These Inspiring NFL Players Turned Adversity into Touchdowns

Josh Jacobs makes no secret of the fact that he faced adversity as a kid. He was homeless the entire time he was in middle school and often lived out of a car with his dad. In 2020, Jacobs talked about his experience with homelessness in a Kia commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.

In the commercial, Jacobs drives around a Kia and talks to a dramatized version of his younger self. It’s amazing to think that this young man has overcome such hardship and established a career as a running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, all before the age of 30. Hopefully, the only way for Jacobs’ career is up from here.