Aaron Shampklin made the impossible possible! From substitute teaching middle school students in 2023 at Perry Lindsey Academy in Long Beach, California, to playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, he turned his dreams into reality. Oh, what a difference a year makes.
To recreate my own version of a Tomlinism to apply: ‘Lack of availability creates opportunity.’ The Steelers’ newest running back will look to make the most of his opportunity, as the lack of availability of other Pittsburgh running backs, Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson due to injury, has opened the door for Shampklin to make headlines.
What did #Steelers RB Aaron Shampklin do while waiting for a call from the NFL?
“Last year I was a substitute teacher at Perry Lindsey Academy. So I worked there at the middle school.” pic.twitter.com/OWs0kDcU1T
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) October 2, 2024
It is truly an inspirational journey for newly signed Steelers’ running back. He also graded out as a top-ten Steelers’ offensive player in Week 4, according to PFF. Shampklin exemplifies that if you can dream it, achieve it.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will give Shampklin the opportunity to showcase his football skills against the Dallas Cowboys in their first Sunday Night Football meeting, on October 6th, at 8:20 PM EST.
