Once considered 'too small' for the rigors of the NFL, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey floored social media users on Tuesday when the team released a sleeveless workout picture of the muscular 22-year-old. However, it was the bulging biceps, and not the text of the message, that got the biggest reaction. Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey floored social media users on Tuesday when the team released a sleeveless picture of the muscular 22-year-oldThe son of muscular former Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, Christian was small by NFL running back standards when he came out of Stanford in 2017. That would be impressive for any ordinary citizen, but NFL running backs absorb tremendous punishment on their arms and torso, and the players tend to protect themselves by developing their upper bodies. Christian McCaffrey was obviously a lot smaller when he starred at Valor Christian High School in Colorado back in 2010 (left).

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2019 14:26 UTC