What Happened to Reuben Foster? (Superstar Career Gone Down The Drain?)

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what happened to Taylor Mays???

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Me: Surely this won't be as bad as other stories Flemlo: Dude was shot at at 18 months old

[@tk9839]

Shot by his own father, surprising he didn't turn out worse...

[@itsyourenotyour9101]

Yeah, that's bad. But even worst...did he get his vaccine?

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@@itsyourenotyour9101 Bro literally stfu

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@@StandingFirmAlways What are you talking about...you're confused. lol I'm not making excuses for anyone.

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Put some tussin on it!

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I am amazed at how you started off with the topic of trauma affecting babies. You have an amazing ability to research and tell people’s stories

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Yeah but he has yet to make a C.T.E. special. Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room.

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@@crenshaw22 so it’s on him to make a C.T.E special?

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@@crenshaw22 what does that matter? He always addresses CTE and any other trauma or mental illness when telling someone’s story, why does he have to make a video specifically about CTE

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@@PatrickThomasBrady Why hasn’t he done a Vincent Jackson video? He’s a recent relevant player. It’s sad that he took his own life. I used be into football but not anymore. Waste of time. Especially after knowing the brutality of it. It’s not worth it. Yes the players know what they signed up for blah, blah, blah but general sports fan will never get it. They could care less about former football players killing themselves or committing murder. As long their football sundays is on.

[@justindixon9762]

Damn bro your whole thought process is deep you defend him and understand why he is the way he is but at the same time you still hold him accountable and there's no excuses for his actions 💯💯mad respect bro

[@justindixon9762]

Dude is why I fell In love with MLB position 💯🐐

[@YounginFrancis]

Reuben foster at one point was Alabama’s scariest linebackers dude hits like a monster truck

[@spence_903]

U mean like a 18 wheeler

[@viccrown8188]

And if you don’t believe him, ask his girlfriend.

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@@viccrown8188 😒😒

[@daquanmcdonald7104]

He smack shit out of fournette

[@Maddenbishop]

Him and rolando McLain could of been all pro lb

[@c-biscuit632]

It breaks my heart seeing men work their whole life to get to their goal/making their dreams come true & then throwing it away

[@daquanmcdonald7104]

Its a total waste of time

[@suckafreeglobetrotters1297]

@@daquanmcdonald7104 that's what I learned to fam

[@k20ngpadrino8]

Exactly 💯

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Life will assist you the devil always working

[@ronlawray1563]

It used to, but as a hard working g regular guy, l no longer sympathize with rich people with problems who won't even seek professional help, PARTICULARLY one with domestic violence issues!

[@rchdz23]

Still pulling for Reuben and hope he bounce back with the league. Met him a year ago in ATL and was a real cool dude. Had a full on convo with him, wish the best for you Reuben.

[@BridgeBoii]

dope shii

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Nah

[@joshthomas1425]

Don't know him and he may be a good dude but I know ppl who went on to commit murder and robberies that were cool and smart

[@BigJewishNuts]

Hell na

[@BigJewishNuts]

Thats also 🧢 u didn’t meet him

[@ericcarr7557]

You nailed it! Even if he never laid a finger on that girl, he kept going back and associating himself with her. Where's there's smoke, that's often enough for an employer to assume there might be a fire around the corner.

[@Setsotama]

People need to understand that the company you keep can speak volumes about your character.

[@LeeePowers]

And where there's fire,something is usually burning the hell up!

[@ronlawray1563]

And if it hadn't been her, it would be someone else.. Most strong independent women wouldn't tolerate abuse after one incident, but those who are blinded by rich men either they can change their monster or refuse to give up their sugar daddy to some other woman!

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If only he had done it in college like Joe Mixon.

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[@leslieg.9213]

Dumbest question in the world, hands down: "Do you know who I am?" You lose no matter the answer: "No" or "Yeah and I don't give a damn."

[@myrtle1234]

Too much obviousness. His deceased friend threw gang signs and caught a fatal bullet. Stevie Wonder could have seen that coming. Somehow, no one in my family has ever attended a party where shots were fired. Why? We don’t consort with gang members. Easy.

[@delta8kitty491]

@@damonwashington that's how obvious it is STEVIE can see it!

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@@delta8kitty491 Have you seen Stevie Wonders wife?

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@@damonwashington You get the point.

