Aaron Shampklin has had a long road to achieve his NFL dreams. In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back was working as a middle school substitute teacher while waiting on a call from the NFL.

From Harvard to being a substitute teacher in his hometown of Long Beach, Calif. Steelers running back Aaron Shampklin has had an incredible journey to Pittsburgh.

Here is everything to know about Aaron Shampklin, including why the Steelers running back worked as a substitute teacher before his NFL return.

PITTSBURGH -- In October of 2023, Aaron Shampklin was not on the football field, but in a classroom. The now Pittsburgh Steelers running back was a substitute teacher at Perry Linsley Academy, a ...

The Miami Dolphins are adding Aaron Shampklin to replace injured running back Alexander Mattison. Shampklin, a former substitute teacher, played briefly for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season ...

Aaron Shampklin has had a long road to achieve his NFL dreams. In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back was working as a middle school substitute teacher while waiting on a call from the NFL.