American Sports Story

Warning: This article mentions suicide.

However, like many pro athletes, he had an eye-catching ride to the top.

In total, Hernandez played 40 career games as a Florida Gator.

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In total, Hernandez played 40 career games as a Florida Gator.

By extension, this made Hernandez the first college player from the Southeastern Conference to receive the award.

The emerging star also had two career games as a Gator when his receiving yards totaled over 100.

Josh Andrés Rivera looking determined as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story

Because of this, some players opt not to finish their college education and go pro early instead.

He was taken in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL draft with the 113th overall pick.

So, he declared himself eligible for the draft after the 2009 college football season.

Josh Andrés Rivera celebrating as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story

American Sports Story is a TV show from Stu Zicherman and executive produced by Ryan Murphy. The series stars Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez and Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow. The sports anthology series serves as the fourth installment in Murphy’s “American Story” franchise.

He was taken in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL draft with the 113th overall pick.

A reliable target for quarterback Tom Brady,Hernandez helped the Patriots to reach Super Bowl XVLI in 2012.

While he started the game, New England lost 21-17 to the New York Giants.

Josh Andrés Rivera looking shocked as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story

In the offseason of 2013, Hernandez was arrested for the murder of semi-professional football player, Odin Lloyd.

Hernandez was thrown to 14 times in 2012 AFC Champion Game, and he caught 9 of those passes.

Hernandez was thrown to 14 times in 2012 AFC Champion Game, and he caught 9 of those passes.

Josh Andrés Rivera surrounded by reporters and smiling as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story

He ended the game with 83 receiving yards and ran the ball for 6 yards.

The series stars Josh Andres Rivera as Aaron Hernandez and Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow.

The sports anthology series serves as the fourth installment in Murphy’s “American Story” franchise.

Josh Andrés Rivera running as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story

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American Sports Story