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@@myrtle1234 yeha but if Stevie wonder is blind then you he can't see anything so

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I miss his bama days shows how much can go wrong so fast

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The bama great

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@@spence_903 he still got ring since he couldn't one in the nfl

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@@ubaba7932 no he got 2

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One Of The Best High School And College Linebackers I Ever Saw. . . 💯💯💯 Played Against Him When He Was In The 9th Grade And He Was ALLLLL Over The Field.

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Likewise, had HS camp with him sophomore year of high school and he was everything they said he was.

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You’re an amazing storyteller. I love how you just present the facts and narrate the story, but you capture the sympathy of the audience at the same time. Keep it up man!

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The little chuckles in between the facts, it shows his personality and I love him for that

[@luiscortes9098]

As a Niner fan, I was hyped and well aware of the risk when they made the pick. I was rooting for him to make a turn around and still do, niner or not. Good luck Rueben!

[@lowlowseesee]

not me, i do not fuck with dudes that abuse women. good riddance

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NFL Films should hire FlemLo to make a short documentary about every person whose ever played in the NFL

[@crenshaw22]

Yeah, he should do a C.T.E. special.

[@tayk4784]

As a 49ers fan I'm still disappointed bro wasn't able to make it work. Warner, Greenlaw, and Foster woulda been lethal togther

[@nikot.9920]

Bro, if he was on the squad during 2019 we would have had Mahomes running around in the backfield like he was this year

[@tayk4784]

@@nikot.9920 he also would have done a lot better than Kwon Alexander who couldn't seem to tackle anyone that entire superbowl.

[@chad_garrison1991]

Add Chris Borland in there too. Not sure if we would’ve had all of them but still. Shit would’ve been 🔥

[@GerardoMojarro]

Would have been nice but don't think we would have drafted Warner, one can dream though. I was cheering for him but understood the decision when we let him go

[@jaylock9twenty5]

@@GerardoMojarro we literally drafted Warner the year after we drafted Foster. They were on the same team together

[@mikekenney8362]

“Don’t you know who I am? Spent enough years teaching and coaching to know the appropriate response is, “No do you.” I’ve always been crushed by Reuben’s story. He needs and deserves help and other opportunities. To even get that chance he needs to rebuild from the base that he is neither exempt or entitled. Thank you for your insights. Let’s hope he finds his way, he’s not lacking for courage

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Facts!

[@darquezharrison]

Went to school with Reuben man we couldn't believe how talented he was as a freshman

[@theurbannerd253]

When you mention the diluted test results combined with him wanting to skip the line that tells me one thing. Likely had fake urine and wanted to get it done before the temperature gets too low

[@ymrn4421]

This guy is intelligent. You deserve to be on sports talk show.

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His own independent talk show. If he joins a corporation, it will ruin him.

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This is a sports talk show

[@calebereid]

Agree, I understand you mean with others.

[@Henderburn2]

Imagine how good Reuben Foster would have been if he went to therapy

[@myrtle1234]

First, people have to recognize that their life tools are not getting the job done BEFORE they pick up that joint or bottle.

[@ramonsanchez4751]

Reuben foster could've been the next Patrick Willis

[@BBB4416]

Or he might have never made it this far , Often early age tragedy or hardship motivates people to do great things

[@tonyl1981]

So you're dating him and know he didn't show up?

[@Henderburn2]

@@BBB4416 Yeah but you ain't doing sh*t if your head's not right. Dude is surrounded by experts in physical health but he needs one in mental health.

[@averagejoe1992]

"If you threaten to beat up the receptionist you probably arent going to get hired" - flem 2021 lol

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Dang, so THAT’S what I’ve been doing wrong??

[@footballwins32]

I remember thinking Reuben Foster would be one of the best linebackers in the league when he was drafted... I still don’t know how the 49ers flopped on both picking him and Solomon Thomas.

[@Massc._]

Idk if he was even a flop he played good til he got suspended

[@hibachi2014]

Ruben was great till he got in trouble

[@mickystar124]

Foster definitely wasn’t a flop unlike Thomas .

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Stop please don’t remind me 😭

[@footballwins32]

I’m not editing since FlemLo left a heart and editing will remove it, but I guess I should clarify that neither worked out and made it past their first contract. Reuben Foster wasn’t a complete flop because he showed talent, but they managed to mess up both pick.

