From Madden to NFL in 7 Years | New York Jets News

From rugby fields to NFL sidelines in just a year—17-year-old Paschal Ekeji, born in Lesotho and raised in South Africa, went from getting wrecked in Madden to lining up against Odell Beckham Jr. as a Jets outside linebacker. After years of watching games and grinding in the weight room, he transformed his body and mind, turning a preseason game against the Giants into a dream come true. His journey—from being too young for the International Pathway Program to earning a spot on the practice squad and now dominating drills—is proof that with grit, belief, and relentless work, even the most unlikely stories can become reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b671b5e9a2ffb50e