He Became the Biggest NFL Draft Bust of All Time! What Happened to Ryan Leaf?

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Ryan Leaf has become one of, if not the BIGGEST NFL draft bust of all time... But there is more to his story.
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[@anthonylaflare1385]

Ryan leaf is the only narcissist I actually feel bad for. Happy for him and how he changed his life. Someone should make a movie of it for sure

[@ogdistance9435]

Except he got arrested not too long ago again for his shenanigans. Been rooting for him as well, I hope he keeps it together

[@eugenecaldwell9619]

@@ogdistance9435 When and why was he arrested last time?

[@isthatyougordon7719]

I can think of millions of people I feel sympathy for ... Ryan Leaf is not one of them

[@kingkilla192009]

It was for domestic battery in may 2020 in case anyone was still wondering.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

@yossarian The famous jockey 🏇 What’s his name?

[@RustySshackleford]

I battled drug addiction; I’m proud to say I’m seven years sober. If you’ve lived in the depths of addiction’s stranglehold, you know Ryan’s struggles. I look back at the things I did when I was hitting my rock bottom, and they’re unthinkable....I was literally a different person. Luckily I knew I needed help and sought it, which is where so many addicts fall short.

[@i85N_Exit99]

I am a witness. Stay blessed brother

[@FlemLoRaps]

🙏🙏🙏

[@cqk.resell6710]

Nice Mike hunt

[@quattrobajeena135]

Awesome ! Dude I got three years in November! It sucks so many of it loose the battle. But I was ready to be normal again. After losing my career and then my cousin over dosed and died I was just done with it I hated it. 3 years I still don’t have a good job and I really don’t feel confident I myself and I have so far to go before I can get everything back that I lost. But I can’t get past some of the mental hurdles still. My life is 1000x harder sober but I have no desire to ever go back.

[@chrismogard4144]

@@quattrobajeena135 proud of you for fighting through the struggle. I know it probably means nothing from a stranger. But keep fighting friend, you have so much good ahead! Much love.

[@zachjo1457]

“If you don’t take me first I’m going to kick your ass for fifteen years.” - Peyton to the Colts at his draft interview

[@chadbynum7674]

He wasn’t wrong. If not for Brady he would be the GOAT

[@mattipra]

"There were nine mistakes ahead of me" - Josh Rosen

[@christiangordon5712]

“The league done messed up” -Dwayne Haskins

[@blackbartthepoet3820]

They gone get a Super Bowl outta me belee dat - Lamar Jackson

[@JustMe-on7gy]

@@chadbynum7674 GOAT? His 1st super bowl win...stats were vanilla. Ring #2...well, you know the drill. His arm was 100% shot. He'd be in the conversation, but I think some other pros (Rodgers for example) would have something to say about that.

[@ChiseledAdonis]

Masterclass delivery of this story! You do such a great job on this channel!

[@FlemLoRaps]

Yo appreciate u bro 🙏🏾

[@fazeclone9736]

ADONISSSS

[@justincumbo9512]

As a chargers fan this hurts. But as a huge chiseled Adonis fan it’s nice to see you hear my brother

[@4106962745]

Seeing Ryan Leaf turning his life around no matter how many times he’s fallen down, is truly awe inspiring. Flem -Lo, you did a great job in telling his story. Because of you I now look at Ryan Leaf not as a failure nfl draft bust but as someone who has worked hard to turn his life around. Truly inspiring. Great Job!!

[@MusMasi]

He looked at Ryan Leaf as a person.

[@deakon071]

He's not a bust in life. The man has more will than 99%of people and refuses to roll over. He's put himself through hell and can actually laugh at himself and move forward. Despite his imperfections you have to admire his resolve

[@tzviperlman27]

I agree! Thanks flemlo 👍🏻💯😎🙏

[@TheSAD999]

I guess you could say.. he turned a new leaf

[@listenup394]

This dudes on charges for selling steroids to highschool kids he's a clown

[@SWISHOUT]

Yeah this is gonna be a good vid for sure

[@iim6ke230]

Aye swish wsg

[@sportsseason6146]

Whats up swish!

[@cwayed4615]

lemme guess, you really ain't want to post this comment ?

