The NFL Running Back Who Skateboards

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  • @Mmxxaamm
    @Mmxxaamm 5 років тому +2438

    This dude seems genuinely cool and chill af, props to him

    • @RByrne
      @RByrne 5 років тому +2

      Yeah for real.

    • @brownpunk1794
      @brownpunk1794 5 років тому +7

      Mos def..humble ma fucca as well..chill dude

    • @villiantwo
      @villiantwo 5 років тому +8

      for real, I don't see how this could get any dislikes. that's a real skater right there.. mad respect

    • @justion337
      @justion337 4 роки тому +5

      @@justin343wh yet he plays in the NFL so he's still better than 99% of football players.

    • @ohcaptainmycaptain9513
      @ohcaptainmycaptain9513 4 роки тому +1

      This mates the definition of cool!

  • @sb9998
    @sb9998 5 років тому +6104

    all it takes is a little ankle roll or an awkward fall to interfere with his nfl career, yet the risk is worth it to him. what a legend

    • @wrxFTWdey
      @wrxFTWdey 5 років тому +329

      to be fair he has access to physical therapists and rehab that most people don't. Living an active and fit lifestyle can also prevent injury and promote recovery. I get what you mean tho, dude seems awesome.

    • @JeremyHolmes
      @JeremyHolmes 5 років тому +100

      Yeah I was thinking about this. Can't tell if it's brave or stupid but there is no question that this dude embodies the best that skateboarding has to offer. I hope his path stays clear.

    • @mrcool76789
      @mrcool76789 5 років тому +97

      he can just as easily get injured playing football too, if he loves both let him go nuts

    • @sb9998
      @sb9998 5 років тому +35

      Ernway edeth true true but which sport pays him millions of dollars? 😝

    • @GrandSpiral
      @GrandSpiral 5 років тому +33

      don't be negative bro wish this man all the luck ever

  • @kekelovesskonkas
    @kekelovesskonkas 4 роки тому +570

    4:02
    “He don’t know about the little scratches I get”
    *shows him sacking it* lol

    • @bigpapa9412
      @bigpapa9412 4 роки тому +17

      Could be wearing his football nut-cup too tho LoL😉😅

    • @Drew2ub
      @Drew2ub 4 роки тому +1

      @@bigpapa9412 almost no offensive players wear cups let alone skill guys. Dumb I know, but they can be alil restricting

    • @bigpapa9412
      @bigpapa9412 4 роки тому

      @@Drew2ub I wouldn't even know really - I'm an exclusive wood pusher...not a ball chaser. Thought it was an educated guess, I guess LoL

  • @aleclikespie19
    @aleclikespie19 5 років тому +5551

    Aight Berrics. This one’s a banger.

    • @diaspo
      @diaspo 5 років тому +43

      Get him on the Nine Club

    • @Rockness724
      @Rockness724 5 років тому +3

      LEGIT Banger!

    • @Hawk-q9d
      @Hawk-q9d 5 років тому +2

      John Kelly - Bangin!

    • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
      @IDiggPattyMayonnaise 5 років тому +8

      It took a few tries but they got one right. Respect

    • @chescarino
      @chescarino 5 років тому +1

      no more likes now!

  • @samchuchic
    @samchuchic 5 років тому +676

    This is just gorgeous. His words on skateboarding and how it molded him as a young kid and taught him so many life lessons throughout his adolescence is so beautifully said. This is beyond inspiring. It’s so crazy how my love for skateboarding hasn’t ever dwindled even a little bit, I’m 32 years old and after 20+ years on a board, I still find myself skating 2-3 days a week with my ridiculously busy schedule. It’s a necessity and blessing for me daily. The day will come when I’ll be too old to throw myself down a gap or stairs, but I’ll be damned if I won’t be bombing hills or thrashing bowls till I’m 60-70. Lord willing. Xoxoxo to skateboarding; till death do us part...

    • @drewthapanda8168
      @drewthapanda8168 5 років тому +13

      @niggaplease47 lmfao you're a foo.

    • @CeaserStClare
      @CeaserStClare 5 років тому

      Well said!

    • @CeaserStClare
      @CeaserStClare 5 років тому +7

      I felt your emotions in this... you have a poetic and creative mind my friend

    • @ghetto29fab6
      @ghetto29fab6 5 років тому +4

      same im 34 and still bmx. Its just a passion.

    • @austinjefferys4267
      @austinjefferys4267 5 років тому +4

      This legit almost made me cry haha

  • @michaelschwartz812
    @michaelschwartz812 4 роки тому +254

    So humble, happy, and egoless what a great person to have in our lives.

