A fat boy who is often bullied at school manages to prove himself to be a world star

[@Blowin]

I’ve been fat my entire life. Since elementary school, always being called the fat kid or getting dissed by girls for being fat and just made fun of. I had friends and good friends at that. Everyone knew me but they also knew me as the kid who’s always been fat. Well I started my journey to lose this weight & become healthy. After 25 years of being on this planet. It’s time I made this change. & as corny as this sounds this movie inspired me to do so. I may not join the NFL but at least I’ll live a longer life than what I was going too. Thank you Brandon 💯

[@Reezzy84]

❤❤❤

[@joececcgon]

I don’t know you but I’m rooting for you.

[@RayHix]

get after it, no time like the present young man 🍻

[@Rosie82333]

Just wanted to tell you that losing weight will not solve all your problems. I got bullied for being fat all my life mostly by my father. I finally lost 135 lbs naturally as an adult and he found something else to bully me about. Then I started getting bullied by other women for taking care of myself and being more physically attractive. Some of my “friends”even stopped hanging out with me because they didn’t want me around their bfs/husbands anymore. I had always been the “safe” fat friend. Then you deal with shallow people that would never even talk to you if you were fat start actually acknowledging your presence….It never ends….people will always find something.

[@angieburnett4341]

That's not corny, that's awesome!! It doesn't really matter where inspiration/motivation comes from, just that you find it. 💕

[@Vydez254]

That chubby little kid did it. The mom was just amazing. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

[@mattthew9720]

ITS NOT REAL

[@samj1185]

@@mattthew9720 it is real. just google is and stop being a turd.

[@AllgdSuspexx27]

@@mattthew9720you’re not real!

[@liamd6919]

This movie is phenomenal. Despite sadly passing away so young, he still lives on. Charities, awards and others have been named in his honor. His award is arguably the best just behind the Heisman. Those to win the Burlesworth Trophy include: Baker Mayfield, Luke Falk, Stetson Bennett, and JJ Watt

[@benscoles5085]

I believe you are mistaken by saying ''His award is arguably the best just behind the Heisman''. those that win the Heisman, use the talent they have to win it, the BURLSWORTH is won by those that have the guts nerve wherewithal to achieve the near impossible with out all that natural talent, scholarships, and a team begging for them to ''come play for us''

[@bradkendall9551]

Is it a true story? Was watching this video and wondering if it was a good movie. I really like Neil McDonough

[@ianmichelson768]

​@@bradkendall9551100% true.

[@cameo668]

@@bradkendall9551100% true. I live in Harrison AR where Brandon was from. There is so much here that is Burlsworth this and Burlsworth that. Kind of hard to escape it all!

[@Billiamkimber]

Charities have never helped anyone

[@aaronlovell6026]

Brandon is an inspiration to all of us. He went from walk-on, to All American. He never quit. Now, there is a national trophy after his name, and an organization called Burls kids. Where less fortunate kids get into the games for free. He will never be forgotten at the university of Arkansas.

[@jaya1000]

Its really not fair 😭

[@essentialjuice8614]

We ask why bad things happen to good people, no one ever has an answer. But the truth is, no good person was ever good without the bad.

[@joyj6702]

His mother n brother are true unsung heros... god bless them

[@PunkDogCreations]

*God❤

[@crazyanimegamer5667]

A truly inspirational story. Brandon definitely deserves to have the Burlsworth award named after him.

[@Amero2323]

No he was named after the award

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

​@@Amero2323wrong. The award bares his name, not the other way around.

[@sushiwushi5335]

​@@GLITTERandSKULLZWrong!!! We bare bear, to beer bear bare

[@Thecomedy_career]

did you cry too? or is it just me..?

[@Jaimeoxxo]

This is the most convincing text-to-speech I've ever heard. The inconsistent pronunciation of Arkansas sold it though.

[@root1657]

And the word 'trophy' at the end....

[@nancyjanzen5676]

Ar kan sas is a river in Texas. Ar kan saw is a state.

[@root1657]

@@PlasmaStorm73-N5EVV and yet....

[@sgtsage2]

Traafee

[@salguodrolyat2594]

AI is getting better.😁

[@ascrein5247]

I salute this man. There are many others so I say this, sometimes, the shorter the flame, the brighter it burns. Though it is truly a pity. With what he achieved at that age, who knows how much more he could have done.

