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To all the NFL general managers, Ashton Jeanty wants you to read this before the draft: “I truly believe I was born to do this.”

Ashton Jeanty

Before the Heisman ceremony, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty receives an emotional message from his Auntie Godmom Lin.

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Deebo Samuel says goodbye to the San Francisco 49ers: “You made a kid from Spartanburg, South Carolina’s dreams come true.”

Deebo Samuel

After 11 seasons, Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin announces his retirement: “I could go on for days about all the people who helped me in Dallas. But this letter, like my father’s letters from when I was a kid, is about more than just football.”

Zack Martin

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is joined by Atlanta music producer Torey Montana to learn the behind-the-scenes aspects of making music and to share how music helped him recover through injuries and setbacks in his career.

Michael Penix Jr.
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Come alongside two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck as he hosts an at-home dinner party for old friends.

Justin Tuck
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Ahead of the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s daughter, Jada, leaves a heartwarming voicemail for her dad. 

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Jeremy Reaves and the Commanders are ready to shock the world: “We know the whole world doubted us in these playoffs, and that they still doubt us now. I’m comfortable being doubted. We know all about what it takes to prove people wrong.”

Jeremy Reaves

Jack Sawyer and Ohio State are one win away: “Time to go out there and play OUR f***ing game.”

Jack Sawyer

Nick Chubb is joined by illustrator and designer, Marcus Williams, to create a customized super hero comic made just for him.

Nick Chubb
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Ahead of the College Football Playoff, Riley Leonard has a message for Notre Dame: “The odds have been against us for months now. But we’re done being afraid of anything.”

Riley Leonard

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is joined by Crabs on the Run owner, Chef Green-Hawkins, to learn how to make his favorite food: lemon pepper and ghost pepper wings.

Keon Coleman
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Texas Longhorns RB CJ Baxter pens a letter to his football family: “I’ve tried my best to look at my injury through the most positive lens that I can.”

CJ Baxter

Get to know Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as he takes us through his favorite sweet treats, reality tv shows, and more with Real Talk.

Jonathan Taylor
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Nick Chubb is back after his injury: “When you get hurt like I got hurt, the weird thing is that you don’t even really feel anything. But you hear everything.”

Nick Chubb

Pat Freiermuth was meant to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers: “From the day that I walked into this culture, I knew that it was different. It’s not a cliché. It’s real.”

Pat Freiermuth

Ahead of his return, Aaron Jones wrote this letter to his Packers family: “That’s the biggest thing I want to write here, not just to the Packers organization but really to all of Green Bay. Thank you.”

Aaron Jones

Daiyan Henley is exactly where he wants to be: “It’s my story. From Crenshaw to Reno to Wazzu to the Los Angeles Chargers. The good and the bad. The darkness and the light. My story.”

Daiyan Henley

Malik Nabers’ mother shares a message for her son before the NFL Draft tonight.

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Michigan Football star RB Blake Corum credits his former NFL father, James, for supporting his football career since day one.

Blake Corum
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Michael Penix Jr. pens a letter to GMs ahead of the NFL Draft: “As a QB, my job is to be an elevator. I need to uplift all those around me so that they too can be at their best.”

Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Vick reflects on what being inducted into the 2024 Madden Ring of Honor means to him: “As it stands, I couldn’t be more honored to be in the same class as one of the greatest to ever do it.”

Michael Vick
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Before the NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels has a few things to say: “I don’t back down from anything or anybody. So I worked hard for it, and I hoped God would meet my effort with a blessing.”

Jayden Daniels

Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones’ mom and grandmother leave him special messages ahead of his fourth Super Bowl appearance.

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