Bob Marley’s Grandson
Signs NFL Contract
… I’m Smokin’ QBs Now!
5/16/2017 3:02 PM PDT
Breaking News
Get up, stand up … and salute Bob Marley‘s grandson — who just signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins.
The team announced Nico Marley — an undrafted free agent LB out of Tulane — has officially inked a deal with them after he impressed coaches at the team’s rookie mini-camp.
What’s REALLY impressive … Nico is pretty undersized as far as NFL linebackers go … he’s only 5’8″. (For the record, Bob was only 5’7″)
Of course, this doesn’t mean Nico will be with the team on opening day — he still has to earn a roster spot … but still, it’s a great start.
Athletes seem to run in the family … Nico’s dad, Rohan Marley, played college football for Miami back in the day (with The Rock and Ray Lewis!) before a stint in the Canadian Football League.
Nico tweeted about the signing — “My family and I are extremely grateful to the Washington Redskins organization … for giving me this opportunity to prove myself in mini-camp.”
“All I’ve ever needed was a chance to prove myself. Been hearing I’m ‘too small’ my whole life and that won’t ever stop me.”
Congrats!
