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)
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.
@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.
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.
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 😔
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.
@@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.
@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.
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.
@@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!
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
* 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
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
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
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.
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....
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
@@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
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.”
He made it to heaven. Our perspective can only find the good in that except that his legacy as a result got his life story told and there are plenty of people who need God and understanding that there is more to our life HERE than meets the eye. This movie should be in churches. The NFL is not a bad dream but there are better dreams to chase and Brandon’s life reflects that.
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"
“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_
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.
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
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
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
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.
Football in harrison revolves around this man. Camps, awards, and the film room is dedicated to him, streets named after him, e.t.c. Truly inspires athletes in harrison even today
@@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.
@@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
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.
Thanks my man! We sure love our football down here. On my university's football team there is a guy from new zealand who just received a full scholarship to Washington State University. In the end if you have the skill, you'll likely make it if recruiters see you. We lost to UCLA but had a lead of 49 to 17 and then lost 67 to 63. Last week we beat oregon state 54 53 with a last second touchdown. It was great.
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.
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
I had a few classes with him at UA. Remembering the day he passed they were getting their bowl rings, and he skipped the ceremony to take his mom to church. The next morning the cheerleaders left a sign on the front of the Broyles Center, and there was a cloud over that campus for a while. As good of a player as he was, he was an even better person. If you haven't seen "Greater", highly suggest watching it
I first heard of Brandon in a book I picked up at a second hand store. And I sat for hours and finished the whole book in one night. Such an insperational story. I have a son playing high school football and made him read the book to inspire him. If Brandon got his chance he would have been a fall of famer.
I don’t know why I am so drawn to these type of stories. I’m a sobbing mess right now. G-d bless his family and all those who loved him. What an amazing ongoing tribute to his accomplishments!
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.
His work ethic is something you don't see in too many guys now. Wish none of this happened, he would've been a great football player and an even better father. Rest In Paradise Brandon.
In an age where too many youth expect everything be given to them without effort on their part this story is amazing. I sit here crying my eyes out. Wishing my middle aged body could have taken his place in that truck...on that road...on that day. Please, everyone, live each day as if it is your last. Tell those you love how you feel about them. Be that person who makes everyone around them better for having known you. Live life with Honor, Courage, Love & Purpose. RIP, Mr Burlsworth You will be missed. Peace Out
I’m from the same area this guy was. I still live here. I’m younger than him, but I remember when all this was going on. I remember when the wreck happened. We was going to Fayetteville to see some family and went by the exact spot where it happened just a couple days after the wreck. Such a terrible deal. We all watched the movie greater. If you haven’t seen it, watch it. It’s good.
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.
Sad story. Sometimes it happens that way. He had that quiet low-key determination; you could tell his teammates and coaches liked him. The glasses made him look like he was ROTC, just added to his burnished image as a quiet all-around good person..
@ 5:45 Hunter Renfrow was a Clemson wide receiver with great hands who help Clemson go 15-0 and beat Alabama in the National Championship game in 2019. I did not know he had won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2018. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2019.
This is the first time I've ever heard of him. That's amazing. He was a walk-on in Arkansas, made the team and even made it to the NFL. That's proof that determination and hard work can get you anywhere.
Bryon Letterman not only that, but walking the narrow path.. he believed in Jesus as far as I can recall and was committed to keeping in line with His way of life.. from any source I’ve heard.. his character stood out to everyone and set him apart from the crowd. We can all learn a great deal from that mans life. It seems one of the most valuable things he did was truly follow the golden rule.. incredible how profound.. and how simple..
@@jamesh2711 Steroids? Really? If you had half a clue as to how hard he had to work to get where he did you wouldn't throw around accusations like that.
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. 🙏🏻❤️
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.
The movie will have you in tears. I love it...its the movie that will encourage anyone that don't think they have a chance to make it in any sports that you can do anything you set your mind on
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.
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..
At the University of Arkansas stadium, there is a section dedicated to him, and it's for kids going to their first game
Insert Opinion for real??
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)
Insert Opinion that’s awesome man. I didn’t know that.
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
Lol. Not true
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.
No kidding. That should’ve been in there for sure.
He was a academic all-american all four years he was at Arkansas.
@@heatherphillips5983 I had completely forgotten that, but that’s absolutely true.
