04/03/2023
Rashan Gary, 2019 1st round draft pick and star pass rusher for the Green Bay Packers, is dyslexic. He says that dyslexia is not a disability but rather a different ability. He’s also mentioned that his dyslexia helps him on the field. Gary says he is able to quickly narrow down opponents’ potential plays based on their personnel and scheme tendencies - And he attributes this to his dyslexia.
"Dyslexia had a positive effect on my life. It gave me the push to go above and beyond all my life, As a #1 overall recruit, 1st round NFL draft pick, Business owner and soon college graduate. I am Dyslexic, if you're , sky's the limit for us equally." Rashan Gary