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

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.

[MajorasRS]

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.

[stevenmason]

We, are happy you are a Chief's player. God Bless You

[montollo]

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

[bazeilwinters]

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….

[angeldevo]

He’s a champion now happy for my boy lessgoo chiefs ❤️💛

[souvannasengphanvilay]

CHIEFS Kingdom Welcome you Isiah Pacheco! You, going to make CHIEFS Run Games Great Again!

[jaws]

This kid is special he’s gonna be a Star ⭐️

[MichaelRBlair]

Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom Isiah. We are excited for you to get to work as well!

[LK-bzsk]

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.

[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.

[emmanuel]

Super bowl bound pacheco time to get your 💍 buddy!!

[maryfisher]

We love you Pacheo in KC! Welcome
and you are blessed

[karoonboomie]

Hedro, Gorgeously Handsome & most of all a Chief! 💋🏈♥️💛💋🏈♥️💛💋🏈♥️💛💋🏈

[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.

[carolbryant]

Pacheco has amazing resilience an amazing athlete he deserves to win the superbowl to crown his achievements

[scottprice]

Bengals fan here but I also am a Pacheco fan ; GO CHIEFS

[futureselfnow]

after my Bills, CHIEFS! and Pacheco is my favorite! Go Isaiah! Love to watch you RUN! i see you like i saw barry sanders! GO GO GO! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[eddiez]

Love how this news story was covered by a philadelphia news channel.

[tonylejune]

Welcome to the Kingdom.I have no doubt you will do great things both on and off the field.