In late 2017, former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson reported having symptoms akin to Aaron Hernandez, including memory blanks, suicidal thoughts and thoughts of committing violent acts.
Den 12. december 2017 kom det frem at den tidligere running back fra Kansas City Chiefs, Larry Johnsen også udviste tegn på at have symptomer lignende Aaron Hernandez', herunder hukommelsesproblemer, selvmordstanker og tanker om at begå voldelige handlinger.