‘12-year-old’ football player with tattoo, facial hair sends social media into tailspin

[We Never Know]

Your thoughts?

‘12-year-old’ football player with tattoo, facial hair sends social media into tailspin

"Johnson is said to be 5-foot-11, 198 pounds, has a mustache and tattoos."

Jeremiah Johnson, a 12-year-old running back from Fort Worth, Texas, has the internet dumbfounded over his size and maturity.

The athlete became a viral sensation after a photo of him sporting what appeared to be facial hair and a tattoo surfaced on social media following the 2022 Youth National Championships over the weekend in Miami, where he was crowned MVP.

Johnson, whose Dallas Dragons Elite Academy (DEA) team won the championship game, can be seen holding the trophy that read: “12U Division 1 Most Valuable Player.”

‘12-year-old’ football player with tattoo, facial hair sends social media into tailspin

 

[ChristineM]

He sure looks older than 12, not just the moustache. There are years etched in his face that a 12 year old doesn't (usually) have.

That said, i went to school with a guy who began shaving at 10, by 13 he had to shave 3 times each day.

 

[We Never Know]

He sure looks older than 12, not just the moustache. There are years etched in his face that a 12 year old doesn't (usually) have.

That said, i went to school with a guy who began shaving at 10, by 13 he had to shave 3 times each day.

"He sure looks older than 12, not just the moustache. There are years etched in his face that a 12 year old doesn't (usually) have."

I agree. Plus I wonder about the tattoos. Who would give a 12 year old tattoos?

 

[ChristineM]

"He sure looks older than 12, not just the moustache. There are years etched in his face that a 12 year old doesn't (usually) have."

I agree. Plus I wonder about the tattoos. Who would give a 12 year old tattoos?

Indeed, giving tattoos to one so young os just wrong

 

[We Never Know]

Indeed, giving tattoos to one so young os just wrong

Yeah I would think family services would have a problem with that.

 

[Stevicus]

"He sure looks older than 12, not just the moustache. There are years etched in his face that a 12 year old doesn't (usually) have."

I agree. Plus I wonder about the tattoos. Who would give a 12 year old tattoos?

Is it a real tattoo, or is drawn on?

 

[Nimos]

13 he had to shave 3 times each day.

3 times a day!!!!

Can only imagine him having shaved before going to bed and when he wake up he looks like this, how fast was this kid's beard growing?

 

[ChristineM]

3 times a day!!!!

Can only imagine him having shaved before going to bed and when he wake up he looks like this, how fast was this kid's beard growing?
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Fast enough so he didn't look clean shaven after a few hours

 

[Nimos]

Fast enough so he didn't look clean shaven after a few hours

He must have suffered from a disease then or something. That sounds insane, he could have a full-grown beard like that in the image in 2 weeks as a 13-year-old then, that doesn't sound normal

 

[ChristineM]

He must have suffered from a disease then or something. That sounds insane, he could have a full-grown beard like that in the image in 2 weeks as a 13-year-old then, that doesn't sound normal

During school holidays he grew a decent beard. But nothing like the pic

It apparently runs in his family.

 

[Nimos]

During school holidays he grew a decent beard. But nothing like the pic

It apparently runs in his family.

It's impressive, but guess it might be like those kids that are very tall at a young age.

 

[Stevicus]

 

[Stevicus]

I think some guys got what they called "peachfuzz" around age 11 or 12 - not really complete facial hair, but early spurts.

 

[Revoltingest]

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[Curious George]

Your thoughts?

‘12-year-old’ football player with tattoo, facial hair sends social media into tailspin

"Johnson is said to be 5-foot-11, 198 pounds, has a mustache and tattoos."

Jeremiah Johnson, a 12-year-old running back from Fort Worth, Texas, has the internet dumbfounded over his size and maturity.

The athlete became a viral sensation after a photo of him sporting what appeared to be facial hair and a tattoo surfaced on social media following the 2022 Youth National Championships over the weekend in Miami, where he was crowned MVP.

Johnson, whose Dallas Dragons Elite Academy (DEA) team won the championship game, can be seen holding the trophy that read: “12U Division 1 Most Valuable Player.”

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‘12-year-old’ football player with tattoo, facial hair sends social media into tailspin

I would think that if he is 12, the internet is not treating him very kindly. I doubt that we will have the investigative tools to chase down his age. I think it is best to let the people near the story address any challenges to his age.

 

[Subduction Zone]

As to the tattoo, he may have a very talented friend with the ability and appropriate tools. The art work is good, and people get tats in prison without professional tools. If a shop did it that owner could regret it some day.

 

[SomeRandom]

As to the tattoo, he may have a very talented friend with the ability and appropriate tools. The art work is good, and people get tats in prison without professional tools. If a shop did it that owner could regret it some day.

I mean, I suppose to be completely fair, here tattooists won’t always ask for ID if the person looks pretty mature (like having facial hair, for instance.)
Not saying they’re lax in that regard, obviously they practice due diligence.
Just that a little facial hair and looking quite mature can get one into some “restricted areas” if the employee has no reason to be overly concerned. Or he has a hell of a good fake ID lol

Maybe that’s not always the best approach, since my friends did sometimes get away with some booze runs below the age limits. Given that they just happened to look fairly mature for their age. Was good for us at the time though lol

 

[Sand Dancer]

He sure looks older than 12, not just the moustache. There are years etched in his face that a 12 year old doesn't (usually) have.

That said, i went to school with a guy who began shaving at 10, by 13 he had to shave 3 times each day.

Wow! Must have had a glandular issue.

 

[Wildswanderer]

Maybe he just identifies as 12 and is biologically 20?