Popularity and fame may be one driving factor for some athletes who enter the professional ranks. The money and the pleasure in playing the game are undeniable draws, of course, but plenty of people like to be known. Some even like to—ugh—build their brand.
In spite of my humor-infused indignation, there is nothing wrong with that in and of itself. But Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren doesn’t appear to be the type. Indeed, if anything, his relative anonymity is an asset to him at this point. But opposing defensive coordinators cannot afford not to know him anymore.
“Honestly, I didn’t know a lot about him until [this week].