Younghoe Koo, a South Korean-born kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, has become one of the most improbable success stories in the NFL.
Despite not knowing any English when he first arrived in the United States, Koo found success both on and off the field through football.
After going undrafted in 2017, Koo signed with the Los Angeles Chargers but was cut after just four weeks.
He moved back home to live with his mother until he received a phone call from the Falcons earlier this year.
Koo signed a five-year, $24.5 million contract with the Falcons, making him the second-highest paid kicker in the league.
Despite a tough loss for the Falcons in a recent game, Koo’s success story serves as an inspiration to many.
