Sometimes the best NFL stories are written by the underdogs. And in a twist that feels almost scripted, the son of one of the league's most famous undrafted quarterbacks is now trying to carve out his own path—starting with a rookie minicamp tryout.

E.J. Warner, the son of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, has accepted an invitation to attend the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp as a tryout player this weekend. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, this marks the second consecutive week the young quarterback has taken this approach, having also participated in the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp just days earlier.

Warner's college journey has been anything but direct. After serving as Temple's starter for two seasons, he transferred to Rice for the 2024 campaign before finishing his eligibility at Fresno State. In his final season with the Bulldogs, he started 10 games, completing 192 of 277 passes for 2,030 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions—solid numbers that reflect both promise and room for growth.

Of course, it's impossible to discuss E.J. without acknowledging the legacy of his father. Kurt Warner's rise from stocking grocery store shelves to winning a Super Bowl MVP with the Rams in 1999 is one of sports' great Cinderella stories. He also spent time in the Arena Football League and NFL Europe before getting his shot. That perseverance is now part of the family blueprint.

For E.J., the goal is more modest but no less meaningful: earn a roster spot or a practice squad invitation. No one expects a second act of that magnitude—but then again, no one expected the first one either.