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Packers’ Nazir Stackhouse Hopes to Inspire Others With Narcolepsy

Because of narcolepsy, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse sometimes fell asleep during games at Georgia. With different medication, “Big Sleepy” is in position to challenge for a roster spot.

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (93) participates in the Dream Drive bicycle ride at training camp. / Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

GREEN BAY, Wis. – In late November, Georgia beat Georgia Tech in a heart-stopping, eight-overtime classic.

In one of the most exciting games of the entire college football season, Georgia’s fifth-year defensive tackle, Nazir Stackhouse, fell asleep.