The heartbreaking story of the greatest walk-on ever, Brandon Burlsworth | College GameDay

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  • College GameDay details the amazing and heartbreaking story of Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman and Indianapolis Colts draft pick Brandon Burlsworth, the greatest walk-on to ever play college football.
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  • @skylerrwhite6970
    @skylerrwhite6970 4 роки тому +3668

    They kept Brandon’s locker encased in glass as a memorial for him.

    • @danoneall4013
      @danoneall4013 3 роки тому +63

      @The Sensitive Psycho - Do we know at least a little bit on why Brandon crossed over the middle lane?
      Did he fall asleep? Pass out?? Try to pass a car??? Heart attack????
      I'm 41 and the age of 33, I dropped off my son, @ the time he was 10 years old, 30 minutes early for school for him to receive extra credit for helping set up and clean their new room, and not 20 seconds later, I passed out, fainted, and crashed my Toyota Sequoia into a parked vehicle going 15mph.
      The witnesses say I was out for 3 minutes, slouched over on the passenger side while they were banging on my window trying to get me out or awake. LVMPD called an ambulance and they did all types of tests on my brain & heart, urine and blood of course... All negative. They took my D/L for 3 months until I seen a neurologist outside of the hospital. 3 tests later, they have no clue.
      At the end, they say, they claim, 60% to 70% of people experience a episode of passing out, fainting, for no reason at least once in their lifetime.

    • @markyoung5761
      @markyoung5761 3 роки тому +26

      @@danoneall4013 hope your feeling better now,
      it was a gud wee video but a sad story but at least he lives on with that award

    • @danoneall4013
      @danoneall4013 3 роки тому +17

      @@markyoung5761 - I appreciate the concern
      I'm fine. I cannot complain.
      Great story & movie. Made tears come to eyes full force.

    • @markyoung5761
      @markyoung5761 3 роки тому +4

      @@danoneall4013 if I'm honest I was near there myself lol

    • @pablojose4890
      @pablojose4890 3 роки тому +6

      @@danoneall4013 You can also pass out from coughing.

  • @bluewater5463
    @bluewater5463 4 роки тому +4730

    “He was soft..” 2 seconds later shows a highlight of him flatbacking someone

    • @thestrokes4789
      @thestrokes4789 4 роки тому +190

      Wyatt Walton right? Looked like he was serving pancakes to me 🤷‍♂️

    • @johneldridge8678
      @johneldridge8678 4 роки тому +45

      Key word, "was."

    • @ShatteredHawk
      @ShatteredHawk 4 роки тому +23

      @@johneldridge8678 not really, if they was to insinuate him being soft they should of not show that clip.

    • @johneldridge8678
      @johneldridge8678 4 роки тому +11

      @@ShatteredHawk
      Right. I'm just pointing out that he "was" soft, when he was younger.

    • @cozycool3505
      @cozycool3505 4 роки тому +1

      Pancaking someone is the term

  • @phogue1
    @phogue1 3 роки тому +1751

    I didn't hear it mentioned, but it should also be pointed out that he excelled academically as well. He earned his M.B.A. in '99 before playing in his final game, that year's Citrus Bowl. He is the only Arkansas Razorback player to get a graduate degree before his final game with the team. He achieved two degrees and all those awards and achievements in less than five years. What a remarkable human being he was.

    • @anthonygorga1482
      @anthonygorga1482 2 роки тому +40

      No kidding. That should’ve been in there for sure.

    • @heatherphillips5983
      @heatherphillips5983 2 роки тому +39

      He was a academic all-american all four years he was at Arkansas.

    • @phogue1
      @phogue1 2 роки тому +12

      @@heatherphillips5983 I had completely forgotten that, but that’s absolutely true.

    • @vandieselcuuuz
      @vandieselcuuuz 2 роки тому +5

      @@anthonygorga1482 you should watch the movie it’s on Hulu or Netflix

    • @anthonygorga1482
      @anthonygorga1482 2 роки тому +6

      @@vandieselcuuuz will do! Thanks for the tip.

  • @D71219ONE
    @D71219ONE 3 роки тому +1157

    This man would have been protecting Peyton Manning for over a decade.
    Heartbreaking.

    • @brathaguppy5581
      @brathaguppy5581 2 роки тому +84

      Wow I ain’t even think bout that

    • @sfhjon12
      @sfhjon12 2 роки тому +33

      And he would be best friends I bet

    • @kpowers8489
      @kpowers8489 2 роки тому +40

      And next to Jeff Saturday

    • @justinalley3399
      @justinalley3399 2 роки тому +6

      Matt Davis Maybe

    • @colbygolson4611
      @colbygolson4611 Рік тому +15

      Just imagine an offensive line with him and Q Nelson..

  • @MA-jz9xt
    @MA-jz9xt 3 роки тому +3508

    He actually died bcz he decided to take his mom to church rather than stay for the ring ceremony. What an amazing son and man. He left a legacy!!!

    • @Windows98.
      @Windows98. 3 роки тому +99

      @Mike Keller the argument could be that he’s fulfilled the most he could, and was given salvation at a okey point of worthiness

    • @jpcab94
      @jpcab94 3 роки тому +21

      @@Windows98. nah

    • @toddmallery8841
      @toddmallery8841 3 роки тому +27

      @Mike Keller free will. God doesn't control that tho. Free will choices.

    • @PlateletRichGel
      @PlateletRichGel 3 роки тому +25

      @Mike Keller What an awful thing to say. If we are all just animals which have no other motivation than ourselves, explain the outpouring of grief and sorrow, the inspirational feelings that Brandon's story gives? For me your comment shows two things. One, the Creator of the universe gives us free will, even to be idiots and say hurtful things. Second. you hate the idea of God, and you're grappling with it, which shows what God wants is faith. God punished his most faithful servant Job, so we should dare not question the creator of all. We'll all know the truth soon enough.

