Richard Sherman is the favorite player of Steven Jackson’s son (Photo)

The former Rams and Falcons running back’s son loves Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

Not every kid has a dad who plays professional sports. Those who do usually see their father as their favorite player. For former Rams and Falcons running back Steven Jackson, his son likes another player.

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It turns out his son’s favorite player is Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

It’s easy to see why many people including Jackson’s son like Sherman. He’s a Super Bowl Champion, the best cornerback in the league and wildly popular because of his ability to not hold back about what he thinks.

Jackson got to hang out with son’s favorite player and took a photo with Sherman.

Jackson a good sport about his son’s favorite player, mentions in his Twitter post how his son is a big Sherman fan.

Jackson though jokingly mentions how he wishes he was still his son’s favorite player. Jackson was recently released by the Falcons and is a free agent.

Hopefully for Jackson, whichever team picks him up, he can make big plays for that team, and once again become his son’s favorite player.

If not, Richard Sherman isn’t a bad choice for a favorite player either.

[H/T: SB Nation]

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