Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end, had the entire country in shock back in 2013 when he was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player.
Hernandez was drafted in 2010 in the fourth round by the New England Patriots, with whom he played for three seasons before things went terribly wrong.
Just weeks before he was charged with orchestrating the brutal murder of a friend, he conducted an interview where he spoke proudly about being a “role model” for the Hispanic community.
The Boston Herald reported he was speaking with Pats fan Maria Menounos on her syndicated TV show “Extra,” when the former New England Patriots tight end said he tried to give back to the community by inspiring Hispanics to pursue success.
“I just try to be a role model,” Aaron Hernandez said in an April 2013 interview.
“And when I see Hispanics who look up to me, I try to lead them in the right direction and hopefully it gives a lot of Hispanics out there a drive to be able to be successful because there’s not that many Hispanics in the NFL and it’s just an honor to be one.”
Later in that interview, according to the Boston Herald, Hernandez added, “I hope so,” when asked if he had high hopes for the Patriots that season.
As we all know, he would never make it to that season.
What NFL Fans Thought About Aaron Hernandez Being A Role Model
Weeks later, he would be arrested for murder. He would be convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Hernandez would be tried for a double murder, get acquitted of it, and ultimately take his own life.
Here is how social media responded to his old comments:
“Hmm.. yea, sounds about right 
,” one fan said.
“He’s the NFL version of Chris Benoit, unfortunately. Ruined his career,” a second person stated.
“Dude was mentally disturbed and murdered someone. Hell of a role model. 
,” a third person added.
“Not a single truth was said by Hernandez during this interview,” one final person stated.
