The Players Tribune

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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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

Jack Sawyer

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

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

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.

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

Adonai Mitchell declares for the NFL: “I’m most excited about what’s next — for both of us.” 

Adonai Mitchell

University of Texas WR Jordan Whittington on why he is returning: “I can’t tell you how hard it is to be 17, 18 years old, and to be so completely sure that something is going to happen for you, and then it just ... doesn’t.”

Jordan Whittington

Ahead of the NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson pens a letter to general managers: “This isn’t just about football. It’s life changing.”

Anthony Richardson

Hendon Hooker wrote this for Tennessee: “If you’re trying to tell the story of this season, you can’t leave Tennessee out. We weren’t unbeatable — but we were most definitely undeniable.”

Hendon Hooker

Paris Johnson Jr. is ready to run through a wall for Ohio State: “Columbus became my favorite place on earth.”

Paris Johnson Jr.

Don’t sleep on Max Duggan and TCU Football: “We’ve been READY, no matter what, especially when we’ve faced adversity.”

Max Duggan

I don’t see this as an underdog story, or like it’s crazy that we made it from 1–10 two years ago to 6–0 now... Those times helped build these times.

Mikel Jones
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Former QB Robert Griffin III looks back on his most memorable road game where he helped Baylor bring home its first win over Texas in over a decade.

Robert Griffin III
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Five-star safety recruit Caleb Downs makes his college announcement with The Players’ Tribune. 

Caleb Downs

For Quinn Ewers, it’s always been Texas: “I’m getting a chance to create my own legacy with the Longhorns.”

Quinn Ewers

Derek Stingley Jr. says goodbye to LSU and officially declares for the 2022 NFL draft.

Derek Stingley Jr.

Kedon Slovis announces his decision to transfer to the University of Pittsburgh.

Kedon Slovis

A message to Notre Dame football fans, from your new head coach Marcus Freeman.

Marcus Freeman