Draft Dreams: Isiah Pacheco Overcomes Family Tragedies on His Road to the NFL

Published 2022-04-25
Rutgers running back Isiah Pacheco’s road to the NFL Draft includes enduring family tragedies at a young age. NBC10’s Jacqueline London has his story in the latest installment of our Draft Dreams series.

All Comments (21)
  • @MajorasRS3
    The guy has been such a force for the Chiefs. Going from incredibly tragic events to going to the Super Bowl in his rookie season is nothing short of inspirational.
  • This young man has stood threw adversity and took it head first. It’s people like this that’s underrated and underestimated that’s gonna shock you….
  • @montollo1098
    Happy to see him going to a SB now. Thanks for posting this.
  • @kccombatives
    Welcome to the Chiefs!!! You exemplify the character that the Chiefs Kingdom fan base loves and values. You'll feel at home in our city
  • Pacheco has amazing resilience an amazing athlete he deserves to win the superbowl to crown his achievements
  • @jaws5517
    This kid is special he’s gonna be a Star ⭐️
  • @OrionGuided
    After hearing his story I'm all the more excited for this young man. He's coming to play for a championship organization and he'll quite possibly be able to win a couple rings in their name. Welcome to Chief's Kingdom Isiah. I wish you nothing but the greatest success.
  • @LK-bz9sk
    I love this kid. And I only now heard that his siblings were both murdered. My respect for him went up when I really thought it couldn’t get any higher to begin with. I hope he has many good years on the NFL and a blessed l life.
  • @MichaelRBlair
    Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom Isiah. We are excited for you to get to work as well!
  • @evermartines6838
    They should do a great movie based on his life it will be a HIT .. Such a great player he will be legend
  • @angeldevo8282
    He’s a champion now happy for my boy lessgoo chiefs ❤️💛
  • @Purplskittle
    I’m a Rutgers fan and loved watching Pacheco grow as a person and a player. He was the light during all of our rough seasons. He’s gonna be a stud in the NFL great pick by the chiefs. Go Ru
  • @srenee78
    I am so proud of you…Congrats, Isaih
  • @tmmyjay
    One of the only football players that I respect. He plays the game like a man and leaves all the mugging and choreography up to the insecure little boys.
  • @tonylejune8237
    Welcome to the Kingdom.I have no doubt you will do great things both on and off the field.