Bobby Wagner - Michelle L Mull - Bog

Born Bobby Joseph Wagner on June 27, 1990, no one could have predicted the heights the underrated high school athlete from Ontario, California would reach. "BOBBY WAGNER: From Utah State Underdog to NFL Stardom" is the inspiring story of how a lightly-recruited two-star prospect defied the odds to become a legendary linebacker and Super Bowl champion.
This compelling biography takes you inside Wagner's incredible underdog journey - from being overlooked by major programs to starring at Utah State, to emerging as a draft sleeper pick for the Seattle Seahawks in 2012. But the real drama was just beginning.
Through unparalleled determination, intelligence and physical mastery of his craft, Wagner would rapidly blossom into one of the pillars of the famed "Legion of Boom" Seahawks defenses. Over his 10 seasons in Seattle, he achieved virtually every individual honor possible - 8 Pro Bowl selections, 6 First-Team All-Pro nods, and a Super Bowl XLVIII championship.
Go behind the scenes and witness Wagner's relentless work ethic, unmatchable film study habits, and evolution into a consummate professional and locker room leader. His impact extended far beyond just statistics and on-field dominance.
The book also aims at Wagner's life off the gridiron - from his college experience beating the odds to his business endeavors and philanthropic mission to empower underserved communities through educational initiatives. After leaving Seattle, Wagner joined the Los Angeles Rams where his remarkable level of play carved his name among the greatest to ever play the linebacker position.
Raw, insightful, and endlessly inspirational, this is the ultimate underdog tale about shattering limitations and expectations through sheer force of will and world-class ability. Wagner's path illuminates how belief, passion and an unbreakable drive can manifest ultimate excellence no matter how small the start.