@@anthonygorga1482 you should watch the movie it’s on Hulu or Netflix
@@vandieselcuuuz will do! Thanks for the tip.
They kept Brandon’s locker encased in glass as a memorial for him.
@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.
@@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
@@markyoung5761 - I appreciate the concern
I'm fine. I cannot complain.
Great story & movie. Made tears come to eyes full force.
@@danoneall4013 if I'm honest I was near there myself lol
@@danoneall4013 You can also pass out from coughing.
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.
Hey man, no one can know everything. No shame in that. You know about him now, at least
Had no idea either. Just watched greater myself.
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 😔
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.
Same. Just watched it and found this
Never heard of Burlsworth, hit me hard, such a loss, such an inspiration. God bless his family.
Watch the movie Greater. It's about his life and the actor who played him did an incredible job.
@@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.
I live in Arkansas grew up watching him
@@dawnc5797 thank you ... This movie is really good..
Watch the movie Greater
“He was soft..” 2 seconds later shows a highlight of him flatbacking someone
Wyatt Walton right? Looked like he was serving pancakes to me 🤷♂️
Key word, "was."
@@johneldridge8678 not really, if they was to insinuate him being soft they should of not show that clip.
@@ShatteredHawk
Right. I'm just pointing out that he "was" soft, when he was younger.
Pancaking someone is the term
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!!!
@Mike Keller the argument could be that he’s fulfilled the most he could, and was given salvation at a okey point of worthiness
@@Windows98. nah
@Mike Keller free will. God doesn't control that tho. Free will choices.
@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.
@dylan bowes did you make that up or get it somewhere. that's great
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.
No one:
UA-cam recommended: "you wanna become emotionally attached to football and cry like a baby??"
Men dont cry
@@cerberus8462 if you honestly think that that's just not correct
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.
Just did
@@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!
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
Sampson L-Mill ON WISCONSIN
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
@@austincox6426 I remember that. I'm a Vol fan and that fumble paved the way to a Championship year for us.
* 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
@@austincox6426 I know. 98 has been a curse now for us. :(
"The walk on who lives on...." It hit me hard when I heard that
not as hard as the semi though
bruh ur going to hell
RIcky Rick why
@Ricky Rick fuckin savage. God daaaaamn
This man would have been protecting Peyton Manning for over a decade.
Heartbreaking.
Wow I ain’t even think bout that
And he would be best friends I bet
And next to Jeff Saturday
Matt Davis Maybe
Just imagine an offensive line with him and Q Nelson..
watch the movie "greater" .. shows the story pretty well
Trae & Tee it’s an amazing and emotional movie
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
It’s a great movie, definitely underrated in sports movie franchises
Yes! That movie really made me cry man
One of my favorite movies
i live in arkansas, and to this day there’s still posters about him at my school
Never been there going to see movie tonight can u video a pic of the school pics on here?
My heart aches at the tremendous loss and for how many folks he’s inspired.
They still say his name at the games, “Doing it, The Burlsway!” And has his own charity
A true athlete who did it the hard way...may his legacy live forever!!!
Same
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
Velix I’m from Harrison too!
IM NOT BUT WOW WHAT A SMALL WORLD
Great example of arkansas worth ethic bo
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
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.
It just goes to show you that you can do anything you put your mind to.
This is truly inspirational. Rest in paradise Brandon.
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.
@@happyperv8319 well you never knew till you try
Not if you die after crashing in a Subaru.
@@happyperv8319 ever heard of fullbacks?
I’d love for just one person who did a thumbs down to explain why. I’m serious. This is a tremendous story.
Because it’s not long enough😢
👴
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.
Because you're gay
They thought it said “dis i like”.
Burlsworth has inspired me and millions of others, thank you.
Lol.. It inspired you to watch Pornhub.. You're not going to do Shit... Haaa
ace q fucking asshole
@@2311ification lmao
Theirs 800k veiws
@@2311ification nice projection.
Me: What the hell's a walk on?
*6 minutes later*
Me; *choking back tears*
😅
What is a walk on
Watch the movie about him called greater one of the most emotional movie I ever seen
Na
@@Coda_Shorts Someone who is not on scholarship, in a University's sports team.
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....
Bryan R. No doubt
Jim Fritz yes indeed
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
This guy had the motor and motivation. This guy would've been a beast of a lineman.
@@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
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.”