[@dubiry2505]

He didnt wanna make this video 😂

[@iim6ke230]

@@cwayed4615 lmao

[@DaygoCityMack]

As a die-hard San Diego / Los Angeles charger fan... I can honestly say this is the first time I ever looked at Ryan Leaf... Sometimes we get caught up in sports and forget that these are human beings underneath those helmets

[@itsjohnnyr8560]

Ryan deserves to be forgiven by our fan base. The fact that he’s come back from his troubles makes me happy.

[@robertlogan4652]

DIE HARD CHARGERS FAN!!!! What Jersey do you wear to games Gail Gilbert, that franchise is God awful. Who loses out on two Mannings? ouch there goes four rings terrible franchise. I was 4 years old when the colts moved to Indianapolis, I've lived right outside Indy my whole life. I sat through some really bad seasons with the colts bro but the one super bowl we got and that run we had with Manning it was worth it then the promise Andrew luck which we kind of got stuck on that one but, as you already know that's what happens when you don't get the right team around good players just like watching Barry Sanders and the lions. I still think the worst super bowl play was not giving Walter Payton a super bowl touchdown. I'm an old school type of fan. At least you stick with your team man just like I did with the colts. I can't believe you went and got Rivers like we did. Kind of funny having rivers on our team I mean I knew he wasn't going to do shit, but I like Philip Rivers because he wore a Indiana Hoosier gym shirt to a post game conference and I'm from the town where the movie Hoosiers was filmed and that's cool. I was just kind of busting your balls man least you stick with the team that you like man you don't move around those people make me sick well and Patriots fans and cowboys fans and that's about it I've never liked the Patriots with the cowboys the chargers or just a sad sad thing to watch every year

[@SquidwardsGooch]

@@robertlogan4652 bro what

[@MrDashawn05]

Denver country

[@impactfoto]

I was really surprised when I saw Ryan in the coverage of a college game a year or so ago. Surprised that the sports world had given him another chance, but as I watched and listened to him I realized he definitely knew what he was talking about and was doing a good job. That made me happy that he seems to have finally gotten past his demons and had found some peace. His era with the Chargers was absolutely awful, but in later years I came to realize that it wasn't entirely his fault. The organization and ownership aptly demonstrated their flaws and shortcomings many times over up to and through their terrible relationship with the city of San Diego and their eventual departure. I do wish Ryan the best for the rest of his career and life, and would tell him so if I were to ever bump into him somewhere.

[@parkeranderson7155]

Can we all admire how much work flemlo puts in each video? Man's grinding.

[@miltongarcia5637]

His research is really impressive. No lie. He gives all sides

[@rewing84]

@@miltongarcia5637 second that

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Just found his page and been watching non stop, dude has a way of story telling

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So se pueda

[@handsomeX]

​@@kevingrobe6556Excellent storyteller 💯💪

[@FlipLaScript]

Nice writing, nice videography. Keep grinding, you make great sports commentary.

[@BlountForce]

Agreed on this 100%

[@michaelireland9592]

I agree just stumbled on this, its not my content but I'm enjoying it. Good work boss!

[@kingchase2273]

Wtf are the subtitles

[@JM-md4ri]

Dang man. That ending was powerful. I’ve heard the ryan leaf story a hundred times but I never considered that somebody who is thought of as a textbook failure could literally be a more powerful source of inspiration than actual hall of fame qbs. There’s a lot more to life than the game of football

[@FreddPhucks]

He was a blessin and a curse for the Chargers and us Chargers fans. Terrible 3 years, but at his third year he gifted us with our first round pick, and they drafted the great LaDainian Tomlinson. Thank you Ryan.

[@wolf359survivor2]

You could have just shit on the guy like everyone else did. Instead, you chose to see the guy as a human being. I wish the major sports networks could have that ability as well. Great vid!

[@onthaticeburgess109]

Wolf 359 Survivor L

[@djquinn11]

Yeah, Flemlo is cool that way, that’s why I like his uploads

[@chrischimera]

@@onthaticeburgess109 W

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

Leaf was an arrogant POS. He got what he deserved.