  • @thembadgers
    @thembadgers 5 років тому +237

    This guy is an insane athlete. Surprised no one's mentioned this yet

    • @loveandnapalm
      @loveandnapalm 4 роки тому +5

      His vert at the combine was 35" so not outrageous but pretty good for a compact dude. If he had actually popped and caught that kickflip as high as he jumped it would have been really impressive.

    • @boshamburger123
      @boshamburger123 4 роки тому +5

      Tee Jay dude 35 inches is still really insane for someone built like he is. People are too used to seeing wide receivers with insane 40 inch verts as well NBA players.

  • @HBOIchip
    @HBOIchip 5 років тому +1155

    My HS football coach told me to stop skating so I quit...Football

    • @lvtinoheat920
      @lvtinoheat920 5 років тому +32

      Chip Baumberger good man

    • @davidwasneverthere8149
      @davidwasneverthere8149 5 років тому +5

      How unfortunate

    • @stacylocke46
      @stacylocke46 4 роки тому +12

      Chip Baumberger same biggest mistake of my life but I’m 100x better than this guy at skating so maybe I should reconsider.. Ahhhh, so lost

    • @USMCLP
      @USMCLP 4 роки тому +39

      Well on the bright side you saved yourself from a lot more brain damage.

    • @offbrandbret5868
      @offbrandbret5868 4 роки тому +29

      @@stacylocke46 100x better? IDK if Nyjah is 100x better than him lol.

  • @jakobfurness9254
    @jakobfurness9254 5 років тому +316

    i was a goalie for 3 years in high school and one day my coach told me i needed to stop skating and focus on goalkeeping. i never showed up for another practice after that

    • @guybartlett9587
      @guybartlett9587 4 роки тому +8

      Good move

    • @jacksonwalsh6900
      @jacksonwalsh6900 4 роки тому +61

      But ur profile pic is still a goalkeeper

    • @jorgeo1492
      @jorgeo1492 4 роки тому +48

      @@jacksonwalsh6900 he secretly wishes he still is a goalie. Now he has to live with being a pro skater....

    • @MIstaGriffy
      @MIstaGriffy 4 роки тому

      Jorge O 😂

    • @Brian-tl7nl
      @Brian-tl7nl 4 роки тому +2

      Respect

  • @glennanderson4554
    @glennanderson4554 5 років тому +1288

    skating helps his football. No one has better control of their feet than a skater.

    • @blacctilly2246
      @blacctilly2246 5 років тому +114

      Martial artists.

    •  5 років тому +79

      A gymnast.

    • @nick-qm4xz
      @nick-qm4xz 5 років тому +332

      A fortnite gamer

    • @davescott6455
      @davescott6455 5 років тому +107

      Soccer players

    • @abirdie8530
      @abirdie8530 5 років тому +79

      Dance mfDance Revolution

  • @ACVRG1
    @ACVRG1 5 років тому +33

    Couldn’t help but smile through this whole video. This guy is awesome.

  • @Itsa_Mea
    @Itsa_Mea 4 роки тому +1539

    You're not a football player than can skate, you're a skater that plays football.

    • @idontdeserveaname1152
      @idontdeserveaname1152 4 роки тому +77

      Itsa Mea Not what the paychecks saying

    • @joshyboi2448
      @joshyboi2448 4 роки тому +6

      no not really lmao😭

    • @vincestone5465
      @vincestone5465 4 роки тому

      😂😂

    • @ArJayDM
      @ArJayDM 4 роки тому +15

      @@idontdeserveaname1152 well, he was a skater before he played football. He said himself, football is stressful, skating is a stress reliever.
      Sorry, that your small brain only sees money. If you think someone's job defines who they are, then you're actually braindead. But you've already proven to be braindead.

    • @idontdeserveaname1152
      @idontdeserveaname1152 4 роки тому +8

      arj. First of all you took my comment way to serious lmao. Secondly if you were to like drawing but you went to the NBA does the world see you as a artist or a basketball player you dumb fuck

  • @webbagency830
    @webbagency830 5 років тому +102

    not just a skater, he's damn good at it too! props homie, my new favorite NFL player fa sho

  • @Techno_Gecko
    @Techno_Gecko 4 роки тому +122

    He doesn't just skate, he skates really well lol

  • @mitch3384
    @mitch3384 4 роки тому +117

    Love how the music makes it seem like he was skating with a major disability.. his only disadvantage is tripping on all that muscle.

    • @jlee5490
      @jlee5490 4 роки тому +4

      Lol dude is yoked

    • @420nskate4
      @420nskate4 4 роки тому +1

      if anything the muscle is protection lol id rather fall on solid strong muscle than weak flabby fat

    • @johnschneider49
      @johnschneider49 3 роки тому

      I'm dead 💀

  • @LongshotLennox
    @LongshotLennox 5 років тому +129

    This is hella dope! Shout outs to John Kelly, you're dope man!

