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A lot of NFL players have provided inspiration to the masses. When people see athletes do unimaginable things on their TV screens, they become motivational figures for people. One such player is Russell Wilson. While he might not be playing very well for the Denver Broncos, the quarterback was very inspirational for the city of Seattle when he played for the Seattle Seahawks. As a Seahawk, Wilson was a model player on and off the field. He inspired even the stars of Hollywood. One of them was Chris Pratt.

When Pratt made an appearance on Drew Barrymore’s show, he spoke about the quarterback. He took to the platform to speak about how Wilson’s actions as a Seahawk helped him with being well-motivated.

The inspiration Chris Pratt draws from this NFL quarterback

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While he was on Drew Barrymore’s Pratt spoke about the kind of inspiration he drew from a football player. Incidentally, the football player he was talking about was Russell Wilson. Pratt mentioned how Wilson used to preach a quote that he found very inspiring.

While on the show, he mentioned the source of the quote. He said,

“Separation is in the preparation. Yeah, it’s the truth that will change my life. That’s really the truth. I used to hear the quarterback Russell Wilson of Seattle. Former Seattle Seahawk Denver Bronco Russell Wilson a guy I really look up to, he used to say that all the time and it’s true.” It seems like Wilson has been a huge impact on the actor.

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Pratt has mentioned before the kind of love he had for Wilson as well as the quarterback’s old team. Reportedly, Pratt has been an undying fan of the Seattle Seahawks.

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Pratt’s love for the Seahawks

While being one of the biggest stars of the Marvel franchise, Pratt is also a die-hard Seahawks fan. The Seahawks fan has mentioned that he thinks the Seahawks are people who lead by the example of their own actions. He also name-dropped Russell Wilson as he mentioned what about them inspired him. He also said, “They’re solid Americans who lead by example. Because Russell Wilson goes to Seattle Children’s Hospital every Tuesday. And because they’re a dominant football force that puts team first.” All in all, Pratt made it clear how much he loved the then-Seahawks QB, Wilson.

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While Wilson might not be playing to the best of his ability with the Broncos, his style of play and leadership in Seattle has been inspiring to even Hollywood actors. It only remains to be seen if his performance with the Broncos in the 2023 season inspires people.

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