[@AdrianMartinez-eb9wu]

@@FAITHandLOGIC did you watch the video? Or are you just a huge dumbass?.... Wait dont answer bcuz I suddenly dont care

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Manning- “I will study hard & continue work hard on my game” Leaf- “I’ll be honest with you. I’m going to Las Vegas and go party all night” …..and that’s all you need to know.

[@blankname6629]

Randy moss was considered the bad boy of that group on heisman day. How quickly that changed

[@theangrycowb0y]

I know right... Who knew Peyton was gonna rope footballs at all of those United Way kids?!

[@22bmorse]

@@theangrycowb0y lol that commercial was legendary.& it’s crazy randy got such a bad wrap his whole career. Media driven bs 4 sure

[@tommyellenbecker4786]

@@22bmorse yeah and the media got people believing Moss didn't work hard. Multiple teammates said Moss was by far training the hardest out of everyone. You can't receive GOAT status or be #2 behind Rice without hard work. F the media.

[@robbiesilverwolf]

He wasn’t necessarily a bad boy. He didn’t go out and get into fights in the night club or hit his kids he just screamed at reporters

[@blankname6629]

@@robbiesilverwolf you might want to look up what Ryan leaf has done if you think screaming at a reporter is the worst thing he has done. The guy has been to prison. Not just jail but prison.

[@MorallyReprehensible]

Flemlo is such a gifted storyteller.

[@VW_ADVENTURER42069]

Man what a sad crazy story...im glad dude picked himself up everytime he fell. Its honestly pretty inspirational. Keep truckin Ryan!

[@TotallyNotALolicon]

“During his time in prison Ryan was forced by his cellmate” Oh no “To teach some other prisoners how to read” Yeah not what I was thinking a lot happier though

[@mtarmygrd]

I was the CO who checked him into prison. True story

[@doofenshmirtzsquidward9217]

@@mtarmygrd wow how did it feel to be around someone who’s life fallen so far

[@mtarmygrd]

@@doofenshmirtzsquidward9217 he was actually respectful and really nice. Could barely fit in his bed

[@trevorposten7390]

That was the censored story...

[@fencesitter8802]

@@mtarmygrd Is it true he only left his cell twice in 32 months?

[@barrettlloyd9247]

Looking forward to FlemLo cover this story. Focusing on the positive without dodging the negative and keeping the goal of growth and improvement front and center. Bless up 🙏🏾

[@Durgenheim]

The thing I enjoy the most about these videos is that it highlights the humanity behind these complicated individuals. Society has a habit of applying binary labels (good/bad, success/failure) but so many of these players fall somewhere in between. Who they were on the football field is not always indicative of their value as human beings, and many of these guys have learned from their failures and become better people as a result. FlemLo - thanks for doing the research and illuminating the lives of these men beyond the bright lights of the NFL.

[@jalentruesdell3719]

"Peyton manning grew up around pros, Ryan Leaf grew up around average joe's." - Flemlo

[@MikeTidman]

You'd think the "humble" and "pride" would be differently distributed.

[@JRoundAbout]

CUE THE WAYNE

[@flipnotrab]

Ryan Leaf NEVER grew up period.

[@xzqzq]

Peyton grew up around his dad, Archie, who as a Saint's QB got the crap beaten out of him every game, never did have a decent O-line to protect him...but next week, was back at it, giving his all.

[@mattcelder]

Can't believe you made Ryan Leaf's story weirdly inspirational. He could've taken the $30mil or whatever and faded out never to be heard from again. I probably would've. But dude keeps coming back

[@ozamatazbuckshank7467]

But even if he did (take 30mil and lay low) he can't never fade out and never be heard bcos his failure was so public. So he made the best decision to turn his life to inspire other

[@Alabamapotpie]

Not inspirational, more of a what went wrong and how to avoid that.

[@ozamatazbuckshank7467]

@@Alabamapotpie taking a lesson from others' mistakes, shortcomings, stupid decisions etc can be consider inspiring too. Inspire not to do the same thing and for those who already did, they can learn how to bounce back

[@Baowolff]

There is a former high school legend in San Antonio area named Chris Pryor who at one time was the all-time high school rushing leader. He was enabled his whole life and just passed in school because of his athletic ability. He had the same issues that Leaf had but he never made it out of college. His story is one I'd love for you to tell.

