His muscle composition, nerve conductivity, and fast-twitch fiber density fall outside anything we’ve seen in normal human biology,” says..
Auburn, AL — In a stunning and controversial revelation that has Tiger Nation buzzing, an Auburn University professor of biomechanics has come forward with what he describes as “irrefutable evidence” that legendary two-sport athlete Bo Jackson may not be entirely human — at least not by current scientific standards.
Dr. Reuben Griggs, who has taught human performance science at Auburn since 2006, claims to have uncovered the anomaly while digitizing decades-old MRI and performance scan data for a university research archive.
“When I came across Bo Jackson’s files from the mid-80s, my first thought was that something was wrong with the scans,” Griggs said. “His fast-twitch muscle fiber concentration, reflex speed, and skeletal density were all outside the biological limits we typically see — not just in athletes, but in all humans.”
Bo Jackson, known for his historic dominance in both the NFL and MLB, has long been admired for his once-in-a-generation physical abilities. But Griggs insists the admiration may need to shift into an entirely new category.
“Bo’s body isn’t just athletic,” he said. “It’s non-standard. His musculature looks more like what you’d expect in predatory animals — we’re talking about biological adaptations you’d associate with a cheetah, not a man.”
According to the professor, Jackson’s recorded sprint acceleration exceeded modeled thresholds for human biomechanical efficiency. His reported bone structure in lower extremities showed a density-to-weight ratio that Griggs said has “no contemporary match” in elite sports science.
And it doesn’t stop there.
“We ran his reflex response data from archived neuromuscular testing, and the response times were closer to what we’d see in elite military drone pilots — or apex predators. In my professional opinion, Bo Jackson’s body is operating at the extreme limits of biology… possibly beyond it.”
While the university has not formally responded to Griggs’ claims, insiders report that the research has caused “unease” within Auburn’s kinesiology department, with some faculty concerned about ethical implications.
Griggs says he has not spoken with Jackson directly, but has submitted his findings to a peer-reviewed biomechanics journal under embargo. A Netflix documentary team has reportedly contacted Griggs to explore the story as part of a future series on legendary athletes with “superhuman” traits.
Fans on social media have erupted, with hashtags like #BoBeyondHuman and #AuburnAlien trending within hours. Some believe the professor has stumbled onto an evolutionary outlier; others are convinced Bo may be the subject of a government cover-up.
For now, Dr. Griggs stands by his findings.
“He’s the greatest athlete we’ve ever seen. That much we knew,” he said. “What we didn’t know is that he might represent something entirely new — an evolutionary leap, a biological marvel, or something we haven’t even classified yet.”