    • @PlateletRichGel
      @PlateletRichGel 3 роки тому +6

      @dylan bowes did you make that up or get it somewhere. that's great

  • @insertopinion5967
    @insertopinion5967 4 роки тому +7162

    At the University of Arkansas stadium, there is a section dedicated to him, and it's for kids going to their first game

    • @williamlackey123
      @williamlackey123 4 роки тому +25

      Insert Opinion for real??

    • @insertopinion5967
      @insertopinion5967 4 роки тому +290

      William Lackey yeah they are called the "Burls kids" and get put on the Jumbotron every game. The university has a program to get these kids in free to a game, a lot of them are underprivileged (but not all)

    • @kingrider75
      @kingrider75 4 роки тому +29

      Insert Opinion that’s awesome man. I didn’t know that.

    • @voidwalker3042
      @voidwalker3042 4 роки тому +17

      Insert Opinion last year I visited UofA with my JROTC unit, I remember us touring and my major walked away, I followed him and we got to see it

    • @no1prostuntman
      @no1prostuntman 4 роки тому +1

      Lol. Not true

  • @mikeroagreschen5350
    @mikeroagreschen5350 2 роки тому +190

    I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know about Brandon until I saw "Greater".
    What an incredible story, and what an incredible young man.
    The word "tragedy" is overused. But his death was a true tragedy.

    • @saulspeaks2557
      @saulspeaks2557 8 місяців тому +6

      Hey man, no one can know everything. No shame in that. You know about him now, at least

    • @cajun26bc
      @cajun26bc 6 місяців тому

      Had no idea either. Just watched greater myself.

    • @olivawatson4798
      @olivawatson4798 5 місяців тому +1

      The movie of his life made us cry what a good man especially a son and a God fearing man who always do good 🙏 he have a wonderful loving brother he is lucky and blessed just taken away too soon 😔

    • @flash2177
      @flash2177 4 місяці тому

      Just learned of him, too, when I saw the film this morning. Even though I've never played or been into football, Burlsworth is still an inspiration. And seeing how he dedicated his life to the sport of football and his family...he is truly a remarkable soul. I'm just glad his dreams came true. That's a powerful story.

    • @pali1H
      @pali1H 4 місяці тому

      Same. Just watched it and found this

  • @jeffreyyoungblood7438
    @jeffreyyoungblood7438 2 роки тому +197

    He accomplished more in 22 years than most of us will in a lifetime. And it wasn't because of talent, family name, money or anything else. His hard work and Character is an inspiration. His was a life lived well.

  • @boogeyman4079
    @boogeyman4079 4 роки тому +3203

    No one:
    UA-cam recommended: "you wanna become emotionally attached to football and cry like a baby??"

    • @cerberus8462
      @cerberus8462 4 роки тому +10

      Men dont cry

    • @djdevyn1967
      @djdevyn1967 4 роки тому +69

      @@cerberus8462 if you honestly think that that's just not correct

    • @Reub3
      @Reub3 4 роки тому +29

      Made me cry a lil. I'm gonna share this one story with the youth in my church. I hope it'll inspire some of them with low self esteem.

    • @wesmartyn3829
      @wesmartyn3829 4 роки тому +4

      Just did

    • @DavidVanmeterDutch
      @DavidVanmeterDutch 4 роки тому +3

      @@djdevyn1967 ooohhhhh i was wondering when the aggressive SJW would show and start an argument!then bingo! here you are standing up for all those oppressed men that actually cry! sorry dude, the 90s called and want their cause back!

  • @benyameenyitzhak1036
    @benyameenyitzhak1036 4 роки тому +1883

    Me: What the hell's a walk on?
    *6 minutes later*
    Me; *choking back tears*

  • @CycleCruza
    @CycleCruza 3 роки тому +2112

    It just goes to show you that you can do anything you put your mind to.

    • @mattybean3194
      @mattybean3194 3 роки тому +25

      This is truly inspirational. Rest in paradise Brandon.

    • @happyperv8319
      @happyperv8319 3 роки тому +33

      well, that's a sweet sentiment but if he'd been born to only 5'6 and 300 lbs no matter of work or grit could make him an NFL lineman.

    • @habu2140
      @habu2140 3 роки тому +5

      @@happyperv8319 well you never knew till you try

    • @slugcult-10_years_and
      @slugcult-10_years_and 3 роки тому +2

      Not if you die after crashing in a Subaru.

    • @Astro_touches_children
      @Astro_touches_children 3 роки тому +5

      @@happyperv8319 ever heard of fullbacks?

  • @rogueazzy2437
    @rogueazzy2437 4 роки тому +2149

    Never heard of Burlsworth, hit me hard, such a loss, such an inspiration. God bless his family.

    • @dawnc5797
      @dawnc5797 4 роки тому +54

      Watch the movie Greater. It's about his life and the actor who played him did an incredible job.

    • @majorscarries
      @majorscarries 4 роки тому +16

      @@dawnc5797 I absolutely loved that movie. I love inspiring movies but that movie really moved me. They did such a great job with it. I aim to watch it again some day with my husband and our son when he's old enough to understand it.

    • @austincox6426
      @austincox6426 4 роки тому +7

      I live in Arkansas grew up watching him

    • @robbmontez3988
      @robbmontez3988 4 роки тому +3

      @@dawnc5797 thank you ... This movie is really good..

    • @RandomTransformer23
      @RandomTransformer23 4 роки тому +3

      Watch the movie Greater

  • @generalgrievous9947
    @generalgrievous9947 4 роки тому +1845

    This should've been a damn 30 for 30

    • @ianh3307
      @ianh3307 4 роки тому +30

      Right? Seems like a hugely missed opportunity

    • @Southeren
      @Southeren 4 роки тому +40

      At least there was a movie made about him. Greater. It is pretty much the same as what was shown in this video.

