Silas Nacita took the long way to reach his dream.

The California native wanted to be a college football player. So, he went to community college, got scholarships and ended up at Baylor University playing for the team.

Did I mention he was homeless? That didn't make it easy for him, but he kept doing well. When someone offered him a place to live it changed everything.

Here is the Upside...

 

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