 NFL Draft:

No star recruit → Walk-on → Projected first round draft pick@Haason7Reddick's story is truly INCREDIBLE. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/eCobuifbO4

— Temple Football (@Temple_FB) April 27, 2017

 

What a story.

Everything from walking on at Temple, to the team not even wanting you back until a coaching change took place, putting on 51 pounds in four years, and the sacrifices his mom made just so he could pursue his dreams. The part where his mom took a loan out for his meal plan so he could eat with the team – who’s cutting onions? I hope Mama Reddick is balling out at the Cherry Hill mall with her black Amex right now.

It baffles me that people have this level of mental toughness. I can’t comprehend the fortitude it takes going from a 0 star recruit to a top NFL pass rusher. How dedicated one can be to carve out a dream when all the chips are stacked against you is remarkable. The sacrifices to overcome the challenges of everyday life and focus on a goal at hand. To being drafted across the river from the city you grew up.

What a story:

Hasson Reddick .. walk on @TempleUniv goes to #ARIZONA. @AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/QDfbwQ4E80

— Kaley O'Kelley (@kaleyokelley) April 28, 2017