Making it to the NFL is a huge accomplishment in and of itself. Players have overcome adversity, and worked a majority of their young life trying to reach the professional level. From Pop Warner football as a kid, to high school, and college, the work remains constant and necessary to achieve the ultimate goal.
For rookie linebacker Shilique Calhoun, his dream became a reality during the 2016 NFL draft when the Oakland Raiders selected him in the third round (75th overall).
“Just to play in any game I’m excited to be a part of [it],” said Calhoun.