[@cameronlindo130]

RIP Vincent Jackson. Flemlo if you’re reading this pls do a Vincent Jackson story

[@bobshenix]

Vincent Jackson the WR? He's dead??

[@bobshenix]

RIP V Jax... just confirmed it :(

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

Not nearly enough facts yet, but it’s coming some day. It appears he drank himself to death, but there’s probably more to the story. Depression, CTE, who knows. Sad

[@stephenkinq5425]

Absolutely! .. I came back to this vid After , Hearing of Leafs emotional plea to the shield (Pertaining to Vincent Jacksons Death)

[@handsomeX]

@@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer Yeah he took a ton of big hits with the chargers. I remember him constantly getting up slow after hits before concussion protocols were required.

[@christiangordon5712]

I feel like most of us have that one friend that always has to win and is super competitive when everyone else is chilling

[@Kikibrat2]

I am that friend 😶. My gf hates it.

[@kroyakre509]

Legit made me tear up man. He is from my state, And i always rooted for his comeback to life. I always have a spot for Ryan, He needed help. So glad he is getting it, got it, and is the man he is today. Also, Man, I've been subbed to you for years now. You're so good at what you do. I have so much respect for the hustle and grind you do daily. Thanks. I know i am one of many when i say that.

[@chrisgibson2106]

The way you were able to shed light on all of his shortcomings and still show how he turned his life around positively is nothing short of masterful. Great video, bro!!!

[@royaldavis640]

Dang flemlo , u were born to do this. The way u narrate through Ryan’s story was amazing. Down to the last line and glance it was a very informative yet entertaining story... I don’t know how u do it but u are great at this

[@AstralShine]

"How's THAT for value?" That hit hard.

[@justinmartinez7255]

I too had multiple drugs addiction and I'm 22 almost 23: and I'm still trying to motivate myself to do better I appreciate you flemlo seriously because you show me it's never too late to turn any life away no matter how old you are thank you

[@samuelclayton08]

holy shit, ur young, fr. u got this m8

[@jalenking810]

Hope you’re doing well man

[@bernhardlangers778]

Dude, I dropped out of university at age 30. The evening I quit was quite possibly the worst I've ever had. But, after one day of pondering my options, I picked myself back up and kept going. And if all goes well I will be entering the executive branch at a European market leader in a few weeks time, thanks to 2 1/2 years of continuous high performance in retail. Oh and I've never been happier and have felt more fulfilled. Keep grinding, we all fall, it's just hitting the deck we should avoid.

[@jackjensen5863]

Keep grinding chief

[@afletcher257]

Hey Justin... thank you for being transparent; your post will encourage so many. Just like all the other post here, know that YOU have people hooting for you! Stay focused and let us know how you're doing! The sky is the limit! You got this !!

[@rosslangerak8361]

I remember Ryan Leaf from his last Apple Cup. In pre-game interviews, Brock Huard - the Washington quarterback - stood for interviews and gave complete, informative, well considered answers. Ryan Leaf sat on a bench and gave monosyllabic responses. Ryan Leaf had all of the talent, but none of the discipline. That talent served him well in college, but it wasn't enough for the NFL.

[@YOSSARIAN313]

Imagine how insane manning/brady would have been if they had leafs physical toolset

[@coachbrian13]

His perspective of being a human being as a child and young man is a lot of elite youth in sports these days...

[@solascriptura-e7t]

....and these immature parents never check that at home.

[@goonhead3791]

Yea I remember a baseball game school made regionals won the first game against suburban kids calling us sewer rats after we won by 6 runs lmao we got killed the next game though

[@MANAGER1-1]

Parents too busy trying to live thru thier kids. Instead of letting them enjoy thier childhood.

[@sisigs4820]

No discipline or principals or morals being taught and instead more often then not, reinforcing the bad behavior instead of punishing it. A lot elite kids if you think about it it's not all their fault, their parents never did their jobs. Just because your rich does not mean you get to skip your job as a parent... Money can't teach you reality, instead it instills a false sense of reality that the kids will think is real.

[@ross.2003]

I'm serious, this guy is one of my favorite KZbinr's . Maybe he could start a podcast, show, etc. Would love to listen to it

[@Veldtian1]

That would detract from his true calling - making video essays like this.

