Shemar Turner: Strength, struggle and triumph | Meet the Rookies

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Follow the journey of Chicago Bears defensive lineman Shemar Turner as he turns his dream into reality. Growing up in Mansfield, Texas, Shemar encountered adversity in school, facing expulsion and ongoing struggles with his grades. It was his uncle's guidance that helped shape him into the resilient, determined man he is today. From dominating at DeSoto High School to battling personal loss at Texas A&M, Shemar's path to the NFL was anything but easy. Through grit, growth and perseverance, he o…