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While he might not be the flashiest running back they’ve had during the Patrick Mahomes era, Kansas City Chiefs rusher Isiah Pacheco had a massive impact on the team during his Super Bowl-winning rookie season.
Pacheco, who was drafted out of Rutgers University in the 7th round of the 2022 NFL Draft, added a dynamic that the team sorely needed with his aggressive running style.
Playing in front of the entire sports world, NFL fans were simply loving how hard Pacheco runs when he carries the ball.
pacheco runs like his feet are mad at the earth
i love it
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) February 13, 2023
Pacheco runs like someone is holding his entire family for ransom and the only way to free them is to get five yards per carry.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) February 13, 2023
Everyone from NFL analysts to casual football fans were shouting out Pacheco and his angry running style.
Every time Pacheco runs. pic.twitter.com/cDcu7rLPmD
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 13, 2023
Pacheco is a CTE running back. Respect
— kyle (@knicks_tape99) February 13, 2023
pacheco runs the ball like everyone is chasing him and he aint got no money
-ryan clark
— 🆎 “the guy” (@theABinKC) February 13, 2023
In total, Pacheco carried the ball 15 times for 76 yards and a touchdown in Super Bowl LVII. In his rookie season, he had 170 carries for 830 yards and five touchdowns.
Isiah Pacheco broke 1,000 rushing yards for the season tonight. https://t.co/wmYJxsH6KZ
— Kent Swanson (@kent_swanson) February 13, 2023
There will never be enough said about #Chiefs Isiah Pacheco's rookie season.
It may not be the most legendary stat wise but his impact on the team as a whole is tremendous. pic.twitter.com/TTyaiCMTaT
— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) February 13, 2023
The 22-year-old also shared an awesome moment with his family following the game:
Really cool moment after the game as Isiah Pacheco took it all in with his family. I’m so happy for this dude. pic.twitter.com/MMfmNsx78y
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) February 13, 2023
Even though the Chiefs spent a first-round pick on Clyde Edwards-Helaire just a few years ago, Pacheco will undoubtedly have a big role on the Chiefs’ offense next season following his performance during his rookie year.
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