Isiah Pacheco: The Journey of a Rising NFL Star

Early Life and Background

• Full Name: Isiah Pacheco
• Nickname: "Pop"
• Birthdate: March 2, 1999
• Birthplace: Vineland, New Jersey
• Parents: Julio Pacheco (Puerto Rican), Felicia Cannon (African-American with Dominican roots)
• Siblings: Youngest of five children

Football Journey

Early Start

• Age Started Playing: 8 years old
• Encouragement: Father noticed his speed and pushed him to practice hard

High School and College

• High School: Vineland High School
• Excelled in football and track
• Led team to a significant victory in senior year
• College: Rutgers University
• Recorded impressive stats over four seasons
• Caught the attention of the Kansas City Chiefs

NFL Career

• Draft: 7th round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs
• Career Stats:
• 14 touchdowns
• 2,346 rushing yards

Cultural and Religious Identity

Heritage

• Background: Mix of Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage
• Celebrations:
• Drapped himself in a Puerto Rican flag after winning Super Bowl LVIII
• Participated in the NFL's "Por La Cultura" campaign

Religion

• Belief: Christian
• Activities:
• Promoted a tailgate event at Nexus Church in Kansas in September 2024
• Prefers to keep faith private

Inspiration and Legacy

• Testament: Power of hard work and embracing one's roots
• Journey: From a small town in New Jersey to the NFL
• Message: With dedication and a strong support system, dreams can become reality