Ian Seau Chases NFL Dream to Honor His Uncle Junior Seau's Legacy

On May 2, 2012, the news of Junior Seau's suicide shocked his family, the NFL community and the multitudes impacted by his career. To learn later that Seau suffered from CTE at the time of his death only added to the grief.
Almost exactly four years later, another Seau begins the tall task of filling his Hall of Fame uncle's shoes at the 2016 NFL draft in Chicago.
Ian Seau, Junior's nephew, explains why he's willing to risk his body to honor his uncle and the path he created for his nephew to realize his NFL dream.
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[@matthewforbes4937]

make him proud

[@nolaanderson8770]

Uncle Junior said, many times, that "he never had the makings of a varsity athlete."

[@tijuas]

That was a tremendous blow to his self esteem.

[@markhall6485]

did junior have a cousin named cheyenne?

[@timgreene8403]

A straight up animal on the field, was my guy at middle linebacker a legacy that will live on, RIP brother Junior

[@musclebone7875]

God bless you bro! wish you all the best😊

[@robertolson5364]

I hope ur hard work and love ur uncle Jr has pays off for you. I remember Jr from growing up on the Eside from Laural to Jefferson to Oside High God bless n can’t wait for you to play NFL n keeping your Uncle’s Name in the game

[@Mexicanita1904]

Good luck Ian, you can do it. Blessings on your career, the sky's the limit.

[@eliaszuniga3385]

Early death is the limit

[@markhall6485]

did junior have a cousin named cheyenne?

[@eskingtin]

inspiring

[@furyfromthesky5492]

Went to elementary school with this guy

[@mikeandmars2345]

Tony Alvarez is there a story u can tell

[@moraleslou]

Congrats on joining the Los Angeles Rams! It's going to be great to get to watch you play in person.

[@michaelsellars29]

His Legacy will not be forgotten

[@chadjohnson2148]

tough, brave 💪 🙏 👏 strong kid. best wishes.

[@trojanalum2622]

RIP Junior! 🙏✌️🏈 🇺🇸

[@antoniowhitfield5159]

One of the best Linebacker to play in the NFL

[@lilfalte9205]

Did he just show me his middle finger? man Ian you are something else

[@melobazzi]

Greatest middle linebacker of alltime!! 🐐

[@markhall6485]

i met junior's cousin cheyenne in sandiego

[@chesterbenjaminlane826]

I feel really bad for the Seau family because they lost him in 2012

[@faataatiatupuolajr8799]

Congrats on making the NFL 😎

[@Smoketreez83]

I hope he makes it

[@leonardtumblin5620]

you don't try football you, do it.

[@jonathanfuentes7392]

im sorry he didnt get drafted but im happy the rams signed him

[@armoredtitan9064]

Football is NOT worth CTE

[@22swagnificent]

Unfortunately I agree.

[@Ctopyx]

If you love the game it is

[@jessejames8774]

@@Ctopyx tell that to his fam

[@bloodorange6713]

@@jessejames8774 I would lol. These guys know the risks stepping onto the field

[@thumbsup2518]

Indianapolis Colts need to sign him immediately to become the next Jerrell Freeman for us if the Buffalo Bills can no longer find a use for him. Hopefully GM Chris Ballard trades for a draft pick for Ian Seau if they're unwilling to get rid of him.

[@earth5627]

What background music is on your snapchat ?

[@davidtitorivera]

His college team should have gave him 55

[@DavidLopez-gu8je]

I wished the Chargers sighed you, but best of luck to you at the rams

[@tevans596]

I would watch the Chargers only to witness Junior roam the field. Ian ur killing me. Go find something else to do. I'm pretty sure Mr. Seau wouldn't be against me saying this.

[@gammaray4844]

Welcome to LA Rams

[@mwade8466]

Ever so often a story comes along that is uplifting and touches my soul...this isn't it.

[@HeIsRisenVivaCristoRey]

Welcome to LA!

[@alexie1119]

so cute

[@Kufo-Oriji4632]

So he wants to honour his uncle by doing the same sport that killed his uncle...perfect logic

[@fuhrfhrei3441]

kufo oriji he literally explained
Why,its safer but also players have lots of information now

[@AnPrimWrestler]

It's sad that so many people are willing to choose football /money over a healthy brain and body. The wealth and glory is not worth CTE.

[@The88trainwreck]

I wonder where he'll go

[@jonathanfuentes7392]

+Joshua Orrillo rams signed him

[@dollylove3430]

All for nothing😞

[@eddibetty10]

Well that dream was short lived😂

[@DjAether8]

Wonder what you've done with your life. Probably got cut in little league.

[@sillau9]

And..It's not the end of the road..it just means another dream/venture he can pursue..for example,The Rock didn't make it in football,but he succeed successfully somewhere else..💁🏻‍♀️

[@eddibetty10]

@@sillau9 now he works at Walmart lmak

[@sillau9]

@@eddibetty10 and,nothing wrong with that..don't shame someone for atleast chasing at a chance at his dreams..regular jobs is nothing to be shamed about my guy..it's not the end of the world,if someone didn't make it to NFL my guy..get your mind right 🙄💁🏻‍♀️

[@youarehere1251]

Maybe it was good thing that he didn’t have a long NFL career to preserve his brain.

[@SithMasterpresents]

Go Wolfpack

[@nefelh83]

How will he honor his uncle legacy? By dying from the disease? Dam !!

[@gracenmercy579]

It’s not worth it!

[@eliaszuniga3385]

Honor what???He wants to get CTE as well. Brain bashing..or "football" is the stupidest sport ever..