[@LoveShaysloco]

i get what you're saying. i dated and was engaged to a woman with a heart of gold. if you were upset she would say something witty and you would be chuckling at what she said. she was training to be a emergency room doctor. her teachers were like she's doing things that it took us years after we got our medical degree to learn. this was in her first year medical school. so a bright future. to bad a drunk driver took her life and any happiness i had. rest in peace all shooting stars like Brandon Burnsworth and my love

[@jessicamichael8412]

Bro I’m so sorry 😢 @@LoveShaysloco

[@gavingauthier9336]

@@LoveShaysloco I'm so so so so sorry for your loss man. that's so heartbreaking. I'm wishing you the best

[@bentorrey12]

Hes a legend, and worked so hard to get to where he was, a true inspiration

[@oledahammer8393]

One of the most inspiring and saddest real life stories you will ever hear. May he rest in the arms of the Lord forever.

[@taylornox]

The amount of different ways you manage to say Arkansas in 1 video is actually impressive.......

[@neodecker]

I was thinking the same thing. When I lived in Kansas we would call it Are-Kansas since there isn't a saw in the spelling, but that was only in jest.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

The river in Texas is Arkansas pronounced as written. The state is Arkansas pronounced saw.

[@joelwillems4081]

I eventually had to downvote the video when even "trophy" was pronounced wrong.

[@GroundhoggieXD]

R CAN SAW IT AINT HARD

[@Feelinggrapeofficial_]

Text to speech.

[@atulpundir3988]

He was a very decent and inspirational guy.

[@jakemandude7974]

Matthew 11:28 come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. As well as Romans 6:23 for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God (Jesus who died on the cross for our sins) is eternal life. As long as you put your faith and trust in Him.

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

​@@jakemandude7974what does some fakeskydaddys verbal diarrhea from the LIBLE have to do with this.....the sooner the LIBLE gets banned for its filth the better The nazi TALIBANGELICALS book banners didnt see that one coming 😅..

[@SurajSingh-yt1sw]

Right now, I have tears in my eyes 💙 what a inspiration he was and he will be

[@perpetuallymediocre]

That man was the epitome of everything a true believer should strive for each day.

[@FinishRecaps]

What a great movie 💯 💯 The interesting fact about this movie is that it's based on the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, a college football player who walked on to the University of Arkansas football team and eventually became an All-American offensive lineman. Tragically, Burlsworth's life was cut short when he died in a car accident just days after being drafted into the NFL.

[@essentialjuice8614]

Dawg we're watching the same vid

[@jgefaell]

Thank you Captain Obvious

[@OhioOwns]

heh.

[@WazPoppin]

great story. RIP a true inspiration

[@jakemandude7974]

Matthew 11:28 come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. As well as Romans 6:23 for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God (Jesus who died on the cross for our sins) is eternal life. As long as you put your faith and trust in Him.

[@douglasfonville8238]

That's why it's so important that college athletes be able to make money on endorsements while in school. He could of financially took care of his family

[@mccleod1592]

As a hog fan I loved this movie he was and has been a source of inspiration for a lot of players and he deserves to recognized as as one of the greatest college football players ever not based on skill but of his heart and will to keep fighting for what u want no matter what he is what every hog fan wants in a player and a person and he will always be remembered RIP Brandon and thanks for everything u gave us

[@curtisedwards989]

To bad the Narrator can’t pronounce the State Name Properly! All my Family were Razorbacks except for a Couple Cousins who went to L.S.U.!

[@Bigdaddyweese]

So sad. He was very inspirational. I believe he would have been a great lineman for the Colts in the NFL.

[@alexwadagale9482]

Brandon has set an example for all of us ..RIP Brandon

[@abramsullivan7764]

What example is that?

[@samuraidom6542]

@@abramsullivan7764hard work and dedication will never go in vain, one way or another it will always be noticed

[@kingsosiua_]

Why am I tearing up more listening this recap then the actual movie 😢

[@Vikholm]

The music. That's how they get you most times.

[@dr.detroit1514]

Brandon's is a great story. It's so bad he had to die so young, but, it's of such things that legends are made.

[@terrytaylor1732]

So soon after finally achieving his dreams.

[@ivankamonga4453]

honestly im so heart brocken, as if it has just happened today..😭😭he was a legend

[@jasonhowell7102]

Someone must have been cutting onions next door while I was halfway through this video. Brandon had heart

[@naoeroo]

Very sad but very real ending… cried

[@jlyo1991]

It’s like Rudy but if Rudy got emotional and financial support instead of being treated like shit.

