NOT YOUR TYPICAL SUCCESS STORY
Childhood
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Grew up in Harrisburg, PA.
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Started playing organized football when I was five.
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Got the nickname "Shady" from my mom because of my frequent mood swings.
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My brother LeRon & our family dog Zeus were my first coaches.
High School
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By 2003, I was the leading running back for Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA.
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As a junior, I rushed more than 2800 yards and scored 30 touchdowns.
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Heading into my senior year, I was offered 78 scholarships and was ranked #1 football player in the country.
Losing it all. . .
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September 25, 2005, the fourth game of the season we played against Harrisburg High.
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In the fourth quarter of the game, I suffered a compound fracture of my ankle, jeopardizing my professional career as well as the numerous scholarships I received.
New beginning
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While attending Milford Academy, I was afforded an opprtunity to switch and play for Coach Wannstedt at the University of Pittsburgh.
Getting it all back
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Declared for the 2009 draft, I became the 4th running back selected in the 2nd round to the Philadelphia Eagles.
A new chapter
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The start of my second season with the Eagles, I was named the starting running back and have continuously worked to break and make new records.
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A March, 2015 trade landed me to the Buffalo Bills of New York.
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September 2019, I joined the Kansas City Chiefs & our team went on to win Super Bowl LIV.
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In 2020, I played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers & our team went on to win Super Bowl LV.
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October 1, 2021 I retired as a Philadelphia Eagle.