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Welcome to Teenage Job, a series in which athletes reminisce about their adventures in the labor force in the years before they made it big.

Richard Sherman

In this installment of When I Knew, David Johnson remembers the moment when he knew he had a chance to be more than just another football player.

David Johnson

This is why you chose Ohio State, and why Ohio State chose you. This is your legacy game.

Chris “Beanie” Wells

Football has been everything to me since I was 10 years old. For the past few months, all of that has been taken away.

J.J. Watt

Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is former Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Mark Clayton

To push out the hate you have to teach our youth to value empathy and acceptance and inclusion. That’s how you’ll finally get rid of the racism and the ignoranc

Richard Sherman

We were prepared for a lot of things going into T.J.'s first surgery. But nothing — nothing — can prepare you for seeing your baby in that condition.

Greg Olsen

Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is former New York Giant and two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Justin Tuck

A look inside Von Miller’s Celebrity Steak-Out which raised over $480,000 to benefit Von’s Vision Foundation, providing children with eye care and corrective ey

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Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Malcolm Butler

It’s what Lil’ Brod would have wanted. I knew I needed to be strong for him. All he wanted me to do was ball.

Kwon Alexander

I know it is hard right now, but trust me when I tell you that it will get better. I’m living breathing proof of that.

David Johnson

Maybe I don’t look like the average punter, but that’s cool with me, because I’m not trying to be average.

Marquette King

Next up in our What the (Blank)? series is New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings. Yes, this is his real handwriting.

Rashad Jennings