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The background beat around 8:45 >>> Super fye bro

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185 tackles & 18 sacks in a high school season is crazy, I knew he was the truth but damn

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Yea that’s some sick ass stats by far

[@Thatsnotwhatiwastold]

He was a RB to and went stupid every game😂👀

[@timothycaruthers9361]

I went to the same school as he did, 2 years after he graduated, by far the most talented player out of troup high in recent memory. Wish he could have made it

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@@timothycaruthers9361 he made it my guy

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Probably got a sack just getting out of bed in the morning

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As a life long Niner fan, dude had talent, and he could’ve been something real special. Sad he wasted it all. He was actually a draft pick I was excited to see play. Damn

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As a niner fan I'm always rooting for this guy, hope he finds happiness and fulfillment whether that's playing ball or otherwise!

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FlemLo you make all the stories you do very interesting and when you express your empathy that you have towards the athlete is very refreshing.

[@steveadams6595]

Great Video. Such a heart-breaking story from just 18 months. I loved the Foster draft pick. He just can't stay out of trouble. 49ers already had Aldon on the books in the past, it was the correct decision to release him and could easily have done it sooner.

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Also a veteran!

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Never underestimate the human mind...and even gifted toddlers notice a lot of what happens, especially the close people they love and bond with. Good life to this young man; success is a day to day struggle. Another great profile. Thanks!

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As a niners fan, I hope this guys turns his life around. I remember watching him and he’s definitely a beast. Almost to a fault, as he would always injure himself with shoulder stingers and hip pointers when he was playing for us.

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I was at his first career game against the Panthers and mannn he was insane until he got hurt... I really thought he was gonna be our next great linebacker after Willis and Bowman

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Thank you for all the work you put in to each and every video you do. My father got me hooked on football. I hope he can get his life in order and get back into the game.

[@globoyblessin]

Reuben was the goat bruh glad you made a video on him flem‼️

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Ever thought of doing a video on John Randle? Going from too small to be drafted to one of the most dominant DT in NFL history? Now after his career he’s helping former players. I think it’d be an interesting story

[@jonossell121]

His story gets really dark for a while

[@Vadex97]

It makes me sad as a Niner fan he really could’ve been something in the defense especially in 2019 I still follow him on IG from those days but it’s sad to see he doesn’t have a team no more

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*Always on time* ✊🏾🔥🔥🔥

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I’ve been watching your channel for years and as a Alabama fan I just knew this video would be made eventually

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Just found this video in my suggestions and it was a great watch! Awesome!

[@torachan23]

This hurts my heart as a 49ers fan 😢

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I wanted this video by you flem, i appreciated you for making this,

[@joejones8454]

damn these boys throw their blessings away like trash 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@shredacademy6170]

Facts. These guys are idiots.

[@MaciasOfficial]

For real bro, like you have a 1% chance to be in in the position you are and you throw it all away for not acting right 🤦🏻‍♂️ it blows my mind

[@lowlowseesee]

@@shredacademy6170 sorry yo. i study the issues of these men on the regular and just like religious belief (believing in absurdities), its often times not a matter of intelligence. this has to do with trauma, shame and brain damage etc. plus the whole football situation sets these guys up to fail by making them believe they are godly lol. Foster is just that rare case that didnt get removed until after he made it to the league.

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@@shredacademy6170 relax on the name calling. They aren't idiots

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The baby clip in the background. My boy was going for the EXTRA dramatic effect. I see you bro😂🗣

[@nikara5423]

This was so good! Thanks Flemlo.

[@KageTaylor]

Man this guy was supposed to be the next great 49ers LB, but he couldn't make good choices, smh.

[@parentaladvisory3260]

Frs next to Fred Warner when he joined the league

[@antoniotaylor9329]

Ayo @FlemLo Raps good job on the mood switch at the end, it gives the audience a chance to see the good, a piece of positivity or maybe a " what could be" for the player if they can turn it around.

[@nikot.9920]

I feel for the dude, not just as a Niners fan, but as someone who has also had to overcome adversity. I would have loved to see us do a little more for him but our regime was trash back then. I wish the best for him, he has alot of talent I hope he can rebound at some point

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I dont know how I never realized that I wasn't subscribed until today I've been watching you for like 3 years or something like that and you stay in my suggested love your videos man

[@kingdukus6799]

They cut foster and had a rookie Fred Warner ready to take his job crazy how life work

[@-BRICKZ]

Glad I found your channel again my old page got suspended&some channels I forgot to immediately re sub to that but you popped in my feed I been binge watching. it was 6 months since I saw a video I’m Back tho stay blessed gang!