He probably would’ve won a ring with the colts with peyton
dayv14n definitely, he would have 👍
He made it to heaven. Our perspective can only find the good in that except that his legacy as a result got his life story told and there are plenty of people who need God and understanding that there is more to our life HERE than meets the eye. This movie should be in churches. The NFL is not a bad dream but there are better dreams to chase and Brandon’s life reflects that.
This should've been a damn 30 for 30
Right? Seems like a hugely missed opportunity
At least there was a movie made about him. Greater. It is pretty much the same as what was shown in this video.
It was.
It should be a movie
@@orvillemeadows9923 it was
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"
That’s my cousin. Rest easy Brandon. We miss you🙏🏼
Malachi Gale sorry for your loss. He seemed like an amazing person
Sorry for your loss, man.
Proof
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😂
@@patmoore551 Pat, sometimes the best swimmers drown and the trash washes up. "Goofy" washed-up after the garbage..
The people who disliked this video had too many tears from the eyes they couldn't see the other thumbs up button...
Lol
I have no clue how you dislike this video
"Everybody in some aspect of their life thinks they are the walk-on" That is very true
This film more than most deserved a big thumbs up!! Inspirational and well acted by a great cast.
Glad Hunter Renfrow from Clemson won this prestigious award in 2018. He’s a Christian gentleman also.
I walked on to my college football team, this story inspired me to do so, I may even start next year🤞🏼
Goodluck hope your dreams come true.
What team?
@Jonathan Chiarkas thats good lmao
be sure to go to the ring ceremony
@Jonathan Chiarkas no Kansas 😂😂😂
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.
I was wondering why they weren’t showing him then I realized...😢
“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_
Charles Davis what
Charles Davis when you die... guess what you cease being conscious
Well there is a reason its a heartbreaking story.
When they say was 10 times in one sentence thats when you know.
Me: chilling in bed
UA-cam: let’s make him cry
Lol
Lmao! For real thow
Exactly -argh.
Samee
ong🥲
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.
❤💯
Great movie. I'd watch it again
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
Semper Fi Marine
When did you win it?
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
"Everybody in some aspect of their life thinks they are the walk-on" That is very true
I'm a grown man and I cried 💔😭😢
Geaux Tigers1991 Same 🙋🏽♂️
Grown men can cry, too. ❤
So, everyone cries
Took about all I had to not
Pussy
The glasses made him look badass, like in a Michael Douglass "Falling Down" way.
Kurt Rambis of the Lakers wore the same glasses.
He always reminds me of the Hanson brothers.
Made me think of Charlie Sheens baseball pitcher "wild thing".
@cyoungrun1 a 6'3 280lb wall of muscle nerd. I don't think he cared.
@cyoungrun1 No, you care how you look.
"Every year I get to hear Brandons story over and over again" .. right in the feels... :(
Man ran a 4.88. Damn he was moving
As a lineman too
My friend played linebacker at Illinois .6’5” ran a 4.6 40.
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.
@A Half Assed Username fastest ol in this years draft was 4.89. it's incredible his speed and ability especially for his era.
@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
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.
Me too.
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
@@hotpepper5125 you are an idiot
What are you ten
Living far from the states I’ve never heard of Brandon. Now I will never forget his name. Rest In Peace brother
Watch the movie Greater on Netflix about him.
Forgot his name as soon as they mentioned he was a useless athlete.
They only care about themselves.
Useless humans
@@trollinggodd8429 try better
@@angelzgalaxy4975 try better for what?
I'm alive, he isn't.
I tried harder than him hahahahaha
@@trollinggodd8429 L trolling
My man is living in heaven ❤️
04:05 I knew as soon as they started to say Burlsworth was driving....
Me 2 :(
Me 2 :(
Me 2 :(
Good job on that. Next week we get the Where's Waldo books out.
@@ironmiron08 ?
" Greater " is a good movie about Brandon . Highly recommend
tim allen Phenomenal movie
I came to this video after watching that movie.
Got me crying man what a movie
yes beautiful story and inspiring!
Very good movie. Surprised it didn't do better at the box office.
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
I love how the team gets so hyped when someone gets a scholarship it really shows it’s just more than a game
His life is true testimony of being a faith walker. His story is incredibly beautiful and inspiring.
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.
One hell of a football player. Wasn’t given anything, ever. He earned it.
