He’s been playing football since he was 5. He’s in his last year of youth football. He has 6 Super Bowl rings, while being student athlete.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
At just 13, he’s already developed a love for the game that runs deep. He’s proud of how far he’s come, but he’s always looking ahead—toward the next level, the next challenge, the next opportunity to prove himself. Football has helped shape him into a focused, respectful, and determined young man. And no matter where the road leads, I know this sport will always be a part of who he is.
Odell Beckham Jr . He isn’t just a star athlete—he’s proof that with hard work, heart, and belief, greatness is possible. My son watches his highlights not just to be amazed—but to learn. He studies how Odell runs routes, how he moves after the catch, and how he stays focused even when the odds are stacked against him. But it’s not just Odell’s game that inspires him—it’s how he carries himself off the field.
I’m proud of how he handles pressure. Football teaches mental toughness, and I’ve seen my son mature emotionally through every high and low. Whether he’s making a big play or coming back from a mistake, he keeps his composure and learns from the moment. He doesn’t let failure define him—he uses it as fuel. That kind of mindset will take him far, not just in sports, but in life.
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