  • @MrEazyE357
    @MrEazyE357 4 роки тому +1429

    "Skating's definitely harder." Hear that? Glad skateboarding is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves.

    • @proz33builds
      @proz33builds 4 роки тому +4

      ✊🏽

    • @slipknotflippinrocks
      @slipknotflippinrocks 4 роки тому +10

      Facts I couldn’t walk for two months cause this crazy shit happened and I got on the board after and could barely kickfilp

    • @C_O_N_C_E_P_T
      @C_O_N_C_E_P_T 4 роки тому +16

      He laughed at that because he knows that it should be common sense. No comparison.

    • @i-never-look-at-replies-lol
      @i-never-look-at-replies-lol 4 роки тому +37

      Why do you need it to get recognized? Can't you just skate without giving a shit what everyone else thinks of it?

    • @SpieroMusic
      @SpieroMusic 4 роки тому +5

      I think Jonah Hill also said Skating is harder than acting.

  • @SaintTwizzy
    @SaintTwizzy 4 роки тому +27

    Mad respect for this man, he got a true love for skating

  • @zarairsoft2604
    @zarairsoft2604 5 років тому +39

    Now this is the kinda shit I’m talking about berrics, nothing but RESPECT for John, keep pushin’

  • @kieferrex8454
    @kieferrex8454 4 роки тому +65

    I don’t even watch football but I’ll root for his team cause how much he loves to skate

  • @allegedman
    @allegedman 4 роки тому +390

    Get this man a sponsorship deal after or during his NFL career. It would be so awesome!

    • @venom5552111
      @venom5552111 4 роки тому +3

      Or both

    • @jasonllanos4680
      @jasonllanos4680 4 роки тому +12

      he’s sponsored by adidas for football so i’m sure adidas got him for skating

    • @_.lik._2172
      @_.lik._2172 4 роки тому +2

      You guys need to STFU seriously this guy has 0 fucking chance he’s trash at both sports 🤣

    • @jessejamesb
      @jessejamesb 4 роки тому +3

      I don't think he needs the help. Better to help out some AMs who actually intend to have a skate career.

    • @8029x
      @8029x 4 роки тому +9

      Lol no, just because he’s a famous NFL player doesn’t mean he deserves a sponsorship over others who are much more talented at skating hahaha dumbest idea I’ve ever heard

  • @JalenJaguar
    @JalenJaguar 5 років тому +114

    Versatility and diversity! Skateboarding is a universal art form 🙏🏽

  • @eNyaaaw
    @eNyaaaw 4 роки тому +35

    The feeling you get when you land something on a skateboard for the first time or do something nuts and all your boys / spectators do the OOOOOOOHHHH. Its one of the best feelings ever and those memories can last a lifetime. Its probably hard for a person who has never skated to appreciate the feeling. Skating is different.

  • @chrxme
    @chrxme 4 роки тому +14

    He seems like a genuinely good person, I like energy

  • @jameswoll
    @jameswoll 5 років тому +40

    Hell yeah, keep pushing! Sweet video. I loved seeing him so stoked to be there.

  • @gavinsuankum8143
    @gavinsuankum8143 5 років тому +14

    Weird living a split life between football/skating but I really thank this man for making me feel confident enough to live in the middle of both lifestyles

  • @jc1424
    @jc1424 4 роки тому +54

    I wanna play as John Kelly in a Tony Hawk game, man.

  • @masong.7373
    @masong.7373 5 років тому +23

    Never really a huge football fan, but the Rams is my favorite team now

  • @GatCat
    @GatCat 4 роки тому +150

    The average person has NO CLUE just how difficult it is to play in the NFL or to skate. At this level...this is incredibly impressive. Almost on the level of Bo Jackson, I said almost, don’t freak out.

    • @ebitdareadthebook1535
      @ebitdareadthebook1535 4 роки тому +3

      definitely not bo jackson, but quite impressive none the less

    • @j.mach1133
      @j.mach1133 4 роки тому +4

      Looks like he could be a gymnast too with those crazy flips

    • @bigpapa9412
      @bigpapa9412 4 роки тому +6

      But Bo never skated, so what does he reeeeeally know? One ball sport migration to another isn't that great a feat. This guy right here is even more of a crossover master with skateboarding and football, and decent at both. Skating just blows ball chasing outta the water period all on its own tbh

    • @ebitdareadthebook1535
      @ebitdareadthebook1535 4 роки тому +8

      @@bigpapa9412 Bo jackson was an ALL STAR in two professional sports. While this guy went pro, and is a good skater, to compare him to a 2-sport all-star is just not accurate

    • @chamisi
      @chamisi 4 роки тому +1

      @@ebitdareadthebook1535 the only man to be an All-Star in baseball and a Pro Bowler in football

  • @shawnperry2562
    @shawnperry2562 4 роки тому +22

    This dude is going to be my new favorite player I never knew that so dope

  • @internet_internet
    @internet_internet 5 років тому +25

    May God bless this man
    Such a good guy

  • @tylergraves2446
    @tylergraves2446 5 років тому +13

    Thank you for thinking of everyone back here in Detroit. We appreciate you!!!