    • @Razorpig378
      @Razorpig378 4 роки тому +3

      It was.

    • @orvillemeadows9923
      @orvillemeadows9923 4 роки тому +2

      It should be a movie

    • @RichardPicture
      @RichardPicture 4 роки тому +2

      @@orvillemeadows9923 it was

  • @Jamison180
    @Jamison180 3 роки тому +11

    I've visited his grave. Left a penny on his headstone. From a Missouri Tiger to Razorback nation, and all college football fans, may you always do things "Burls Way"

  • @tunneltime8885
    @tunneltime8885 3 роки тому +57

    He’s a true Razorback legend, and is an inspiration to the whole state. His name will never be forgotten here..
    Woo Pig Sooie

  • @sampsonl-mill4530
    @sampsonl-mill4530 4 роки тому +1492

    Razorback starter as a Sophomore..
    All Sec as a Junior..
    And as a Senior on a top 20 Arkansas team in 1998 “All American”.. That part chokes me up the most. Rest well big man

    • @dalmar4136
      @dalmar4136 4 роки тому +2

      Sampson L-Mill ON WISCONSIN

    • @austincox6426
      @austincox6426 4 роки тому +8

      As a die hard hog fan top 20 Arkansas team doesn’t come often also remember when he tripped Clint sterner for the stumble and fumble

    • @jeffbaker634
      @jeffbaker634 4 роки тому +8

      @@austincox6426 I remember that. I'm a Vol fan and that fumble paved the way to a Championship year for us.

    • @austincox6426
      @austincox6426 4 роки тому +2

      * Bake and that destroyed are chances it’s no doubt that whoever won that game was gana be the champions. But looking at are teams now we haven’t seen that in a while lol

    • @jeffbaker634
      @jeffbaker634 4 роки тому +3

      @@austincox6426 I know. 98 has been a curse now for us. :(

  • @Dallas-qf9hu
    @Dallas-qf9hu 4 роки тому +469

    This guy would run a hill every day right by my house for hours with his brother pushing him and pushing him. He worked his ass off to make it where he did. He had heart

    • @adamtheonly326
      @adamtheonly326 4 роки тому +1

      Velix I’m from Harrison too!

    • @boxfox4879
      @boxfox4879 4 роки тому +9

      IM NOT BUT WOW WHAT A SMALL WORLD

    • @ntk55gold
      @ntk55gold 4 роки тому +7

      Great example of arkansas worth ethic bo

    • @Dallas-qf9hu
      @Dallas-qf9hu 4 роки тому +9

      fishing with nolan gotta have good work ethic when you come from such little. At least that goes for most of arkansas. A lot of small towns, just some good ol boys haha

    • @MathematicsFanatic
      @MathematicsFanatic 4 роки тому +3

      I remember growing up and hearing his name a lot. Especially in the Youth Center. I was too young to ever understand and when I switched schools to Alpena, I never really heard much else. Now I know. Inspiring.

  • @spoon1119
    @spoon1119 3 роки тому +77

    I am so proud of this man. My uncle knew him personally and he said that Brandon was one of the most loving person he had ever met.

  • @mbreese7399
    @mbreese7399 2 роки тому +51

    I have never once that “a walk on” is a demeaning phrase. It’s a phrase that I’ve always thought to be more admirable than anything in football. I’ve always thought of walk ons as the hardest working most inspirational people. To me it means more than even being called a gifted star

  • @svvaze3426
    @svvaze3426 4 роки тому +1936

    I was wondering why they weren’t showing him then I realized...😢

    • @charlesdavis7142
      @charlesdavis7142 4 роки тому +5

      “Immortality: It is impossible to be unconscious of being unconscious.” True for false? Learn the truth of our consciousness and what it means to us: _go on big picture project . net, read The Present_

    • @jakobstanford6910
      @jakobstanford6910 4 роки тому +78

      Charles Davis what

    • @AsianNIGMA
      @AsianNIGMA 4 роки тому +9

      Charles Davis when you die... guess what you cease being conscious

    • @blazinthat7439
      @blazinthat7439 4 роки тому +6

      Well there is a reason its a heartbreaking story.

    • @YourPlug1
      @YourPlug1 4 роки тому

      When they say was 10 times in one sentence thats when you know.

  • @traew3401
    @traew3401 4 роки тому +2970

    watch the movie "greater" .. shows the story pretty well

    • @gantharper6076
      @gantharper6076 4 роки тому +39

      Trae & Tee it’s an amazing and emotional movie

    • @Dallas-qf9hu
      @Dallas-qf9hu 4 роки тому +47

      It is good, but they left out some pretty important things in his personal life like his relationship. That girl was a huge part of his life

    • @andrewshemon1994
      @andrewshemon1994 4 роки тому +7

      It’s a great movie, definitely underrated in sports movie franchises

    • @GitHubStiizz
      @GitHubStiizz 4 роки тому +3

      Yes! That movie really made me cry man

    • @TSO_ssbu
      @TSO_ssbu 4 роки тому +3

      One of my favorite movies

  • @lindafowler2665
    @lindafowler2665 3 роки тому +112

    I have watched the movie about his short life many times on Netflix - “Greater”. It is mostly about his faith in God. Fantastic.

    • @SoonerBear
      @SoonerBear 2 роки тому +1

      I very much agree. He must have been too good for this world. Touching.

    • @jayr3381
      @jayr3381 2 роки тому

      It's free on UA-cam

    • @serg.i0
      @serg.i0 2 роки тому +3

      @TRUMP2020-FOREVER Then God saved him

  • @morganmirabella3027
    @morganmirabella3027 3 роки тому +19

    me: crying
    the guy at the end: "EVERYONE THANK YOU FOR WATCHING"

  • @TeachAManToAngle
    @TeachAManToAngle 4 роки тому +4182

    I’d love for just one person who did a thumbs down to explain why. I’m serious. This is a tremendous story.