RIP
Can we appreciate how good of a brother he is.🥺
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
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
Charlie Graney They probably disliked it because it’s tragic. Not because they don’t like the story.
Obviously 447 feminists that voted Hillary.
rayism 24b nice job having to put politics in everything
@@idk-nw5ym Blame the MSM's influence last 3 years
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.
Football in harrison revolves around this man. Camps, awards, and the film room is dedicated to him, streets named after him, e.t.c. Truly inspires athletes in harrison even today
He worked so hard just to get his life taken away 😭😭. So sad 😞
Cant blame God for that if it wasnt for God you wouldn't be alive i feel sorry for you
@DrinkwithaMexican no need to be disrespectful
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.
DrinkwithaMexican imagine
@@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.
I watched his biopic Greater. Amazing movie. I’m not a sports guy but people like Brandon Bulsworth are inspiring!
I just love how The Older Brother wear's "Brandon's Glasses" on his lapel of his coat.....
Real talk though, just the face with the glasses, he looks like he belongs in a Vietnam war documentary.
dead honest i thought it was about to say he was a veteran who walked on
@@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
The draft took innocent children and turned them into traumatized, hard nosed individuals.
@@phillipg1331 That is an incredible generalization. In some cases accurate, in many not.
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.
From an American Football Fan here in the UK a truly sad and inspirational story.
ken spedding 🙏🏼
Respect bless you, all the best for your football team for the season 👍👍💪
ken spedding god bless you
Thanks my man! We sure love our football down here. On my university's football team there is a guy from new zealand who just received a full scholarship to Washington State University. In the end if you have the skill, you'll likely make it if recruiters see you. We lost to UCLA but had a lead of 49 to 17 and then lost 67 to 63. Last week we beat oregon state 54 53 with a last second touchdown. It was great.
Jason Weber I actually enjoy the college games more than the NFL.
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.
""It was not fair-He never got to play."" His life was never about playing. It was a lesson to us all.
Amen!
That’s deep, that you say that!
Airborne!!!!
I think I’ll just take his brothers word over yours. Idiot.
@@dreyrincon yep. It's a shame. JIMBO is trying to be philosophical, but he's a moron.
This is so heartbreaking. Rest in Peace Brandon. Fly with the Angels.
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
"He didnt play much"
Plays flawless pancake first highlight video
Now he's on scholarship in heaven. Such a great story so inspirational.
Lol if I make it into heaven it will surely be as a walk-on
How very true....🕊
@@shanksmcnasty6650 lmao
I had a few classes with him at UA. Remembering the day he passed they were getting their bowl rings, and he skipped the ceremony to take his mom to church. The next morning the cheerleaders left a sign on the front of the Broyles Center, and there was a cloud over that campus for a while. As good of a player as he was, he was an even better person. If you haven't seen "Greater", highly suggest watching it
He’s a true Razorback legend, and is an inspiration to the whole state. His name will never be forgotten here..
Woo Pig Sooie
I first heard of Brandon in a book I picked up at a second hand store. And I sat for hours and finished the whole book in one night. Such an insperational story. I have a son playing high school football and made him read the book to inspire him. If Brandon got his chance he would have been a fall of famer.
What’s the book?
Book name?😊
I don’t know why I am so drawn to these type of stories. I’m a sobbing mess right now. G-d bless his family and all those who loved him. What an amazing ongoing tribute to his accomplishments!
Kim Altman
Me too.
I love college football
Facts
I would love it, but the ncaa is the most corrupt business in the world‼️
@@tonya3912 Sadly true. I still love it tho.
My dream is to play college football, I don’t really care about the nfl , I just love college football
Harrison Stacy war eagle
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
The Good Lord needed a man like that more than we did. R.I.P.
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.
His work ethic is something you don't see in too many guys now. Wish none of this happened, he would've been a great football player and an even better father. Rest In Paradise Brandon.
alec cornwell determination would be a more appropriate word, almost every nfl/college player works their ass off to be great.
Hunter Renfrow couldn't be a better representation of everything that award means.
Don’t have to have the work ethic when your 6’6 and 250+lbs. Just comes to you.
PRIME defiantly not true at all.. doesn’t matter hot big or tall you are you still have to work hard to get the results you want.
Wtf are you talking about?? Lmao plenty of guys have this work ethic.
6:05 love the traces of mullet in the back. When you dont have much, you don't ever want to cut it!