[@recessional5560]

Geez are you going to ask him to marry you next?

[@visionflows861]

Flemlo and KTO have a podcast together where they talk about the regular season for the NFL. Something to check out if you haven't already.

[@chiron_uncoded5912]

@@recessional5560 There's nothing wrong with admiration and giving people their flowers so to speak. His work is addictive and satisfying. It brings a happiness that people crave. You sound like a hater.

[@recessional5560]

@@chiron_uncoded5912 Nah he should just propose to him.

[@dr.z1657]

As a physician, I want to thank you Flemlo for making this an uplifting and inspirational story about a person who continually reinvented himself to overcome the challenges posed by mental health illnesses that derailed an entire life and professional career. At first, I didn't feel much remorse for Leaf and his narcissism and immaturity, but as soon as you mentioned him finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, I immediately saw where this was going and it began to hit hard. Especially when you explained that he didn't understand what was going on or how it was fundamentally affecting him. Clinical depression does this. Tragically, it completely takes away your insight, often causing those afflicted by it to seek help too late, or not at all. It insidiously steals your entire life, your sense of worth, and your sense of purpose. It's extremely difficult to appreciate or comprehend for anyone who hasn't been through it themselves. This is the second video of yours I've watched, and both have frankly been fantastic. You seem like a great person with a great heart and head on your shoulders, and you're are excellent story teller. You've got a new subscriber.

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

Very respectfully putting it out there, Dr, that narcissistic personality disorder is a diagnosable condition in the latest DSM just like depression is. While there is a stigma around people who suffer from narcissism, they do not necessarily have ASPD, and as such are not relieved from the burden of emotions. These individuals are just as capable of experiencing personal hell and hiding it from the outside world as we are. Not that the DSM is gospel, but there it is

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

@@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer great comment. Not getting intimidated by the Dr. in front of dudes name and spreading knowledge.

[@louiecobos2090]

This one was hands down my favorite! I admire how FlemLo gave Ryan his due about overcoming adversity despite his demons and troubled past. Keep putting out great content!

[@Lucians_Sword]

What an amazing video, so well made and you really did your research. You tell the story in a great way and good pacing. I wish Ryan the best.

[@uhhPsychoo]

Never expected you to be here 😂

[@dhulky4369]

@@uhhPsychoo exactly bro

[@nateschendel4585]

I think leaf honestly dug himself too deep a hole He didn't learn anything from his past despite many opportunities to do so I would feel bad if he had a terrible upbringing but he didn't have a bad upbringing he himself inflicted these errors so no I don't pity him

[@kingchase2273]

Rewatch this and look at the subtitles 😂

[@pierrehenry3483]

@@nateschendel4585 ok? You want a cookie 😂

[@chrisjones7829]

I’m so glad that you decided to cover his story. Everybody knows he’s one of if not the biggest bust of all time but his journey is one I think anyone can sympathize with. He has a great article he wrote in the Player’s Tribune where he details his struggles with addiction and the moment where he decides to get clean for good. So glad to see he is doing better in life. Great job as always FlemLo!

[@rozjones2035]

Amazing take. He has a story for the ages. I don't know of anyone who can show that much resilience. I think 90% of us would have given up at some point. An NFL bust but a triumphant life. 🎉

[@skyronflight6987]

Man honestly your KZbin channel should be a tv series

[@oaksoptions]

True but tv execs might ruin it.

[@skyronflight6987]

@@oaksoptions yeah you right maybe a Netflix or Amazon series then

[@alexandrasdrapetomaniacmin7186]

@@skyronflight6987 different platforms, same types of execs...

[@haroldhall1517]

Cable Tv and now streaming services ruin everything they touch/take over. Maybe if it was local antenna channels or youtube as we see it now... this man does not need tv, hes too real 4 tv

[@haroldhall1517]

@@alexandrasdrapetomaniacmin7186 suits and ties only bring greed and lies.

[@leegreer3724]

I swear every new what happened to video just gets better and better. From some of the first videos flemlo did until now, his story telling and delivery has become so dynamic, it just pulls you in. So glad I found this channel.