    • @roccoS38
      @roccoS38 4 роки тому +79

      Because it’s not long enough😢

    • @jdavis6053
      @jdavis6053 4 роки тому +6

      👴

    • @ryangwhite
      @ryangwhite 4 роки тому +39

      Maybe an Ole Miss fan? Jk - it is sad that someone feels the need to thumbs down this...I like to think they accidentally clicked the wrong one.

    • @charon_lix
      @charon_lix 4 роки тому +36

      Because you're gay

    • @americanIDOLfan11111
      @americanIDOLfan11111 4 роки тому +128

      They thought it said “dis i like”.

  • @mattalan6618
    @mattalan6618 Рік тому +28

    i grew up on Razorback football. i went to the same high school he did. i was a friend of his. i remember being so proud of him the day he told me he was gonna be a Razorback and play Razorback ball that once i saw him in #77 went out and got that number along with his initials BB tattooed on my left should in Razorback red. every time i look at it it reminds me of the best friend i lost but also the friend who set his mind to be the best Razorback Guard ever. i miss you my friend, my brother. not a day goes by that i dont think about you

  • @donm-bz1gs
    @donm-bz1gs 4 роки тому +1043

    i live in arkansas, and to this day there’s still posters about him at my school

    • @ipman9578
      @ipman9578 3 роки тому +8

      Never been there going to see movie tonight can u video a pic of the school pics on here?

    • @plankface
      @plankface 3 роки тому +3

      My heart aches at the tremendous loss and for how many folks he’s inspired.

    • @oneloveboob
      @oneloveboob 3 роки тому +12

      They still say his name at the games, “Doing it, The Burlsway!” And has his own charity

    • @d-realtalk8018
      @d-realtalk8018 3 роки тому +13

      A true athlete who did it the hard way...may his legacy live forever!!!

    • @reeseolivia3097
      @reeseolivia3097 3 роки тому

      Same

  • @doreathaannhighsmith2808
    @doreathaannhighsmith2808 11 місяців тому +9

    His life is true testimony of being a faith walker. His story is incredibly beautiful and inspiring.

  • @jenkins2162
    @jenkins2162 3 роки тому +6

    Walk on isn't an insult. It's an amazing accomplishment. My grandpa was a walk on at Mississippi State after WW2

    • @TheFamousMockingbird
      @TheFamousMockingbird 3 роки тому +3

      My best friend and neighbor growing up walked on to the arkansas football team in the 2006 season, and while being just special teams and practice squad he was a part of the team that won the sec west and got to play for the championship. He had to quit after two years from having his fourth concussion, but he's still got his awesome SEC West Champions ring and has managed to get a PhD.

  • @tonydiablo6976
    @tonydiablo6976 4 роки тому +915

    "The walk on who lives on...." It hit me hard when I heard that

    • @rickyrick9328
      @rickyrick9328 4 роки тому +1

      not as hard as the semi though

    • @blu7235
      @blu7235 4 роки тому +6

      bruh ur going to hell

    • @Beta_Knight
      @Beta_Knight 4 роки тому

      RIcky Rick why

    • @DefeatLust
      @DefeatLust 4 роки тому +1

      @Ricky Rick fuckin savage. God daaaaamn

  • @dinovad452
    @dinovad452 4 роки тому +999

    Man ran a 4.88. Damn he was moving

    • @joebe7224
      @joebe7224 4 роки тому +55

      As a lineman too

    • @AAAskeet
      @AAAskeet 4 роки тому +6

      My friend played linebacker at Illinois .6’5” ran a 4.6 40.

    • @Al3jandr0101
      @Al3jandr0101 4 роки тому +30

      As an offensive lineman, your job isn't really to show off top speed but it does require good foot work and being able to anchor down.

    • @jabbadabba1978
      @jabbadabba1978 4 роки тому +38

      @A Half Assed Username fastest ol in this years draft was 4.89. it's incredible his speed and ability especially for his era.

    • @isaacalzate8262
      @isaacalzate8262 4 роки тому +6

      @Gee Santini YOUR stupid he was 310 smart ass most REGULAR people cant even run that fast and speed doesnt even really matter just look at tom brady

  • @dellifootball
    @dellifootball 2 роки тому +47

    This one hit hard because I know I’m going to win the Burlsworth Trophy along with many others. True inspiration and I’m extremely excited to make all of my walk-on brothers proud.

  • @DaxTaylor.440
    @DaxTaylor.440 3 роки тому +14

    his movie "greater" really portrays his life perfect, definitely recommend watching

  • @gregoryjames1542
    @gregoryjames1542 3 роки тому +975

    Me: chilling in bed
    UA-cam: let’s make him cry

  • @malachigale9116
    @malachigale9116 4 роки тому +889

    That’s my cousin. Rest easy Brandon. We miss you🙏🏼

    • @kentuckyfan1595
      @kentuckyfan1595 4 роки тому +33

      Malachi Gale sorry for your loss. He seemed like an amazing person

    • @butwere3-0wou
      @butwere3-0wou 4 роки тому +23

      Sorry for your loss, man.

    • @bullyingconnor6371
      @bullyingconnor6371 4 роки тому +13

      Proof

    • @malachigale9116
      @malachigale9116 4 роки тому +67

      Goofy Goober 420 I’m from Harrison. Brandon was my cousin on my dads side. You can believe me or not. Idk why it matter what you think😂

    • @ChristopherSaindon
      @ChristopherSaindon 4 роки тому +7

      @@patmoore551 Pat, sometimes the best swimmers drown and the trash washes up. "Goofy" washed-up after the garbage..

  • @GruppeSechs2004
    @GruppeSechs2004 3 роки тому +9

    I watched his biopic Greater. Amazing movie. I’m not a sports guy but people like Brandon Bulsworth are inspiring!