[@RockPowerUSA]

I had to get the tissues and the Afrin after this story. The most famous walk-on in history. Brandon still lives.

[@Amero2323]

That was cool of his mom to loan the bank money like that. Some people would judge a bank based on its construction rather than what's inside

[@PrincejayFit]

How did a 50 year old actor play an actor only 17 years older than that kid

[@salguodrolyat2594]

Make-up.🤣

[@percyfree9831]

Beautiful story thanks

[@danielcorreard3746]

this is such a great move i saw it brandon burlsworth really busted his butt to get what he wanted it's sad that once he got it he couldn't live long enough to enjoy it drafted by the colts in the first round it's such a sad ending to a great story.

[@canucks4961]

Great movie and huge sadness, what a huge loss. RIP Branden You left us something that will be here forever

[@5andwhy]

If you blessed in life you'll have a family like this❤❤

[@allenharris2549]

I just love it when a foreigner describes an American movie. A football “match”? Watching “Arkunsus” practice? LOL

[@jd-zr3vk]

AI

[@classmst89]

That was a drop kick to the emotions

[@calebsoria1777]

14:48 thanks cheesecake That made me happy cry

[@fernandochavez4312]

Exact same thing happened to the son of a family friend. Great kid, loved his family. I often wonder why good people are taken before their chance to truly shine. No answers have come yet. Thanks

[@kuruvaudaysamhit578]

The ending was so sad 😢

[@zodiackeeler9169]

This was an amazing story, one of the saddest endings, I wonder if Arkansas still has that locker in locker room

[@marca81]

Great movie, excellent message. I love movies like this.

[@dkayflowers79]

Ark-en-ses 😝 love your recap. Sad at the ending, always the good die young they say

[@Boaz833]

Spoiler alert!!

[@fglawkit]

Very inspiring 👏

[@dontgettoknowm9864]

The experience here was astounding. Great content. Enjoyed ❤that!

[@XHollisWood]

Bittersweet ❤, however, great message! Thank you

[@ericwiitala5407]

This was a great movie. I remember when he was drafted and the news on his accident.

[@SnarkNSass]

Arkansas takes their football 🏈 very seriously 💯 Woooooo Pig Sooey Go Razorbacks!!!

[@knowledgeofgames]

Movie: Greater

[@DrHenny]

nobody gonna talk his pullups at that weight?!

[@kevinklein9565]

I wasn’t expecting that ending! 😢

[@codybrown1826]

He never got to play a game, but he was drafted and named a starter. That was his dream, and he was able to achieve it before he died.

[@wisconsinhugs]

Very inspiring young man!!!! Wish we could've seen him play aa a Colt!!!

[@longnguyen-li5oe]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@salyerandrew5122]

What's the name of the movie??

[@HB0LT3]

This seems like a really great movie, but I’m glad I didn’t watch the full version. Just to cry the whole time 😂

[@soumyasuvramitra]

Last moment was so shocking 😭😭

[@ronniepickett4586]

He really had a lot of support from his family and coach, especially a great stepfather getting him away from the asshole father

[@brlybseballplayer34]

Didnt the step father request his name not be in the movie so hollywood made his mom single?

[@nowthisisepic1942]

Amazing movie.

[@herlynmaemagan4576]

Had me crying.😢

[@michaeltabor8612]

Great movie

[@davidrose7686]

Very good movie.

[@Tool-Meister]

I was BIG and SHORT. Moved like a snail, but HUGE endurance. Working summer construction jobs I could out-work ANY of the jocks. SO, I turned my endurance into an electronics career, where I could work 2 shifts and through study and perseverance, I was promotion to full engineer at General Telephone by age 20. STILL, the weight was my constant, unwelcome partner. When after 46 years a well-paid “fat man”, specializing in Super Computers, I retired. Oddly my weight started to fall. Without dieting, I’ve dropped from 330 to 250 in a few years. Each month, I expect another pound to “retire too”. I’m a month short of my 75 birthday, a grandfather active in his grandchildren’s lives, etc. Anybody FAT? Don’t give up. Show the world you have exceptional value!

[@nickwest1476]

Excellent effort in life and after

[@fernandoluna572]

Name of the movie ?

