Early Career Chris Godwin started out playing football for the Cavaliers at Middletown High School in Delaware. He had a prolific High School career where he garnered multiple honors and […]
Blog - Archive: 2023
Courage Award Spotlight: Romeo Okwara
Early Career Romeo Okwara went to Ardrey Kell High School in North Carolina and was rated as a three-star recruit. He would end up committing to Notre Dame where he […]
Courage Award Spotlight: Josh Jacobs
Early Career Josh Jacobs lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended McLain High School. Through his early career, Josh and his family struggled. He has been open about being homeless and […]
Courage Award Spotlight: Jordan Fuller
Early Career Jordan Fuller started out at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in New Jersey. Like many other future NFL athletes, Jordan played multiple positions on his […]
Building Block Web Series: New York Jets Training Camp 2023
New York Jets players Solomon Thomas and Billy Turner tell us about receiving the award and what it means to them. They also talk about the upcoming season.
Courage Award Spotlight: Eddie Jackson
EARLY CAREER Eddie Jackson began his ascent to the NFL at Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Eddie would play both wide receiver and defensive back on […]
Courage Award Spotlight: Nick Gates
EARLY CAREER Nick Gates started out at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a well rounded athlete that played both baseball and football. Nick was ranked […]
Building Block Ep. 12: Jaycee Horn
Carolina Panthers 2022 recipient, Jaycee Horn, talks about what he learned from his father as he entered the NFL.
Building Block Ep. 11: Isaiah Oliver
Atlanta Falcons 2022 recipient, Isaiah Oliver, discusses being voted on his by teammates for the Ed Block Courage Award.
Courage Award Spotlight: Tre’Davious White
EARLY CAREER Tre’Davious White was recognized as a world class football player very early in his career. Coming out of Green Oaks High School in Louisiana, White was rated as […]