In an age where too many youth expect everything be given to them without effort on their part this story is amazing. I sit here crying my eyes out. Wishing my middle aged body could have taken his place in that truck...on that road...on that day.
Please, everyone, live each day as if it is your last. Tell those you love how you feel about them. Be that person who makes everyone around them better for having known you. Live life with Honor, Courage, Love & Purpose.
RIP, Mr Burlsworth
You will be missed.
Peace Out
Thank you 😊. I try everyday.
highonimmi well said. I teared up reading your post.
Sissy
I’m from the same area this guy was. I still live here. I’m younger than him, but I remember when all this was going on. I remember when the wreck happened. We was going to Fayetteville to see some family and went by the exact spot where it happened just a couple days after the wreck. Such a terrible deal. We all watched the movie greater. If you haven’t seen it, watch it. It’s good.
This guy inspires me to do great things even when they seem impossible because of genetics or just a late start.
I will always look up to this man
Walk on isn't an insult. It's an amazing accomplishment. My grandpa was a walk on at Mississippi State after WW2
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.
This man was a huge inspiration, and I wish the best for his family's rip
Sad story. Sometimes it happens that way. He had that quiet low-key determination; you could tell his teammates and coaches liked him. The glasses made him look like he was ROTC, just added to his burnished image as a quiet all-around good person..
Makes you take a moment and appreciate everything you have, you never know if it's gone tomorrow.
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”
@ 5:45 Hunter Renfrow was a Clemson wide receiver with great hands who help Clemson go 15-0 and beat Alabama in the National Championship game in 2019. I did not know he had won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2018. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2019.
Baker Mayfield was a walk on at tech and OU, both are insane
Sooo much false info
@@no1prostuntman the video?
Yo this is sad af R.I.P to this man right here no 🧢
Daniel Martinez it’s 🚫🧢 dumbass
Big D the whole saying is stupid anyway.
🚫🧢 dog
Big D but you understood what I was saying so stfu 🤣🤣 “ no 🧢” ohh look I did it again..
Big D calm down there KeyBoard Warrior
Legendary College football player
He looks like Drew Carey on the needle.
His Story made me Cry. Greatest 2016 must watch
I'm not crying you are... Amazing Story
He also had an extremely high GPA, an All-Academic athlete.
'Of a walk on, who lives on'
That got me
Yes! He’s gained the respect of his coaching staff and his team mates. Never give up! Never!
This is the first time I've ever heard of him. That's amazing. He was a walk-on in Arkansas, made the team and even made it to the NFL. That's proof that determination and hard work can get you anywhere.
Bryon Letterman not only that, but walking the narrow path.. he believed in Jesus as far as I can recall and was committed to keeping in line with His way of life.. from any source I’ve heard.. his character stood out to everyone and set him apart from the crowd. We can all learn a great deal from that mans life. It seems one of the most valuable things he did was truly follow the golden rule.. incredible how profound.. and how simple..
Hey dude you should really watch the movie Greater its about his story and goes into good detail.
I'm sure steroids played their part too.
There’s a movie about him
@@jamesh2711 Steroids? Really? If you had half a clue as to how hard he had to work to get where he did you wouldn't throw around accusations like that.
This is truly inspirational. Rest in paradise Brandon.
Heartbreaking. Went and gave my daughter a hug after this...
me: crying
the guy at the end: "EVERYONE THANK YOU FOR WATCHING"
Absolutely one of the most amazing stories I’ve ever seen. This country needs more people like Brandon Burlsworth. Go rest high on that mountain.
Respect to a champion
Respect BROTHER very sad story 😢
R.I.P It really seems very unfair this man was a doer, that determination is rare now
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. 🙏🏻❤️
That little voice said to be careful.
I clicked. I cried.
"It wasn't fair."
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.
The movie will have you in tears. I love it...its the movie that will encourage anyone that don't think they have a chance to make it in any sports that you can do anything you set your mind on
I have watched the movie about his short life many times on Netflix - “Greater”. It is mostly about his faith in God. Fantastic.
I very much agree. He must have been too good for this world. Touching.
It's free on UA-cam
@TRUMP2020-FOREVER Then God saved him
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.
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..
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
Wouldnt have mattered, Brady had arrived......story over
@@kcjarembek manning is a better, brady is greater.