There have been some interesting transformations in the NFL. Athletes in the league have showcased some brilliance in terms of their commitment to their health and their well-being. This could be in terms of athletes getting in shape for the season. An instance of this is Russell Wilsonz and his transformation in just 8 short months. Furthermore, this also relates to players who’ve retired and want to keep themselves fit after their NFL careers. Particularly, ex-players who played different positions have different goals. For example, WRs and QBs are required to be pretty in shape for their roles. However, players on the O-line are required to be bulkier and stronger. After their career is over, they might aim to cut down and get in shape.
One such example recently went viral on Twitter. The player in question also used to be a Denver Bronco. He was part of the O-line as a tackle. His recent body transformation went viral on Twitter as Dov Kleiman took to the platform to talk about it.
The insane transformation of this ex-NFL player
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The ex-NFL tackle. Russell Okung has gone on to completely change the way he looks. Okung had previously been listed at a weight of 310 pounds. However, with his recent change, the ex-tackle does not look anywhere close to that weight.
Former NFL OL Russell Okung has completely changed his body since his playing days.
Okung, the former #Seahawks 1st round pick, was listed at 310 pounds.
A @joethomas73 like transformation. pic.twitter.com/HGAjKyqjRC
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 10, 2023
Furthermore, his transformation was shown and compared to how Joe Thomas made his transformation. Thomas was a former NFL player who played LT for the Browns. His transformation after he left the league garnered a lot of attention.
Furthermore, after such a transformation went viral online, fans took to Twitter to applaud the tackle for his positive change. They were truly shocked to see such a huge change.
Fans go crazy as Okung’s transformation goes viral
Fans took to Twitter to applaud Okung’s amazing body transformation. They seemed very impressed with how he had changed. Fans thought he was a different person.
It’s like a whole nother person
— GoldenStryker (@GoldenStryker_) April 10, 2023
Furthermore, some commented on how it was good for them to live a long healthy life after the NFL.
Good. They want to live a long healthy post NFL life.
— Allan Linden (@NYFanInCT) April 10, 2023
There were also comments showcasing other players who made a similar transformation.
Here's another. Jordan Gross …@Panthers pic.twitter.com/CSsgUfyDhX
— David Stabenaw (@stabmarine) April 10, 2023
There were also fans who wanted to know how he made this transformation.
Love this bro. Would love to sit down with you and talk about this transformation/ journey.
— Mundy (@RyanGMundy) April 10, 2023
Finally, fans congratulated him for his impressive transformation.
Holy smokes, that's an amazing accomplishment.
— Mr. Knew (@SoTaKnew) April 10, 2023
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All in all, fans seemed very impressed with the kind of transformation the ex-O-line had achieved. They were appreciative of his strength to stay stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle.
As O-linesmen retire, they need to be able to get in shape and live their lives without the hazard of being unhealthy or at risk. It only remains to be seen if we’ll be seeing similar transformations from current O-linesmen when they retire.
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