[@fightfan7993]

Excellent story

[@1spankytc]

Awesome good job narrating

[@Collrews]

An amazing movie

[@kaushiksrivastava5082]

Man 😢 not what i was expecting at the end ... In the end what is important is not long your life is how you lived it..

[@ChrisPerry-v1m]

Love this movie too .....

[@jonathanbaugher6051]

Just an inspiring story and so sad but he lives on

[@hugohackenbush1554]

Cried my bloomin' eyes out. I did not expect that endin'. Life's proper cruel. R.I.P Brandon 🙏🏻

[@angelaanaconda5837]

HOLY SMOKES THAT MY ACTING TEACHER AS THE COACH !!!😮😮😮🤭🤭🤭

[@phishtix452]

Nice. Did you know he was in the movie already, or were you pleasantly surprised to see him?

[@angelaanaconda5837]

@@phishtix452 that's when I was in college in 2010 I seen him in a few things, Mr Porter is his name if I remember. Think I seen him in law and order and another Hollywood movies a few times glad he's doing well.

[@TheRealWattLife]

😂😂😂

[@michaelknaub6912]

Great movie based on a great story.

[@Sergeant_Tim.Bradford]

RIP to a legend. Sucks we never got to see him in the NFL.

[@TheRealWattLife]

He did make it

[@time2dominate809]

Always a underdog

[@myerr21]

Thats a good ass mom.

[@prijomoj8854]

This story reminds me of dražen Petrović Croatian basketball player who joined NBA was called Mozzart of basketball and one of the best players who came from Europe but also sadly had car accident at age of 29

[@josephgorbacz4838]

This is actually a true story. A collegiet athletic award and trophy for outstanding excellence in the sport of football for walk-ons was postumously named after him. The trophy is sculpted in his likeness. The sport of football is one of honor and respect.

[@kerryhoward804]

And we are still the number one team!!! GO VOLS!!!

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

The good ones always get taken too soon. That poor lad, he had such an amazing future ahead of him, it’s so sad. X

[@SwayneIII]

great movie!

[@TrevNasty00]

I have know about this man for my entire life. I am born and raised in Arkansas. Awesome video. One thing. IT IS “ARKANSAW.” Saying it the way you say it complicates and ruins the vibe. Shows how much research you actually did for us. It’s not ourkansas. It’s arkansaw. C’mon, Jack. God bless you

[@petepuma-e7f]

Great film.

[@dcarr-kr7hk]

I actually cried during this recap. 😥

[@joejohnson5870]

This was such a fantastic movie.

[@wildcard5269]

Got Dangit You A-holes made me cry Brian's Song Now this Dangit

[@samj1185]

Check out......SEC Storied- It's Time. The Chucky Mullins story.

[@owenrobinson6267]

His brother has to be at least 40 , no way he is just 17 years oldrr 😂

[@ryanbeast69]

Love Brandon's story. Always have since he started with Arkansas. And I'm a alabama fan. We hate everybody but nick saban

[@jakemandude7974]

Matthew 11:28 come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. As well as Romans 6:23 for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God (Jesus who died on the cross for our sins) is eternal life. As long as you put your faith and trust in Him.

[@beven1323]

@@jakemandude7974 Amen

[@Sphereal]

Not going to lie, this made me tear up.

[@joncosby4385]

Touching and inspirational

[@coreylanglois9574]

I know and went to high school with the guy that plays Brandon. His name is Chris Severio and he’s a good dude!

[@bushkab6088]

I love the YT algorithm sometimes. What an inspiring story.

[@Anthony-ot8vl]

I loved this movie. Highly recommend it.

[@Dr_Larken]

Who else has/ had to deal with an alcoholic father “or parent”!? it truly sucked!

[@ojojoseph5397]

Movie title

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

Thank you! RWB ❤🎉

[@bakerleepeng-as3750]

What title? Please kindly

[@Bellthorian]

It is called "Greater"

[@michaelharkins4309]

Great story... The state and university are pronounced Ahr can saw (the "s" is silent)

[@jockellis]

And American college football isn’t played by clubs or play matches.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

But the river in Texas is pronounced with the final s.

[@jdub3901]

The Greatest Walkon in the history of College Football...

[@jacobsmith2686]

not me trying my best not to bawl my eyes out at work

[@redmustangredmustang]

the worst thing is that Brandon would have had a long career with the Colts. He would have been playing with Payton Manning and maybe won a Super Bowl if he stayed. He was going to be a day one starter, and sadly his life was cut short.