From Burger Flipping to NFL Glory: Jaylen Watson's Journey

0:00Stay tapped into pop culture in two minutes or less with entertainment and celebrity news today. Jalen Watson, the 27-year-old Ram's cornerback, recently opened up about his tough days flipping burgers at a Wendy's in Augusta, Georgia, before hitting it big in the NFL. His mom managed the restaurant and gave him the job after he moved back home since he didn't meet the academic requirements for a transfer to USC. Watson admitted he hated every minute of it, earning just $7.25 an hour. While living under the same roof as his boss, own mother. Earlier this week at the Ram's facility, he shared how her endless sacrifices lit a fire under him, calling her his superwoman and crediting her for, pushing him to succeed. These days, Watson's come a long way from that uniform he posted about back in April 2021, turning family grit into pro football glory.