Vanderbilt WR Trent Sherfield thankful for opportunities after tough childhood
By Adam Spencer
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Vanderbilt WR Trent Sherfield didn’t have the easiest childhood.
According to a profile in The Tennessean, Sherfield grew up in a cramped apartment with several family members.
However, he said he felt blessed and is thankful for his family and the opportunities he’s had in life:
“Was I poor? Some people would probably say that I was. But I don’t look at it that way,” Sherfield said. “I was well taken care of in all the ways that matter because my family and mom did everything for me.”
Sherfield said he knows any obstacle can be overcome with hard work:
“My mother taught me from a young age that you have to work for everything you want,” he said. “Nothing in life is easy, so you’d better go get it.”
Sherfield has recorded 22 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown so far this season. He and the Commodores will take on in-state rival Tennessee on Saturday night.
The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Central time and can be seen on the SEC Network.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