[@manuelastoria679]

One small detail you missed was that the 49ers had set up a way to keep him accountable and to stay out of trouble. Even Sherman was willing to take him under his wing to help stay out of trouble but foster just couldn’t stay away. I feel for him and hope he’s able to turn his life around.

[@mbiggey1982]

Great video FlemLo!! Hope Foster can have a productive life and possibly a future NFL career. Appreciate all the work you put in and want you to know you have a bunch of fans here in Oregon! Health and happiness man!

[@NaturalHigh21]

I’m friends with this man, and he’s one of the coolest and most wholesome guys I’ve ever met. His ex girlfriend admitted to lying TWICE because she wanted to ruin his career. I’m tired of people still painting him as a bad person because he’s not and never has been

[@kdcarter9443]

Should have told your friend to drop that chick after the first incident

[@CloutGod_504]

🧢

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@@CloutGod_504 not cap

[@_SayitAintSo]

Why you ain't have him drop her after lying once??

[@CloutGod_504]

@@NaturalHigh21 if you really know dude then why didn’t u step up and keep it real with him about ol’ girl and this toxic ass relationship

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Respect Flemlo more and more with each view. Just subscribed. Keep up the analysis and great videos!

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Dude actually has one of the best lb highlight tapes of the decade.. still watch them before games to this day

[@c_b8s4]

I really like how you are willing to give the cold hard Facts of Life. Unfortunately some of these videos shows that being talented doesn't matter if you cannot act like a human being. We all are accountable for our own actions. Most times it's not everybody else around us, it's us. Keep up the good job man.

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What you do is really invaluable; you make athletes that fans want to consider as super hero / robots into something completely foreign. You make them into humans.

[@gav417]

Agreed.

[@nasirsavage7164]

I been watching your videos since 2018 always gave me wise words I can apply to life

[@austinleonard7902]

I think its worth stating that the 49ers held him through the first go around of legal troubles and told him that they weren't going to tolerate any other legal off field distractions. When the altercation at the team hotel IN TAMPA happened, that was the last straw.

[@Bradphil87]

Great video man. I like how you are so well researched and put a lot of these stories into perspective. You take stories that I remember just a few headlines from (in this case being sent home from the combine and draft stock falling) and give us the whole background and fallout from it. Really really good content, and great storytelling. Thank you for content like this.

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Also bruh when them “without further ado, let’s get it” shirts comin out?

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Love the break down... process your emotions. One of the hardest things to do.

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Whenever I get a notification to this channel. I grab a cigar and a glass a whiskey and relax for 20 minutes

[@crenshaw22]

Cool story bro

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Great presentation on every video. Big fan of how you talk about doing the right thing but, how you do it is outstanding. Ty

[@shabberplasm32]

I had no idea Reuben's Dad did that, that's insane and sad.

[@michaellundy5238]

Hard to recover or trust anyone after that even if he seemed cool he never really was hope he has God in his life now and let that relationship with the only one that matters heal him ,so he can be a witness how God can redeem a man's life from destruction ,,I believe he going get another opportunity

[@michellejackson9576]

You are on key about so many things about this young man and your information well done now I should be resting because I go to work but I'm finding myself watching your show .One thing I know you need to have patience without it you will stop your own blessings.

[@frazier_era]

Dude is the best player I played in high school. That Auburn HS team alone had him and Rashaan Evans for the Titans as a junior playing defensive end. Hope he shakes back. Pure talent.

[@redh8606]

My son was on that team

[@frazier_era]

@@redh8606 yeah I played for McGill that year we lost to y’all in the playoffs. That was a great team

[@redh8606]

@@frazier_era yes I hate they didn’t win you guys was tough

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You always do it the Right way Flemlo, Shot out to you and the way you are doing it ! We follow up all the way from Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 West Africa, as we play Football too !

[@sychocfj]

I would love to have him back at San Francisco. Hopefully he can make a come back regardless of what team takes him.

[@starspangledhiker]

As someone who survived a childhood that even hearing about can traumatize others and I think young sucsess is our worst enemy! I may be a loser but, I had time to heal!

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I'm a simple man. When I see an upload from flemlo, I watch.

[@crenshaw22]

Good for u. Want a pat on the back?

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@@crenshaw22 , yes.

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I just started watching ur videos yesterday and ur already one of my favorite youtubers

[@stephenporter678]

If foster were in his 30s I’d say he needs to give but, with him being I. His late 20s let’s hope he can find a team and stay put of trouble