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In his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off the Sidelines and Into the End Zone, NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences, imparts practical advice, and encourages readers to follow their dreams.

As a kid, Rashad Jennings dreamed of one day playing in the NFL, but the odds were stacked against him--he was an overweight kid with glasses, asthma, and a 0.6 GPA. Today, Rashad is a record-setting running back who has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Oakland Raiders, and the New York Giants.

In The IF in Life, Rashad writes about the decisions that shaped his destiny. From overcoming injuries and setbacks to reaching goals and everything in between, Rashad's transparency about his journey will encourage readers to hold on to faith in the midst of uncertainty and win big in life.

Perfect for football fans of all ages, this book also features photos from Rashad's childhood, college years, and professional career.

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Rashad
Jennings

Rashad Jennings grew up in Forest, Virginia as an overweight, chubby kid with glasses and asthma. Rashad had a .6 GPA and always struggled in school. Rashad overcame a drastic amount of adversity during his younger years. Rashad had always loved playing football and dreamed to one day be a Running Back in the NFL. During Rashad’s Junior year of high school, he finally had his chance to shine during a game against his high school rivals. After the first four running backs had gotten hurt, Rashad was called into the game where he ended up scoring a total of four touchdowns, two on offense and

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