Ingram visits 15-year-old Jarrius after Saints superfan's surgery
New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson started with a one-day contract last October, but he's essentially part of the team by now.
The 15-year-old recently underwent a liver transplant that caused him to miss making a Day Two draft pick for the Saints in late April. Jarrius has a chronic liver condition called biliary atresia that has stunted his growth and caused several health problems, though he's become known for his constant energy and upbeat attitude.
On Saturday, Jarrius got a special visit from one of his "teammates" as Saints running back Mark Ingram stopped by to play some video games.
SHOUTOUT to my big bro @MarkIngram22 for the visit‼ I was nice so I let him beat me in @NBA2K 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/WUBU2ysjhn
— Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) May 20, 2017
Don't have a brother but met my lil bro last year pregame! We was turnt! His energy and perseverance is an inspiration! God bless @Jarrius! pic.twitter.com/9PWTohXlKY
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) May 21, 2017
However, there was a little disagreement as to how the games played out.
By the way I smacked lil bro in FIFA and 2k!!! 💪🏾💪🏾👑👑 https://t.co/mrelkbhrLt
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) May 21, 2017
@MarkIngram22 Yes wat every I was showing you how to play and u just end up winning
— Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) May 20, 2017
Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson, who was a college teammate of Ingram, also had issue with the running back's gaming, though the veteran runner knew better than to let Jarrius take a win off him
@ReemBoi25 You don't know @jarrius like I know @Jarrius that's why u lookin at me like that!! *DayDay voice* that boy woulda put me on blast if he won!
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) May 21, 2017