  • @Deep.Purple
    @Deep.Purple Рік тому +9

    "Every year I get to hear Brandons story over and over again" .. right in the feels... :(

  • @chinmaya4693
    @chinmaya4693 3 роки тому +1242

    The people who disliked this video had too many tears from the eyes they couldn't see the other thumbs up button...

    • @AsiaticWorldTv
      @AsiaticWorldTv 3 роки тому +3

      Lol

    • @josephbuono5487
      @josephbuono5487 3 роки тому +29

      I have no clue how you dislike this video

    • @jordanpeele5405
      @jordanpeele5405 3 роки тому +5

      "Everybody in some aspect of their life thinks they are the walk-on" That is very true

    • @chuckhutton5087
      @chuckhutton5087 3 роки тому +5

      This film more than most deserved a big thumbs up!! Inspirational and well acted by a great cast.

    • @chuckhutton5087
      @chuckhutton5087 3 роки тому +4

      Glad Hunter Renfrow from Clemson won this prestigious award in 2018. He’s a Christian gentleman also.

  • @beezy22
    @beezy22 4 роки тому +858

    If Brandon Burlsworth were here today, he’d be an nfl all pro multi time pro bowler a super bowl champ and be in the college and pro football hall of fame....hard work does pay off...salute and respect...rip and blessings Brandon burlsworth....

    • @jimfritz8983
      @jimfritz8983 4 роки тому +4

      Bryan R. No doubt

    • @beezy22
      @beezy22 4 роки тому +2

      Jim Fritz yes indeed

    • @anthonytaing6810
      @anthonytaing6810 4 роки тому +6

      Lol there's a small possibility but its slim. And its odd that you say that when it really doesn't mean shit and there's no real proof since he never played in the NFL

    • @booya2k
      @booya2k 4 роки тому +12

      This guy had the motor and motivation. This guy would've been a beast of a lineman.

    • @pewpew6825
      @pewpew6825 4 роки тому +16

      @@anthonytaing6810 well colts went to playoffs throughout the 2000s and won the superbowl in 2006...He would have contributed greatly to that early 2000 offensive line the colts had. With the team the colts had in the 2000s a offensive lineman like Burlsworth would have only solidified the team further no doubt he would have been a starter we cant say if he'd been a pro bowler or not but I do believe he would have been

  • @darbyohara
    @darbyohara 3 роки тому +20

    The look on his face in each image and video shows the iron clad confidence he had and belief in himself with a silent message of “I’ll show you”

  • @didierkattic1385
    @didierkattic1385 6 місяців тому +2

    Respect to a champion
    Respect BROTHER very sad story 😢

  • @lexingtonleffall6135
    @lexingtonleffall6135 4 роки тому +1262

    He worked so hard just to get his life taken away 😭😭. So sad 😞

    • @rightz975
      @rightz975 4 роки тому +33

      Cant blame God for that if it wasnt for God you wouldn't be alive i feel sorry for you

    • @dannybobby33maverick80
      @dannybobby33maverick80 4 роки тому +34

      @DrinkwithaMexican no need to be disrespectful

    • @chrisgregory265
      @chrisgregory265 4 роки тому +22

      Rightz You can’t prove God exists and he can’t prove God doesn’t exist. There’s no point in arguing over it on the internet.

    • @duffymike8540
      @duffymike8540 4 роки тому

      DrinkwithaMexican imagine

    • @ahmadfaisal6267
      @ahmadfaisal6267 4 роки тому +17

      @@chrisgregory265 there has to be a pre-existing energy/force/entity that exists in order to create all life. Something cannot just be created from nothing. Therefore there is a life-giving energy that exists that pre-dates time which gives life and takes life. This omnipotent immeasurable entity is GOD.

  • @milart12
    @milart12 4 роки тому +404

    04:05 I knew as soon as they started to say Burlsworth was driving....

  • @Poseidonsreef
    @Poseidonsreef 2 роки тому +4

    I’m 29 and I can honestly say after hearing this story I regret not being as dedicated and disciplined as him growing up playying sports i played every sport growing up and wish I heard and was inspired by more stories like this when I played ball god is good for one thing and it is to steer your heart towards the right in life and this story has really touched me if I could go back and know this story I might have worked harder in school and sports A great inspiration to anyone who has a dream it really is sad to hear and see a man with his legacy to lose out on his dream of being in the nfl........ It warms my heart to see him get the recognition he deserved as a hard working righteous man, god bless him and the family that raised him and all who believed In him have spent the last 5 hours of my night reading about him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 it’s 5 am and couldn’t have spent my time any better. My heart is with his mother and brother 💜

  • @darrylwoodbury
    @darrylwoodbury 3 роки тому +11

    Burlsworth is proof you can do anything if you set your mind to it. It’s so sad his life was cut short.

  • @smithyman33
    @smithyman33 4 роки тому +1342

    Burlsworth has inspired me and millions of others, thank you.

  • @jcmoney11111
    @jcmoney11111 4 роки тому +403

    The glasses made him look badass, like in a Michael Douglass "Falling Down" way.

    • @jamesh2711
      @jamesh2711 3 роки тому +4

      Kurt Rambis of the Lakers wore the same glasses.

    • @mistermonologue2442
      @mistermonologue2442 3 роки тому +1

      He always reminds me of the Hanson brothers.

    • @mikedandurand3548
      @mikedandurand3548 3 роки тому +7

      Made me think of Charlie Sheens baseball pitcher "wild thing".

    • @OddBallPerformance
      @OddBallPerformance 3 роки тому +5

      @cyoungrun1 a 6'3 280lb wall of muscle nerd. I don't think he cared.

    • @kingreynoso
      @kingreynoso 3 роки тому +1

      @cyoungrun1 No, you care how you look.

  • @salvatoresaccoccio2379
    @salvatoresaccoccio2379 3 роки тому +11

    Yes! He’s gained the respect of his coaching staff and his team mates. Never give up! Never!

