The Harsh Life of Isiah Pacheco 

Nandini Pandey

At just 23, Isiah Pacheco is nothing short of an inspiration.  Having gone through struggles in his personal as well professional life, the player has crazy drive!

The new Kansas City Chiefs' rookie is evidently driven by family tragedies.

Pacheco’s youth is scarred by the loss of his brother and sister in a span of less than two years due to murder.

He lost his brother on the 10th of Jan., 2016 due to horrifying stabbing.

He has mentioned on multiple occasions how proud his brother would be to see him now...

Then, on Sept. 20, 2017, his sister was found dead by gunshot; murdered by the father of her child.

In an interview, Isiah emotionally recalled his sister as his best-friend, leaving viewers heart broken.

The running back has tattooed both his siblings on his arm.

“I play football for them,” he says and is a phenomenal beast on the ground!

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