  • @michaelinglis8516
    @michaelinglis8516 4 роки тому +5

    I've seen this before, I really respect everything this guy is doing. Staying healthy and living a positive life. I really hope he's able to continue his career and skating injury free.

  • @big-ice-doggie-tron879
    @big-ice-doggie-tron879 5 років тому +5

    That's beautiful, man. I'm not a huge football fan, but I'll definitely be rooting for you. I also appreciate your desire to bring more skating resources to the inner city. Thank you, brother!

  • @j.r.chuculate9312
    @j.r.chuculate9312 4 роки тому +13

    This brought joy to my heart and tears to my eyes..

  • @letsgo5303
    @letsgo5303 4 роки тому +96

    "Football player cant get on a board and skate, but a skater can learn a route." Sure he's been humbled a few time by his board.

    • @juancerda3188
      @juancerda3188 4 роки тому +5

      Oh without a doubt, you see him almost sack that front bs😂😂dudes probably had more injuries skating than football

    • @91son92
      @91son92 Рік тому +1

      @kixpercy nah there are people i know 10 years in and cant kickflip. I'm sure there are much more people in the comments that know a few people like that. And it's not just about the kickflip, its about the speed pop and style you doing it with.

  • @FreshOcPkFr
    @FreshOcPkFr 5 років тому +9

    Koston at the end “what!!! Damn !!!” Lol
    Motivated me and the boy to go out front and play skate

  • @ShredderBenjamin
    @ShredderBenjamin 4 роки тому +4

    One of the most wholesome videos I've ever seen... Love what you wanna love. Makes me jealous as my self-discipline is practically non-existent! Thanks for the upload!

  • @Blk_Jezuz8430
    @Blk_Jezuz8430 4 роки тому +73

    I skated here in Knoxville with John while he played at UT he's a cool laid back dude 🤘🤘

    • @Blk_Jezuz8430
      @Blk_Jezuz8430 4 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 why would I lie about something like that?!?

    • @Blk_Jezuz8430
      @Blk_Jezuz8430 4 роки тому

      You have a Carolina panther picture so I'm sure you're not from knoxville nor do you live in knoxville I'm a grown man I don't need to lie about who I've been skating with 💯 you wouldn't believe who I've skated with!

    • @f.b.i7408
      @f.b.i7408 4 роки тому

      @@Blk_Jezuz8430 who have you skated with!?

    • @Blk_Jezuz8430
      @Blk_Jezuz8430 4 роки тому

      @@f.b.i7408 I don't need to explain myself to you 💯

    • @f.b.i7408
      @f.b.i7408 4 роки тому +1

      @@Blk_Jezuz8430 yep! You lieing 💯

  • @austinkrogstie615
    @austinkrogstie615 5 років тому +44

    Proud to call this dude a Tennessee Vol! 💪💪

  • @nedisahonkey
    @nedisahonkey 5 років тому +12

    Good video. Gotta love the like/dislike ratio. The guy has a great vibe and mindset. The Rams are pretty set at running back so I hope he's able to keep his position because he seems like a good dude.

    • @GR33TINGSEARTHL1NGS
      @GR33TINGSEARTHL1NGS 5 років тому +3

      This is one of few videos on UA-cam with such a low ratio of dislikes. It warms my heart to see, even though he doesn't have the most impressive bag of tricks, everybody still has admiration for who is he and what he does. Not a single negative comment that I can see.

    • @nedisahonkey
      @nedisahonkey 5 років тому

      @@GR33TINGSEARTHL1NGS Yeah it's great, you can tell he really loves the sport and wants it grow. Even if it was a bad video I would've liked since it combines my two favorite sports but it exceeded my expectations.

  • @sectsappeal1027
    @sectsappeal1027 4 роки тому

    i dont know how im just now seeing this, i LOVE this guy. he seems so genuine and about his community, and he seems truly excited to be at the Berrics. this guy definitely earned a new fan!! major respects to how chill he is

  • @luisanaya9327
    @luisanaya9327 5 років тому +6

    this guys a real one i remember using my board til it had no tail and taking the used boards from our local skate shops trash can

  • @starlitshadows
    @starlitshadows 5 років тому +24

    This is fuckin awesome! Seems like a good dude too. Respect.

    • @smeegain3657
      @smeegain3657 5 років тому +3

      He is pretty humble, love that.

