American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez may focus on the story of its titular athlete, but it also features a fictionalized version of his older brother - Dennis "DJ" Hernandez. Played by Ean Castellanos in the American Sports Story cast, DJ Hernandez played a big part in his brother's formative years. After Aaron turned down the opportunity to play with his older sibling at UConn in favor of a spot on the roster at the University of Florida, the dynamic between the two brothers becomes strained in the show.

DJ played five seasons at the collegiate level (via UConn), transitioning to wide receiver for his final two years after starting at quarterback the previous three. He isn't one of the many NFL players in American Sports Story, as the older Hernandez brother never made it to the professional level. After Aaron's death, DJ Hernandez had his own views about why...