Joey’s journey is not just a story of resiliency, but overcoming change, injury, and the challenge of being a dual-sport athlete in college. Joey proves himself right from the Ivy League to the SEC and never succumbs to the hurdles of being told he can’t.

Nick Barr-Mira, the younger brother of NFL linebacker Anthony Barr, dives into the profound impact football has had in his life and how it has shaped who he is. For Nick, football is much more than a game, it’s family.

Born in a small town in the Midwest where football meant everything, Cam leads us through his path of becoming a thrower at the University of Pennsylvania. His story of finding his identity and exploring the purpose of life is one that will surely resonate with many athletes. He truly did it his way.

Curtis, a member of the class of 2024 for the Penn State football team, discusses when he knew he wanted to pursue football and his excitement to be a Nittany Lion.

Patrick, a member of the football and track and field team at Columbia University, discusses the up’s and down’s he has faced in his athletic career, along with the uncertainties he will be facing this upcoming fall.

Algery is a member of the University of California, Davis football team. In his story “I Will Never Give Up”, he speaks of some of the hurdles he has faced throughout his football career, and also as a black man in America.

John Metchie III is a wide receiver at the University of Alabama where he plays for the Crimson Tide. Upstarting his football career at St. James, Metchie ultimately chose Alabama to continue his athletic and academic career.