[@betboytonyc]

I did a 17 year bid for armed robbery. Teaching GED classes and helping to teaching my fellow inmates to read and write was very fulfilling for me as well. I'm proud of Mr. Leaf man. He's shown so much perseverance, and kudos to you for bringing that into the light. Keep doing what you're doing Flemlo. You're awesome at it

[@footballwins32]

I’ll always remember him as the player taken right after Peyton Manning. I can’t wait to watch this video!

[@jimmyyoussefi2888]

The player taken after Andrew Luck

[@corkythehippoman]

@@jimmyyoussefi2888 yea rg3 right?

[@thebestcentaur]

At least RG3 had a Pro Bowl. Ryan Leaf lasted 4 games and essentially threw all potential he had out a very wide window.

[@corkythehippoman]

@@clevercode30 no he was plagued by injuries you cant blame anyone for that

[@godawgs1344]

lowkey inspirational. he actually overcame adversity.

[@EchoJ]

Okay, I've been kinda binging videos on your channel, but THIS ONE made me a sub. As others have said, the depth of research you've done and amount of humanity you've given to a topic that so many others simply haven't provided when remembering Leaf is tremendously inspiring. ESPN needs to give you a docuseries, no lie. Well done!

[@stlcardinals380]

You’re one of very few youtubers I want longer videos for just to hear you go really in depth and connect me to the story.

[@francisparker3557]

Im watching this video only 12 hours away from my DUI arraignment… Flem lo, Thank you for this. I didnt know Ryan Leafs story until now. Truly inspiring for guys who are down on their luck.🥺🥺

[@MMAGamblingTips]

I clicked on this, started watching, looked at how long it was 2:00 in and said hell no. I kept thinking about turning it off..But 32 minutes later I was angry it ended. Wish I would have made a snack first now. Great stuff bro!

[@tk9839]

Not gonna make Ryan Leaf jokes anymore...the dude is one thing for sure resilient af.

[@cordrink6224]

This was a great video bro. As a Kid from North Idaho who is a cougars fan I remember watching him quite a bit. Well done

[@panagenesis2695]

"Fall down 9 times, get up 10." -Chinese Proverb

[@yacanbenisrael6414]

'if you see a chinese man, Ask him where's the buffet'. --American proverb

[@panagenesis2695]

@@yacanbenisrael6414 😄

[@majorpaine89]

FlemLo, I'd love to see you be a guest on the Pat McAfee show. You two are honestly the best things going on in sports media right now.

[@drphot6050]

Skip & Shannon

[@kevenkeven4041]

You are so nice to him...love how you give him props for never totally giving up.

[@_deolarte]

I yelled out the name Ryan leaf and my dad just looked at me and started shaking his head 🤣

[@keshawnkey7201]

wtf 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Biggest bust of all time? JaMarcus “Purple Drank” Russell may have something to say about that.

[@thepropagatingfalcon5764]

Nobody epitomizes the word bust like him. I went to a Raider game against the Falcons and he was so bad that they stopped showing stats on the scoreboard. It was kinda funny to me cause I'm a niner fan but my raider fan dad was sad. 45 to 3 I think but Atl could have scored 70 easy. Russell is the biggest bust for sure because of the expectation. Ryan is a pretty damn close number 2.

[@93HonestAbe]

Wrong, only the Raiders thought Russell was 1st pick worthy. Everyone thought Leaf and Manning were 1a 1b

[@davidjames5881]

I've got it as Russell, but Leafs up there, and the Chargers moved up for him

[@davidjames5881]

@@93HonestAbe not true, Russell killed the combine ,arm strength alone, only Calvin Johnson was mocked as possibly better. Teams rarely take a receiver #1 though, especially someone like the Raiders. They had no qb at the time

[@part1801]

When your name is JaMarcus, it's having something stuck in your throat

[@moegriggs3230]

Wow, brother that gave me chills! I remember WAZZU, Ryan Leaf killing Oregon and UO back in the 90's and as a former semi-pro fb guy, thanks for shedding light on the sport and the men that play it bro. Been watching for years now and love that GRIND bro. Keep pushing!

[@johnlarson505]

Flemlo, you have become an amazing storyteller. You have a talent in finding the humanity in a situation. Thank you for the content!

