Packers Rookie Nazir Stackhouse Opens Up About Rare Condition: 'It's a Challenge'

Green Bay Packers rookie defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse on Sunday opened up about a rare condition which he says has presented a major challenge throughout his football career.

Stackhouse, an undrafted defensive tackle out of Georgia, explained he often falls asleep at a moment’s notice, even in the middle of major football games. The issue, he said, is related to narcolepsy, a neurological disorder which disrupts the regulation of one’s circadian rhythm.

Packers rookie defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse. Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsNarcolepsy, he said, sometimes impacted his performance on the field in college.

“There’d be times when our offense is out there for 15 plays…