Ryker

My son is the future MVP of the NFL that is HIS dream! Ryker Samson is very deserving of this opportunity as well. He lives for the game🏈

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Ryker Samson- " What I love most about playing football is it challenges & pushes me to thrive & to push myself everyday.. When I put on that helmet & gear it's GAME ON! I love hearing the crowd and who I become on that field.. The love I have for this game is crazy it's my life, It's who I'am.. " 🏈🏟


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Ryker Samson - " On & off the field my parents inspire me because they have always taught me to go for what I want & to never give up.. Also my coaches too because they encourage me to keep going as well. "


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Mom- " I have so many moments but the one I will say in his athletic journey that makes me the proudest is when he got to play on the (University of the Oregon State Beavers Stadium) He ran for the touch down and scored!! (My kid is fast) Watching that, cheering from the stands for my boy and seeing how happy he was and knowing one day his dream will come true, I would say was most definitely one of those moments for me.."

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