[@Boosted_Tractor]

Bro was like 8 inches taller than the other kids on the high school field lmao

[@richardrideaux1519]

Hell, he was 8 inches taller than the other pros😅

[@Hutch76k]

Outstanding video Flem. Too often we forget that these are human beings. Being able to throw a football 80 yards doesn’t make you immune to the stress and shut that we all experience. Hopefully people see Ryan in a different light.

[@mitchmitchell326]

This was better than most documentaries.

[@rudes425]

This one definitely pulled on my emotions. Great video, and always combined with wonderful personal messages. As someone who has also dealt with negative inner value, thank you for this quality content🙏🏾

[@edwhite7078]

Ryan was forced by his cellmate... to teach other prisoners how to read. Man I thought that was going to go a whole different direction

[@albertlee2462]

my friend's grandpa is Jim Mora Sr and I had the chance to meet him Christmas 2019 and I asked him why the Colts decided to go with Peyton instead of Ryan. He told me that Ryan never showed up for their interview so they decided to go with Peyton. The rest is history!!

[@uriamudeltoro5075]

Wowwww

[@Lovegainers5]

To that I say, thank God 🙏 😊.

[@joev9352]

That’s actually pretty crazy that it happened that way

[@jessavila4649]

I heard he told the colts to draft manning

[@deaf2819]

Jim Mora Sr is my neighbor bud and he says different when I Asked but idk maybe he told us different things to keep folks guessing lol.

[@cindyvincent6356]

You are a very compassionate person, besides being talented. We all need compassion. Thanks for that. Be blessed.

[@brodown64]

I like that different camera angle when you cued the Wayne

[@ultrapac2568]

The guy flemlo I mean every story he narrates is just amazing. Then the music in the background is just a emotional touch to this video along with the ending. I love this channel so much and it inspires me to be a better person.

[@brianborek982]

Great video man! As a Michigan fan I remember watching Ryan play in the rose bowl and thinking he was pretty damn good. I really liked how you showed throughout this video the man would keep getting up after falling down. Different perspective than what is normally portrayed about him. Thank you

[@dyingbreed2101]

Damn just came across your channel. You're one hell of a storyteller. Much props dude, great story.

[@awade1093]

My man said he was FORCED by his cellmate to help teach other inmates how to read... oh my..

[@8015908]

When I first heard "His cellmates forced him...." I was thinking of the worst lol

[@the.seagull.35]

Thats a pretty wholesome thing to be forced to do in prison

[@kevinmaltsberger3329]

We need a dive on Akili . Dude had so so much talent and went into such a horrible situation. And disappered

[@gsnx]

Flemlo should have his own daily espn tv show. He is very natural, smart and would be top realm of sports in less than four years. Natural talent.

[@lanceleavitt7472]

FlemLo just wrote an entire major motion picture. And this is not the first time, he does it every time. What an amazing program. Total respect to you.

[@randallreid424]

I watched him fill in for Rich Reisen for his show and was pretty impressed by him, he talked about his failures not just as a football player but more as a person who has fallen and failed in life. I find inspiration in him bc I have fallen and failed a lot bc of addiction and there are times when you find it hard too even look at yourself in the mirror and you can’t imagine what the world around you sees. When you fall that far you gotta remember until you feel proud of yourself again no one will

[@EatmyGymshorts]

Flemlo is so talented, just wow

[@Perkademiks]

It’s freezing here in Texas, but you brought the HEAT 🔥.

[@BigDilf3]

🌽

[@zoidymte3410]

And now he's dealing with the death of his friend and taking it bad .... I hope he gets help ... R.I.P Vincent Jackson

[@communityorganizer5645]

Love your heart man. You're one of the good humanoids. Thanks for making the world a better place via your compassion and underatanding

[@claudiusmink]

Rip Vincent Jackson. Real close friends with Ryan leaf.

[@drphot6050]

Fo sho!

[@miggy2times]

As a San Diego Chargers fan, thank you. ⚡⚡ Great work.

[@jamesdykes2968]

I am not a huge football fan, but you do a great job of telling your stories that someone like myself has no trouble following and being entertained. Great job.