  • @itkills9251
    @itkills9251 4 роки тому +3

    Man this guy is super inspiring! Love that "keep pushing" tat too!!

  • @allenarisue7073
    @allenarisue7073 5 років тому +16

    A beautiful story. U should always do what's in ur heart.

    • @azzkiller22
      @azzkiller22 5 років тому

      Yeah, 16 year olds... Noo te crreaasss😂

  • @benhaney5843
    @benhaney5843 4 роки тому +5

    He seems like a reasonably intelligent guy so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. That said, most players contracts say they can't skate or ski or even ride motorcycles and even if that's not the case with him, I wouldn't be filming it. Still, cool video, cool guy, he rips.

  • @adamg4754
    @adamg4754 4 роки тому +3

    "Skating is something I'm never gonna give up" I love hearing/reading these words

  • @neil_b4_zod
    @neil_b4_zod 5 років тому +7

    I just became a Rams fan. Follow your passion big man.

  • @josiahthibodeaux
    @josiahthibodeaux 5 років тому +12

    I’m getting a genuine love for skating from him, that’s cool.

    • @Nnoreaga
      @Nnoreaga 4 роки тому

      @subcomandante marcos hahahahahaha

  • @Carter-uo5yp
    @Carter-uo5yp 4 роки тому +1

    I like how he doesn't do any fancy flip tricks. He's just having fun with what he has.

  • @hayden3817
    @hayden3817 4 роки тому +268

    I love how he's literally in the hardest football league the NFL and he's just like yeah skatings harder

    • @d1hunit706
      @d1hunit706 4 роки тому +7

      Michael Skyvara the rams foo

    • @krumpnoob
      @krumpnoob 4 роки тому

      Just cuz it's the top league doesn't mean its hard and its lost whatever soul it originally had so no id rather not play for these idiots

    • @hayden3817
      @hayden3817 4 роки тому +2

      @@krumpnoob o its full of lib tards who disrespect millions, but still its the NFL for a reason, its the best of the best, just like MLB or NBA or NHL

    • @ashmyblunt
      @ashmyblunt 4 роки тому +7

      That’s pretty obvious though. Doing a technical flip trick into a grind on a ledge is going to be much harder than catching a football and running with it

    • @hayden3817
      @hayden3817 4 роки тому +6

      @@ashmyblunt my guy its way more then that, especially when you're going up against other superstars who are the best in the world at stopping people from catching and running with the ball

  • @metaworldpees
    @metaworldpees 5 років тому +29

    Such an awesome video. Not big on football but I'm gonna be routing for the rams and my dude specifically.

  • @your_vicissitudes_a4606
    @your_vicissitudes_a4606 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve watched this video multiple times and it gets more relatable each time. I started skating at 9 but I was never too consistent because I played multiple other sports and I am black kid that lives in the hood in NYC. Whenever I skate Im always by myself and feel like an outcast. Skating has taught me so much that I can translate into other sports that I play like Football and Soccer.

  • @TravShred
    @TravShred 4 роки тому +61

    You run into this guy at the park. You're dead. He didn't even move.

  • @ChrisOGBeats
    @ChrisOGBeats 5 років тому +4

    Keep pushing is easily the best double entendre I've ever heard in my life; this man a damn poet too? 🧐

    • @smeegain3657
      @smeegain3657 5 років тому +2

      Pushing applies to so many things.
      Always push yourself, don't expect anyone else to do it :)
      (but be grateful if somebody does!)

  • @ricojordan4083
    @ricojordan4083 4 роки тому

    I have so much respect for this guy, and the fact that he says skating takes a lot of time and practice, everything about him seems like chill and cool dude

  • @liltwistofcaine
    @liltwistofcaine 5 років тому +14

    I grew up in love park around Stevie Williams and Matt reason. Dgk forever

  • @TG0DS
    @TG0DS 5 років тому +15

    Man I grew up in Joliet. Crazy to hear you say that. Been skating my whole life myself.

    • @james2shall549
      @james2shall549 3 роки тому

      Then why did he say it so weirdly and pronounce the S in illinois?? LOL

  • @luisurena9955
    @luisurena9955 4 роки тому

    Skating is the one thing that unites a lot of different people from different backgrounds together. It’s always been a real brotherhood

  • @icarusmgtow1556
    @icarusmgtow1556 5 років тому +90

    What an animal. Hope you get to start over Gurley one day bro 💪🏾

  • @bpeel20
    @bpeel20 5 років тому +208

    I’m a pro basketball player and I love skateboarding. Watching this video validated me somehow 💯. Skating is the hardest sport imo

    • @kevincowell5200
      @kevincowell5200 5 років тому +3

      who you play for

    • @bpeel20
      @bpeel20 5 років тому +71

      kevin cowell London Lions. Pro club out in England

    • @wmred
      @wmred 5 років тому +10

      bp22 that’s dope bro 👍🏼

    • @TroyChriest
      @TroyChriest 5 років тому +2

      bp22 Keep pushing.