  • @AaronDoster
    @AaronDoster 2 роки тому +15

    His story is so inspiring. He still to this day touches many of people and helps so many people every single day. He was an angel walking on earth

  • @574finishguy
    @574finishguy 4 роки тому +125

    I was at the Colts game when they gave his mom his jersey. There wasn’t a dry eye in the RCA dome that day.

    • @rnkcolts11
      @rnkcolts11 4 роки тому +5

      Me too.

    • @hotpepper5125
      @hotpepper5125 4 роки тому

      Alabama Crimson Tide Of course they give the mom a Jersey since he was going to play but died that’s tradition in any sport involved deaths

    • @uncasunga1800
      @uncasunga1800 4 роки тому +5

      @@hotpepper5125 you are an idiot
      What are you ten

  • @GeauxTigers-sj9lv
    @GeauxTigers-sj9lv 4 роки тому +890

    I'm a grown man and I cried 💔😭😢

  • @Monsiemage
    @Monsiemage 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who grew up on the north east side of the state on a building Arkansas State legacy, I'll be the first to say the west side of the state has a outstanding legacy, and great history, Fayetteville isn't much bigger than Jonesboro and has always been small, but has one of the most outstanding and recognized football programs in this country, and it's something to be proud of for the entire state. Also the same goes for Arkansas State, a No name town on the east side of the state that dominated D-1AA so hard that it made it into FBS and has ranked in the top 50's ever since. Arkansas is a dominate football state no matter if it's the two FBS schools impressing people due to the small population and school size or if it's UCA always in the top 10. We have a lot to be proud of in this state.

  • @abhisheksinghshekhu
    @abhisheksinghshekhu 10 місяців тому +2

    His Story made me Cry. Greatest 2016 must watch

  • @BadgolfTV
    @BadgolfTV 4 роки тому +1664

    Who else is watching this after watching the movie “Greater” on Netflix❗️

  • @owenauto
    @owenauto 3 роки тому +681

    I walked on to my college football team, this story inspired me to do so, I may even start next year🤞🏼

  • @samuraininjarockstar9355
    @samuraininjarockstar9355 4 місяці тому +2

    What an inspiration, I’m from uk and don’t know about the NFL but I came across this story , tragic but the guy is an inspiration and legend Peace be with you Brandon and your family god bless x

  • @artaguero1170
    @artaguero1170 3 роки тому +13

    This was so sad and heartbreaking to watch. Rest In Peace, Brandon. God bless you.

  • @claybullard2911
    @claybullard2911 4 роки тому +278

    Winning the Burlsworth award was the second most rewarding award I’ve ever had the honor of receiving (earning the title of Marine being number 1). When I first heard his story it inspired me to become the best version of me. Despite being 130 pounds in high school I tried my absolute hardest to be the best offensive lineman on the team. I won best offensive lineman junior year and won the Burlsworth award my senior year thanks to the inspiration of the story of Brandon Burlsworth. If you haven’t watched the movie Greater I highly recommend you watch it.

    • @Twisted.Ginger
      @Twisted.Ginger 4 роки тому

      ❤💯

    • @THEFIL323
      @THEFIL323 4 роки тому

      Great movie. I'd watch it again

    • @jacobbutler6049
      @jacobbutler6049 4 роки тому

      Ya that movie is deff worth watching I've seen it quite a few times had never heard the song I'll fly away until watching that movie

    • @jamesvickers9476
      @jamesvickers9476 3 роки тому

      Semper Fi Marine

    • @logan5693
      @logan5693 3 роки тому

      When did you win it?

  • @JP-wx6uh
    @JP-wx6uh 4 роки тому +132

    He also had an extremely high GPA, an All-Academic athlete.

  • @BelowTheYellowLine
    @BelowTheYellowLine 3 роки тому +1

    I live in Searcy, Arkansas (Central/NE AR) and Marty and Vickie (Brandon's sister and brother) came to my old middle school in 2016. They talked, we called the Hogs, and me and a couple of my friends wrote a screenplay 9That was about as good as to be expected) from some 4th graders) about a walk-on punter who goes to Arkansas and then gets drafted by the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. Obviously we never filmed it, but it was awesome to get to see them and person and watch the movie.

  • @l.u.5862
    @l.u.5862 3 роки тому +6

    Just watched Greater. Brought me to tears. Brandon's faith inspired me forever. God bless you & your family. Rest now your work here is done. We'll see you when we get there. 🙏🏻❤️

  • @anthonybrown3481
    @anthonybrown3481 3 роки тому +256

    "Everybody in some aspect of their life thinks they are the walk-on" That is very true

  • @cheddawg1322
    @cheddawg1322 4 роки тому +260

    "He didnt play much"
    Plays flawless pancake first highlight video

  • @glennmccuen5233
    @glennmccuen5233 3 роки тому +1

    Some of the greatest human beings to have ever walked the face of the earth lived the shortest lives and we still know them.

  • @kitbailey6963
    @kitbailey6963 2 роки тому +2

    It was hard not to cry watching this. He was such a great human being, but now he walked on into Heaven and now he serves a cause greater than any of us can possibly imagine.......
    KB
    Miss Him
    #77
    GO HOGS

  • @noneofyourbusiness9489
    @noneofyourbusiness9489 4 роки тому +495

    Real talk though, just the face with the glasses, he looks like he belongs in a Vietnam war documentary.

    • @YANILLIONAIRE
      @YANILLIONAIRE 4 роки тому +10

      dead honest i thought it was about to say he was a veteran who walked on

    • @patc1309
      @patc1309 4 роки тому +2

      @@YANILLIONAIRE Me too! I was thinking maybe he was Desert Storm vet that went back to college to fulfill a dream. What an amazing sad yet powerful inspirational story

    • @phillipg1331
      @phillipg1331 4 роки тому

      The draft took innocent children and turned them into traumatized, hard nosed individuals.

