by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
Mitchell had positioned himself to become a big-time contributor for the Iowa State defense following his redshirt sophomore year in 2014. He had two years of starting at defensive end and also played some snaps inside along the line. He was versatile, experienced and...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
James knew his star was on the rise after the University of Pittsburgh running back earned ACC Player of the Year honors in 2014, rushing for nearly 1,800 yards and 26 touchdowns that year. Then came 2015 – a year that changed Conner as a person. First, he...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
A young and talented running back in his second year at Louisiana Tech, Jaqwis was ready to take the next step in his college football career and become an impact player for the Bulldogs . In early October of 2016, Jaqwis was handed a challenge he never saw coming. He...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
Shaquem was born with the rare disorder amniotic band syndrome of his left hand. He endured the pain for four years before his hand was surgically removed in 1999. Shaquem was told “you can’t” most of his life, but he loved the game of football and his passion to play...
by Justin Kirk | Mar 16, 2023
Casey was a standout quarterback as a freshman in high school before being diagnosed with the rare disease osteosarcoma. Athletics were a big part of his life up to that point – Casey also played ice hockey, lacrosse, ran track and took up golf for which he was...