    • @bpeel20
      @bpeel20 5 років тому +3

      MrMorrison appreciate it 💯

  • @nickoli9889
    @nickoli9889 5 років тому

    This story has blown up a little since I first watched this video. Down to earth dude. Hope he has a lot of success and still keeps it real

  • @quontonnoodles
    @quontonnoodles 4 роки тому +4

    This guy seems so cool. He gets the best of two worlds, too, and seems pretty damn good!

  • @buddymckay3486
    @buddymckay3486 5 років тому +4

    It just shows how many "hidden" skaters we have in society. There are plenty of "sleepers" out there who used to skate and occasionally pick up the board for a few sessions here and there.
    Many of them (including myself) watch skateboarding videos on a regular basis and can't resist the urge to pick the board up again after enough inspiration from the established skaters. You don't choose skateboarding, skateboarding chooses you!

    • @Jonathan-ih9sm
      @Jonathan-ih9sm 5 років тому +1

      I agree, i am in high school, and literally nobody knows I skate, not even my friends. I skate with people that don't go to my school. I just never really thought about mentioning it to people. Their are skaters at my school but they aren't that good, and on the last day of my senior year I have decided I'm going to do a backside flip off the 7 stair in the front of my school (I'm super consistent at them). I hope that it shakes some people up haha

  • @goodnightmediaintl
    @goodnightmediaintl 4 роки тому

    Utmost respect for this dude. Guitar playing was what made me take breaks from skating (especially shattering my wrist) but it really goes to show, once a skater, always a skater.

  • @jimakfps
    @jimakfps 5 років тому +12

    I'm a typically naive British NFL fan who doesn't know anything about the sport but last year decided the LA Rams were my team. I now have my favorite player lol! :P

    • @beet1508
      @beet1508 4 роки тому

      Out of all the teams you pick the weak ass Rams??

    • @jimakfps
      @jimakfps 4 роки тому +1

      @@beet1508 I support Watford FC in England. A team doesn't need to be good to support.

    • @michaell8002
      @michaell8002 4 роки тому

      @@jimakfps Rams are good, they are just lame. Watford is shit. You are right about that. YNWA🔴

  • @christopheradams7942
    @christopheradams7942 5 років тому +12

    You have to be the first and maybe only NFL player that can skate as good as you. Way to go man. Respect!

  • @abe051811
    @abe051811 4 роки тому +1

    Literally cried watching this. The places a board of wood and wheels can take you, endless.

  • @JackOnlinee
    @JackOnlinee 5 років тому +14

    Grew up in new lenox illinois, town over right next to joilet. this is cool af, small world.

    • @rayray87456
      @rayray87456 5 років тому

      Whats your last name jack 🤔

    • @kushedout7
      @kushedout7 5 років тому

      Im Jack from Plainfield😎

    • @JackOnlinee
      @JackOnlinee 5 років тому

      @@rayray87456 Dont have one

  • @iglooproductions
    @iglooproductions 5 років тому +8

    This guy is more of a real skater than half the guys who are only skateboarders.

    • @louiealouie
      @louiealouie 5 років тому +1

      igloo productions great point

  • @CoxBox23
    @CoxBox23 4 роки тому

    Loved watching John play while he was at Tennessee. His balance during contact was a thing of beauty. During his jr year I read that he was a skater and the incredible balance completely made sense. This video was amazing, great to see a professional athlete geek out about their hobbies from their childhood

  • @capt769
    @capt769 4 роки тому +6

    That’s crazy I’ve been to Joliet a lot, there’s definitely a lot of skaters out there.

  • @anthonygibboni2067
    @anthonygibboni2067 4 роки тому +125

    He’s gotta be the only player who SKATES like can actually land a kick flip and 5050 a rail😂😂

    • @pastaalalamborghini
      @pastaalalamborghini 4 роки тому +16

      hes a pro football player, not a pro skater. If you even skate, I bet you're a real fun time..shitting on other people having fun being decent at a sport 99% of participants don't compete in. Upload a video of you banging out the basic tricks this cat did and then go make the NFL draft.

