Nate Landman on life as an African NFL player: ‘People don’t believe me at first’

The Rams linebacker spent the early part of his life in Zimbabwe. But he has kept his childhood memories alive as his football career has grown

For Nate Landman, surprise has become routine. The Los Angeles Rams linebacker has lost count of the raised eyebrows, smirks, and awkward pauses when people learn where his story begins.

They don't believe me at first," Landman said. I'll show them I'm covered in African tattoos, and some will say I'm still lying until they look it up or someone will vouch for me."