[@jamesdykes2968]

I liked my own comment

[@jamesbanker2278]

I love the humanity you inject into these sports/life stories

[@ITSAHMEJAMARIO]

Flemlo I like how after the "cue the wayne" you jumped in the phone booth and changed the fit up I see you King! Keep blessing us with these amazing videos.

[@check-yb2yx]

What is that thing he says mean?

[@ITSAHMEJAMARIO]

@@check-yb2yx it's the setup to his intro song Lil Wayne's - I'm A Go Getta like when like MC tells the DJ to spin his record. Flemlo is like "CUE THE WAYNE!" We already know what time it is mane!

[@4thAndGoalSports]

Great video flemlo, Keep up the great work👍

[@YourDadVR]

Failure can become a seed to greater wisdom. If that’s the case here, he never really failed. Especially if he found God in the process.

[@chuckjokic4557]

No he did fail lol. Many times. Don’t brush that off, and make it into something inspiration

[@the.seagull.35]

@@chuckjokic4557 Failure is almost never the end of a person's story. As long as someone is living, they have another chance at life.

[@LordBurger]

Josh rosen: that was one of the mistakes picked before me

[@ramal5708]

Rosen basically says "The league done messed up" in a better way

[@codylapoint]

Lol

[@kurtbader9711]

Excellent video, mostly because of your acute perception and effective way of sharing it. Nice to listen to an intelligent man talk about a complex subject, particularly when there's an easy one-liner that people would generally associate. Thanks for the insights and your efforts. You made a difference, real living.

[@RegularFlyGuy]

Shout out to you man. Litterally the ONLY report about Ryan Leaf that is not 100% shitting on him. Very great content as usual.

[@rk9515]

That clip of him yelling at that reporter is when I first heard of him. Unfortunately never heard anything about him after.

[@mikew6311]

Could you do one on Aaron Curry the linebacker for the Seahawks who was a bust.? Expert had him as the best overall player in the 2009 draft

[@saahilmalik682]

You’re a legend Flem Lo. The way you balance the line of criticizing situations, and finding the positives is incredible. Takes a lot of journalistic integrity. Crazy how much this story reminds me of draft day the movie. Can’t teach IQ/good morals.

[@silverback7675]

Best storyteller on KZbin, I always love your videos man.

[@marcwhitlock5002]

Great take FlemLo, pretty sure where he is today he'll appreciate it much more than Albert Haynesworth did

[@georgecullen759]

Flemlo thank you. You make it easy to listen to and packed full with information.

[@BabyBron14]

“With great power comes great responsibility” that is the moral of this story.

[@rosecoloredglass1917]

Wait wait wait. Peyton wanted to go to the Chargers. Eli refuses to play there. That’s crazy

[@MHNK77]

Who says Peyton wantedd to go to the Chargers?? That's nowhere near true

[@bryanroberts9891]

I truly mean this when I say...FlemLo, I love the way you create your videos. You are my favorite content creator. I learn so much when watching your videos. They are great even to people who do not care about sports. It is the different takes and inspiration found in tragedy that highlight fame and the downside of it that is not usually talked about. Keep up the great work.

[@terrywest3321]

BUST OF ALL TIMES Ryan leaf vs Jamarcus Russell For the BOAT

[@Kashmirknight]

Johnny Manziel?

[@jonnypballin]

The BOAT is Blake Bortles, the best of all time

[@mercury82]

Gotta be JaMarcus. He just flat out didn't give a fuck after he got drafted. He gained 40 pounds and didn't study game film. Ryan just didn't have the personality type to handle failure on a large scale and it blew up in his face.

[@NathanArguelles702]

I lk think isaiah wilson worse than bpth of em tbh

[@anthonygotti6855]

He got a ton of money. Quit being so nice. He's privileged

[@e.j.6696]

Amazing. Your understanding,sympathy and empathy for others is absolutely beautiful.

[@deadalready7467]

Pray Ryan is in a good place today. Learned the hardest of ways how to be a “Man”.

[@John_Henry83]

Great Video. The thing that irritated most Chargers fans was not so much that he was a bust but all the money that they gave him as a signing bonus AND all the draft choice the Chargers gave up to move up one spot to get him.

[@MRB16th]

Since Ryan cost $10.5625 million per win during his time in San Diego (this includes his signing bonus), he was a colossal money pit.