SUMMARY
- L'Jarius Sneed was drafted into the NFL in 2020 after a collegiate career with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
- Sneed showcased resilience and skill on the field despite facing on-field injuries, including a collarbone break in his first season.
L’Jarius Sneed is the Kansas City Chief’s cornerback who got drafted into the NFL in the year 2020. He spent his collegiate career with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. He converted his position from wide receiver to cornerback at Louisiana Bulldogs. His debut with the Chiefs also marked his first interception in a game which was against the Texans.
He had brought in luck for the team as they had won over the Texans with a score of 34-20. Although his luck with the on-field injuries has never been great. In his first season itself, he broke his collarbone against the Baltimore Ravens. He then was redshirted for two months. He made his comeback in October 2020 against the New Orleans Saints.
It was with them that he recorded his first career sack and emerged victorious by sealing a score of 34-20. He again registered for a sack against the Cleveland Browns in the divisional playoff games. Sneed has played a very vital role in a game of the AFC Championship against the Cleveland Browns. He recorded his third sack with them.
L’Jarius Sneed won his first Super Bowl in 2022. Chiefs defeated the Eagles and escalated their positions in the playoffs to win the Super Bowl. Sneed individually recorded seven tackles and two passes. In his entire Chiefs’ career, he has made 221 tackles and made a noticeable 41-inch vertical jump.
“Hi I’m L’Jarius Sneed mom”
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 21, 2024
His fame has augmented gradually like a crescendo which intrigued his fans to know more about his parents and background. In a recent event, when L’Jarius Sneed’s mom was traveling on a flight people got enthralled when she disclosed her identity. It was a moment of pride for the player’s parents.
Meet L’Jarius Sneed parents Jane and Bobby Sneed
L’Jarius Sneed was born to Jane Mims Sneed and Bobby Sneed in January, 1997. The family presently dwells in Texas but Sneed grew up in Minden Louisiana. Surprisingly, none of the parents come from a sports background. However, they have never failed to espouse their child and encourage him to play from the first day.
Jane Sneed works for the Liberty Tax Service Firm and plays the role of an Office Supervisor. She has been active as a Security Officer for the CHRISTUS Health organization since 2018. Jane’s pride in her son knows no demarcation. She often takes to her social media account to extend support to L’Jarius’ games and merchandise.
Bobby Sneed is a nutritionist and a chef. He has been associated as a chef with the Aramark organization. L’Jarius also has three siblings- TQ Mims, and TQ Harrison are his two brothers and Nicole Griffen is his sister. Harrison also is a sportsman like his brother. He had played Arkansas Pine Bluff from 2010-2013. TQ Mims also played as a quarterback for the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.
L’Jarius Sneed has a troubled family history: Here’s all you need to know about his brother’s sad demise
L’Jarius Sneed’s family history is nothing short of a penitentiary. It has murder convictions, drug arrests, and generational incarceration. L’Jarius’ brother had been murdered as he was stabbed by a 47-year-old woman. TQ Harrison tried to drive himself to a hospital but lost control of his vehicle and consequently crashed. The motive of the murder is still unknown.
L’Jarius Sneed’s father had also been under penal servitude for 17 long years and was accused of attempted murder. He is alleged to have initiated a shootout with Jane’s ex-boyfriend. Although L’Jarius Sneed has broken off from this legacy of his ancestors and is the Rising star of the NFL.