Roderick Byers Clemson
#40 – RS-Sr./DL/Rock Hill, S.C. “No matter what happens, I will always have the victory because of Christ. Whether it’s people doubting me or things aren't going my way in a game, I know I can overcome all things because a price has been paid for me. I am who God says I am, and I can do all things through him.” | |
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Eric Mac Lain Clemson
#78 – RS-Gr./OL/Hope Mills, N.C. “I play with the intent to glorify the Lord on every snap, so that people may see His light shining through me—Matthew 5:14.” | |
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Roberto Aguayo
Florida State
#19 – RS-Jr./K/Mascotte, Fla.
“It not only impacts sports, but it impacts my life. I put in hard work and dedication to honor Him and what He went through when He died for our sins.” | |
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Cason Beatty Florida State
#38 – Sr./P/Charlotte, N.C. “Jesus’ ultimate victory dying for us has impacted me through the game of football. Inspired by Him, I put it all out in practices and games for my coaches and my teammates.” | |
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Keith Kelsey Louisville
#55 – Jr./LB/Gainesville, Fla. “It just teaches me to go hard no matter the difficulty or obstacle. If my Lord and Savior can endure such pain, then there is nothing I cannot do to bring Him glory. Colossians 3 instructs us to do everything with all of our hearts. I use football to bring Him glory.” | |
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Corvin Lamb Louisville
#4 – RS-Sr./RB/Miami “Jesus’ victory on the cross impacted my life, knowing He died for my sins. My approach to the game is that God has already given me the victory (1 Corinthians). My mind, body and soul are in His hands. He has a plan, and in order for it to go accordingly, I go hard.” | |
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A.J. Cole III NC State
#90 – Fr./P/College Park, Ga. “It gives me a reason to play football and provides me with peace, knowing that whatever happens on the field I know I am loved by Him.” | |
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Cole Cook NC State
#48 – Soph./TE/Carrollton, Ga. “Jesus’ victory on the cross saved me, so the least I can do is work as hard as I can with the gifts I have been given to use football as a tool to point others to Christ and glorify His name.” | |
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Kendall Fuller Virginia Tech
#11 – Jr./CB/Baltimore "What Jesus did on the cross was just simply amazing. The love He has for us, the sacrifice He made to get off the throne of God and come save us for our sins motivates me to get on the field and praise Him and give Him all the glory." | |
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Andrew Motuapuaka Virginia Tech
#54 – RS-Soph./LB/Virginia Beach, Va. “What He did on the cross lets us live freely. I can play freely, not trying to impress the coaches, not trying to impress the audience, but just playing for the ‘Audience of One,’ and that’s Jesus Christ.” | |