    • @noneofyourbusiness9489
      @noneofyourbusiness9489 4 роки тому +4

      @@phillipg1331 That is an incredible generalization. In some cases accurate, in many not.

    • @halibut1249
      @halibut1249 4 роки тому +2

      Yes, he does, he looks military with those glasses. Or he looks like a corporate type. But he also looks quiet, and as others have said here, polite and respectful. We've all met people like this in our lives; they stand out because they mean well in an earnest way and they're not showboats or jokesters, just serious minded and purposeful.

  • @timallen609
    @timallen609 4 роки тому +284

    " Greater " is a good movie about Brandon . Highly recommend

    • @CarsonDugger1997
      @CarsonDugger1997 4 роки тому +3

      tim allen Phenomenal movie

    • @josiahc.4102
      @josiahc.4102 4 роки тому +6

      I came to this video after watching that movie.

    • @Florida239Rican
      @Florida239Rican 4 роки тому +4

      Got me crying man what a movie

    • @trinityd406
      @trinityd406 4 роки тому +3

      yes beautiful story and inspiring!

    • @davidgray3945
      @davidgray3945 3 роки тому

      Very good movie. Surprised it didn't do better at the box office.

  • @bandog6391
    @bandog6391 3 роки тому +1

    Give me your one reason why would you dislike this video? This was a great man on and off the field.👏👍

  • @adamdickinson2894
    @adamdickinson2894 3 роки тому +9

    The fact he did all that while wearing glasses is truly inspiring to me 👓

  • @PaperBagMedia83
    @PaperBagMedia83 4 роки тому +278

    Again like many UA-cam videos I’m just sitting here scratching my head at who are the 447 people that disliked this video. Poor souls

    • @chrisk3536
      @chrisk3536 4 роки тому +10

      Charlie Graney They probably disliked it because it’s tragic. Not because they don’t like the story.

    • @raymond3803
      @raymond3803 4 роки тому +17

      Obviously 447 feminists that voted Hillary.

    • @idk-nw5ym
      @idk-nw5ym 4 роки тому +9

      rayism 24b nice job having to put politics in everything

    • @raymond3803
      @raymond3803 4 роки тому +3

      @@idk-nw5ym Blame the MSM's influence last 3 years

    • @jdees4
      @jdees4 4 роки тому +2

      I think many dislikes are accidental.....you’re scrolling and tap it without even realizing it. I’ve done it on a cowboys youtuber’s channe that I follow. And I love the guy.

  • @jacquizzlemons1980
    @jacquizzlemons1980 4 роки тому +83

    I love that they put his glasses on his trophy. I had a coach that would always call linemen drills hog heaven so I’d like to think Brandon is in hog heaven. Rip big guy

  • @bigjump2307
    @bigjump2307 2 роки тому +4

    What an inspiring but tragic story. My heart breaks for his parents. 🙏 R.I.P. Mr. Burlsworth

  • @1mldn545
    @1mldn545 3 роки тому +7

    It's an amazing story god has intentions for everyone and I guess God felt he left his mark and he took him into heaven and I feel he shure did leave a mark this is really inspirational thank you.

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 4 роки тому +114

    I just love how The Older Brother wear's "Brandon's Glasses" on his lapel of his coat.....

  • @renecantu684
    @renecantu684 4 роки тому +162

    I remember watching him get drafted in 99, and had never heard of him, but the guy was a freak on the field, I liked his character, wears glasses like me, and seemed very humble, like a guy every team wants. “This was truly unfortunate, unexpected, and the true definition of unfair.”

    • @avkday726
      @avkday726 4 роки тому +11

      He probably would’ve won a ring with the colts with peyton

    • @renecantu684
      @renecantu684 4 роки тому +2

      dayv14n definitely, he would have 👍

  • @cubefarmerhkc9105
    @cubefarmerhkc9105 3 роки тому +7

    Heartbreaking - this young man had such potiential both on and off the field.

  • @cynthiareneeandmore
    @cynthiareneeandmore 2 роки тому +4

    I just watched the movie and came to UA-cam for more. An amazing story of determination and being humble. He didn’t get to play but he sure did make it.

  • @Dioopz
    @Dioopz 4 роки тому +118

    I love how the team gets so hyped when someone gets a scholarship it really shows it’s just more than a game

  • @jimbo4589
    @jimbo4589 3 роки тому +550

    ""It was not fair-He never got to play."" His life was never about playing. It was a lesson to us all.

    • @Wareaglegirl9960
      @Wareaglegirl9960 3 роки тому +7

      Amen!

    • @AsiaticWorldTv
      @AsiaticWorldTv 3 роки тому +5

      That’s deep, that you say that!

    • @touchdownsallday4263
      @touchdownsallday4263 3 роки тому +4

      Airborne!!!!

    • @dreyrincon
      @dreyrincon 3 роки тому +8

      I think I’ll just take his brothers word over yours. Idiot.

    • @tc1817
      @tc1817 3 роки тому +5

      @@dreyrincon yep. It's a shame. JIMBO is trying to be philosophical, but he's a moron.

  • @juanitomusic2282
    @juanitomusic2282 3 роки тому +2

    I want to live my life like him he is my inspiration I’m a O lineman that nobody believes in but I know I can make it one day I know I will make my mom proud just how he did

  • @slugmaster64
    @slugmaster64 3 роки тому

    Guys, every single one of us can cry while watching this...and we’re all better men because of it.

  • @twenty-fivethirty-six3946
    @twenty-fivethirty-six3946 4 роки тому +144

    Just watched the movie "Greater" the story of Brandon Burlsworth. His life is a testament to doing right out of a desire to do right.

