Darren Watkins Jr leaves Robert Griffin III stunned after double race defeat in Estonia

A wild thing just happened in Estonia. Darren Watkins Jr., aka IShowSpeed, is known for his loud livestreams and silly reactions, not for sports. But on July 15, 2025, in Tallinn, there was a gathering to watch something much different, or rather, unexpected.

Darren Watkins Jr. faced off against Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback, who is also known for having a lot of speed. No one believed Speed could beat a real pro. Fans pulled out phones, ready to record. The crowd got quiet. Everyone waited for the signal. What happened next shocked viewers and even made headlines around the world.

Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. beats Robert Griffin III in back-to-back races

On July 15, 2025, IShowSpeed raced Robert Griffin III twice and IShadowspeed won both races.

They were involved in the YouTube Creator Games event in Tallinn, Estonia, but the race quickly stole the show.

Robert Griffin III, who is 35, is a former NFL quarterback and track guy, and IShowSpeed is a 20-year-old online celebrity. Online videos pop up that show both laughing prior to the races. But once the races started, things got serious. IShowSpeed ran hard and shocked everyone by finishing first both times.

In one video shared on Twitter by Robert Griffin III himself, the former NFL player laughed and said, “My knees are crying right now. But Speed’s got juice!”Also Read: Ryan Clark Calls Out Robert Griffin III As Fans Erupt Over Racist Image Of Angel Reese

Robert Griffin III praises IShowSpeed and calls him “special” after Estonia race

After the race, Robert Griffin III praised IShowSpeed in front of fans and media. He said, “Speed is special. I think he could run a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash.” Robert Griffin III even mentioned that if IShowSpeed had developed properly, he could compete and beat big-name athletes like Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill in a short distance.

This was huge praise coming from Robert Griffin III, who domesticated a 4.41 at the 2012 NFL Combine and was a Heisman Trophy winner in college. Fans were so taken aback with IShowSpeed's performance but they could not stop talking about how he astonished everyone. Some even started comparing him to real athletes online. Clips from the race quickly went viral on social media. The races happened during a fan meet in Tallinn, Estonia, and were part of the Creator Games lineup.