    • @va4114
      @va4114 4 роки тому +1

      Mike Manz are you special ed or something? No one was hating on him get off UA-cam dumbass

    • @pastaalalamborghini
      @pastaalalamborghini 4 роки тому

      @@va4114 uhh yea the orig commenter was making fun of my dudes basic trick bag

    • @va4114
      @va4114 4 роки тому +3

      Mike Manz no he wasn’t, you misunderstood his comment cause that’s not what he’s saying, he’s saying other people who would claim they’re a skater wouldn’t be able to do rails or land a kick flip, but the guy in the video can actually skate he’s not just posing

    • @pastaalalamborghini
      @pastaalalamborghini 4 роки тому

      @@va4114 dude whatever. Im saying my dude in the video is killing it as a skater even tho he's a pro football player. Not to mention you're responding to a month old comment. Do you personally know the user that I responded to? Don't think so. Why are you defending this random pretty fucking sarcastic comment and giving me shit for saying the skater in the vid is a badass?

  • @carboncubss
    @carboncubss 4 роки тому

    props to this dude for living life for what he loves and not stopping, kickass John Kelly!

  • @aquariumcockpit9949
    @aquariumcockpit9949 5 років тому +21

    Obviously my favorite NFL player..🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @CamWooster
    @CamWooster 5 років тому +7

    Coaches probably hate that he does this cuz of injury risk but the footwork from skating has to help in football

    • @JennHayden
      @JennHayden 5 років тому +1

      yeah, but the frequent tackling is totally acceptable.

    • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
      @IDiggPattyMayonnaise 5 років тому +1

      @@JennHayden That's injury on the field. He has to make it to the field to play aka do the job they're paying him millions to do.

  • @JuanOrtiz-yh3if
    @JuanOrtiz-yh3if 4 роки тому

    This was me with soccer, college ball and everything but in my free time it's always skating. The vibes and experience you get from skating is something else man.

  • @TheChickenFuneral
    @TheChickenFuneral 5 років тому +16

    "different backgrounds"
    *shows Yoon*

  • @angusmcnay5449
    @angusmcnay5449 5 років тому +10

    14 set WITH NO GRIP? INSANE

  • @alexdavis3641
    @alexdavis3641 4 роки тому

    Let's all just take a moment to appreciate his raw athleticism... As difficult as he says skating is (which it is) I imagine he can put his hands (or feet) on almost anything and be good at it, total control over his body and incredible spatial awareness all on display in this 5 min vid. Just awesome.

  • @gilgosseyn6602
    @gilgosseyn6602 4 роки тому +11

    Them Rams gonna put a stop to this reaaaaal quick.... can't be having my guy snapping a wrist

    • @aujew
      @aujew 4 роки тому +4

      “My guy” typically team sport mentality. It’s not “your team” he’s not “your guy”

    • @aujew
      @aujew 4 роки тому +1

      Zack Kassner yea just like “are you special” is an expression

    • @gilgosseyn6602
      @gilgosseyn6602 4 роки тому +3

      @@aujew I'm not a rams fan, I don't even watch NFL, I just looked up who he plays for... replace "my guy" with "dude" and you'll get the drift of what I meant. I think it's sad that he probably won't be allowed to skate, but they're gonna shut it down real quick, just like if another sports prospect/rookie wanted to fight MMA on the side, they just won't allow it

    • @aujew
      @aujew 4 роки тому +1

      Gil Gosseyn I see. Mma guys get away with shit all the time. Look at Luke rockhold who skated and had an embedded series about skating. Look at Cerrone who does all sorts of extreme sports.

    • @gilgosseyn6602
      @gilgosseyn6602 4 роки тому +1

      @@aujew true never thought about that.... I guess (at least UFC) Dana White just doesn't care or else those guys are just such a different breed that they'll just do whatever they want anyway lol

  • @TechVdot8
    @TechVdot8 5 років тому +5

    why does this warm my freakin heart?!!!! I LOVE SKATEBOARDING!

  • @Ojez
    @Ojez 4 роки тому +2

    You’ve earned my respects bro! I’m 6’7 and I longboard a lot. People keep looking at me like an anomaly. Keep motivating the world ✌🏾

  • @andersoncontreras183
    @andersoncontreras183 4 роки тому +3

    At 3:25 did he really just double heelflip and never looked down 🔥😎💯

  • @TempZHackZ
    @TempZHackZ 5 років тому +7

    Dope seeing another football player admitting they love skating more. I always wished I was good at skating. Dope he admitted skating is harder

  • @k.j.jackson5637
    @k.j.jackson5637 5 років тому

    As a Tennessee fan, this warms my heart. John Kelly was one of our greatest running backs in the past decade and his skating was a common talking point among fans. Everyone said he was really good at it, but I never saw any footage. It’s so awesome to see people admiring his talents. Watch Kelly’s 2017 highlights. It’s a shame he was on such a bad team, he deserved better. He single handily whooped Florida and we still lost. He will always have my respect.

  • @aaronlobato768
    @aaronlobato768 5 років тому +52

    Dudes better than TK. He just became my favorite skater and football player.

    • @spLiffyFOUR20
      @spLiffyFOUR20 5 років тому +6

      Better then TK? You can't be serious.