  • @mikewoodson6930
    @mikewoodson6930 4 роки тому +56

    One hell of a football player. Wasn’t given anything, ever. He earned it.
    RIP

  • @matthewmusselwhite591
    @matthewmusselwhite591 2 роки тому +1

    Terribly sad.. It’s great to see he lives on with his walk on trophy 🏆

  • @harpoon_bakery162
    @harpoon_bakery162 4 роки тому +123

    could have been one of the best offensive linemen the Colts would have ever seen, and they needed him for Peyton Manning badly, but it wasn't meant to be. I remember thinking we got a steal in the draft. I was very excited. When the news broke, it broke my heart for him, his family, and most importantly his mama who he was picking up to go to church with her.

  • @erinikeuchi6447
    @erinikeuchi6447 3 роки тому +241

    Living far from the states I’ve never heard of Brandon. Now I will never forget his name. Rest In Peace brother

    • @brownjatt21
      @brownjatt21 3 роки тому +3

      Watch the movie Greater on Netflix about him.

    • @trollinggodd8429
      @trollinggodd8429 3 роки тому

      Forgot his name as soon as they mentioned he was a useless athlete.
      They only care about themselves.
      Useless humans

    • @angelzgalaxy4975
      @angelzgalaxy4975 3 роки тому +1

      @@trollinggodd8429 try better

    • @whitechoklytchip140
      @whitechoklytchip140 3 роки тому

      Living inside the states I've never heard of Brandon. Now I will forget his name. Rest in Pieces fatman

    • @trollinggodd8429
      @trollinggodd8429 3 роки тому

      @@angelzgalaxy4975 try better for what?
      I'm alive, he isn't.
      I tried harder than him hahahahaha

  • @Karamel0719
    @Karamel0719 3 роки тому +5

    Woooooooowwwww, what a tremendous story! It's so sad that after all of Brandon's hard work and dedication he never got to fulfill his ultimate dream of playing in the NFL.

  • @kevinherd3437
    @kevinherd3437 3 роки тому +2

    I can't believe I missed this story, I don't know how anyone could not be moved to tears.

  • @DMV831
    @DMV831 4 роки тому +496

    Yo this is sad af R.I.P to this man right here no 🧢

    • @bigd1755
      @bigd1755 4 роки тому +3

      Daniel Martinez it’s 🚫🧢 dumbass

    • @LaggyMcstutters
      @LaggyMcstutters 4 роки тому +36

      Big D the whole saying is stupid anyway.

    • @robertsalinas2883
      @robertsalinas2883 4 роки тому +2

      🚫🧢 dog

    • @DMV831
      @DMV831 4 роки тому +6

      Big D but you understood what I was saying so stfu 🤣🤣 “ no 🧢” ohh look I did it again..

    • @ch1ll752
      @ch1ll752 4 роки тому +4

      Big D calm down there KeyBoard Warrior

  • @The-Dom
    @The-Dom 4 роки тому +46

    The Good Lord needed a man like that more than we did. R.I.P.

  • @catherined6960
    @catherined6960 3 роки тому +3

    This is just so sad. Only the good die young..... God must have needed him and also known how his legacy would continue far past his death.

  • @willanthony167
    @willanthony167 3 роки тому +3

    I swear I watch this 20 times and now I watch it just for the brothers smile it is infectious.

  • @Treymoneyyy
    @Treymoneyyy 3 роки тому +49

    Can we appreciate how good of a brother he is.🥺

  • @stoneclifton4017
    @stoneclifton4017 4 роки тому +272

    I love college football

    • @danielsmith2785
      @danielsmith2785 4 роки тому

      Facts

    • @tonya3912
      @tonya3912 4 роки тому +1

      I would love it, but the ncaa is the most corrupt business in the world‼️

    • @KKERMlT
      @KKERMlT 4 роки тому

      @@tonya3912 Sadly true. I still love it tho.

    • @briansanchez9663
      @briansanchez9663 4 роки тому +1

      My dream is to play college football, I don’t really care about the nfl , I just love college football

    • @yourfavoritemexicanperson9840
      @yourfavoritemexicanperson9840 4 роки тому

      Harrison Stacy war eagle

  • @MRUHY
    @MRUHY 3 роки тому

    Definitely hit me in the feels. Heart sank into my stomach. Prayers to his friends and family, his memory continues to live within all he has inspired and continues to inspire.

  • @johnlarocco3348
    @johnlarocco3348 3 роки тому +3

    Now your making me cry about Football. Thank you for this and God Bless the family for there tremendous effort to award others every year in spite of this tragedy.

  • @matthewjackson13
    @matthewjackson13 4 роки тому +61

    'Of a walk on, who lives on'
    That got me

  • @s8ba
    @s8ba 4 роки тому +122

    R.I.P It really seems very unfair this man was a doer, that determination is rare now

  • @user-uj3by6pi1f
    @user-uj3by6pi1f 6 місяців тому +1

    What an incredible young man! His legacy lives on!

  • @beyunkapeacher8774
    @beyunkapeacher8774 2 роки тому +2

    This is so heartbreaking.... Days b4 he signed to take care of his mama the movie made that clear. I'm super sad his story ended so early

  • @RySenkari
    @RySenkari 4 роки тому +65

    He would have started for the Colts. We already had an insane offensive line in the 2000s, adding Burlsworth would have made Manning absolutely untouchable, and Edgerrin James wouldn't have gotten hurt so much. We could have won more than just one Super Bowl.

    • @muthafluffindemon747
      @muthafluffindemon747 4 роки тому +8

      If burlsworth actually got to play in the NFL he probably would have been one of the greatest of all time.. I read up on his story and I'm going to that college currently.. and his work ethic was absolutely insane..

    • @gamesforfun3680
      @gamesforfun3680 4 роки тому +1

      What's the odds that his story and how he kept himself got him a blocking job for one of the best QBs in nfl history

    • @kcjarembek
      @kcjarembek 4 роки тому

      Wouldnt have mattered, Brady had arrived......story over

    • @SM-ys8lw
      @SM-ys8lw 3 роки тому

      @@kcjarembek manning is a better, brady is greater.