    • @cengizkaan7513
      @cengizkaan7513 5 років тому +2

      @@spLiffyFOUR20 Tk is a fucking joke. Most overrated skateboarder i've ever seen. He also stupid too. He diss people on instagram and get involved in some type of gang shit. He does a simple Bs crook and post on ig.

    • @alexandercline1722
      @alexandercline1722 5 років тому +2

      I'm not about the hate on this thread, but this comment IS hilarious.

    • @samchuchic
      @samchuchic 5 років тому +3

      Hahaha Aaron Lobato this comment may be the most ridiculous and stupidest thing I’ve seen in months. Better than TK? This guy is good and his love for skateboarding is beyond epic, but TK is NOT overrated for even a little bit! I get that you don’t like the guy, to which I can agree a little bit and say he isn’t my favorite skater, but TK fucking rips and is far from overrated. Plus, Andrew Reynolds doesn’t add or ask just “anyone” to join his team and sponsor overrated people. This comment simply shows how little you actually know about skateboarding, and I feel bad for you .

    • @wyatthunter987
      @wyatthunter987 5 років тому +1

      Who's TK ?

  • @tyrusan7411
    @tyrusan7411 5 років тому +20

    This is so lit! Stevie Williams throw this man A DEAL! Give this man some boards!

    • @jackfitz2975
      @jackfitz2975 5 років тому

      Tyrusansan gt has l

    • @brandonbradley2167
      @brandonbradley2167 4 роки тому +3

      Yo this man can afford boards. Instead Stevie should team up with him to help the skaters in Detroit and other places where it can help influence kids into something meaningful

  • @TheProofXD
    @TheProofXD 4 роки тому

    I know the feeling. I plaid soccer (football as we call it in Europe) for 14 years. And plaid on elite level. Then I starter skating, and was hooked after a few months. Stopped playing soccer and been skating since! Keep pushing

  • @josephdudash1120
    @josephdudash1120 5 років тому +37

    Whoever disliked this didn’t really feels the vibes of the first few minutes let alone this video altogether.

  • @og_mante5138
    @og_mante5138 5 років тому +63

    The leagues gonna make him stop when they see this😂

    • @somguy5035
      @somguy5035 5 років тому +7

      I mean its cool as fk, but a bit irresponsible considering the limited pro-window these guys have

    • @clmuka23
      @clmuka23 5 років тому

      Fax

    • @davidwasneverthere8149
      @davidwasneverthere8149 5 років тому

      That did cross my mind

    • @clmuka23
      @clmuka23 5 років тому

      I don't think the league but more of the Rams.

    • @raymondrembert6870
      @raymondrembert6870 5 років тому

      He said his coaches already know about it. I’m sure they have some clauses in his contract where it puts limits on his skating

  • @erichramone7812
    @erichramone7812 4 роки тому

    I like this guy. He seems real down to earth and cool as all hell. I stoked for him and hope he gets all he can get from both football and skateboarding.

  • @8JFJK8
    @8JFJK8 5 років тому +22

    Super dope. But id hate to have him on my team, always b worried about him breaking his ankle doin a kickflip haha

    • @bigpapa9412
      @bigpapa9412 4 роки тому +5

      All backwards bro. Worry about pulling a hammy in a stupid game and it tanking the skate sesh later with the homies

    • @8JFJK8
      @8JFJK8 4 роки тому +1

      Big Papa
      Haha true eh

  • @trueytone2021
    @trueytone2021 5 років тому +9

    This was dope

  • @patrickca09
    @patrickca09 4 роки тому +1

    Damn man, this is fucking awesome. I love to see somebody with that much talent in 2 of my favorite sports. And he seems like a cool as dude. Keep it going brother

  • @austinrash3378
    @austinrash3378 4 роки тому +3

    It must be nice not to have to set a second mortgage on your house to replace your trucks😭😂 but fr, he seems really chill

  • @aquaticlife9251
    @aquaticlife9251 4 роки тому +8

    No. He's a skater who is in the NFL.

  • @sadhvacman7238
    @sadhvacman7238 5 років тому

    This shit is so good.
    As a kid that quit skateboarding the day summer camp started for my freshman season of high school football and didn’t pick it back up until I was 25, I relate and understand the love of both football and skating. I’m 45 now and still skate and love football so much.

  • @Its_Evec
    @Its_Evec 5 років тому +14

    Wait hold up I grew up in Joliet IL my mind is blown

    • @timdoyle1638
      @timdoyle1638 5 років тому +1

      Jolliet illinoise 🤣

    • @timdoyle1638
      @timdoyle1638 5 років тому

      Mark Perrine right dude I think it’s super cool that he skates and plays football but you’re right doubt he spent much time here by the way he pronounced it 😂