Prep News

Sep 08 2014

Scholar Baller® of the Month: Noor Davis

Every month, NFL Player Engagement and Scholar Baller® highlight a high school or college football student-athlete for their outstanding performance in the classroom and community. This month’s Scholar-Baller of the Month is Noor Davis, a junior linebacker for the Stanford Cardinal.

Aug 18 2014

My Experience at the NFL-Wharton PREP Leadership Program

2014 NFL-Wharton PREP Leadership Program Participant Tre Moore shares his experiences at the program.

Aug 18 2014

Making Connections

2014 NFL-Wharton PREP Leadership Program experience Ciara Lusina shares her experiences from the program.

Aug 18 2014

What the College Admissions Numbers Really Mean: Apply Early and Test Early

Another year brings the perennial concern that it is harder than ever to gain admission to a selective college. Stanford, for example, admitted just 5.07% of its 42,167 applicants this year, the lowest in the University’s history.

Aug 14 2014

Scholar Baller® of the Month: Joshua Dobbs

Every month, NFL Player Engagement and Scholar Baller® highlight a high school or college football student-athlete for their outstanding performance in the classroom and community. This month’s Scholar-Baller of the Month is Joshua Dobbs, a sophomore quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Aug 11 2014

Part 2 - HOF Weekend: A daughter's perspective

Saenea Williams, daughter of 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Aeneas Williams, shares her experience from HOF Weekend in Canton, OH.

Aug 01 2014

HOF Weekend: A daughter's perspective

Daughter of 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Aeneas Williams shares her thoughts on growing up with her Dad and the special weekend ahead.

Jul 21 2014

4th and 1 Camp Helping Kids Prepare for Life

Miami Dolphins Director of Player Development Kaleb Thornhill enjoys mentoring kids. So when he found out about the non-profit youth football and academic camp 4th and 1 and its mission to help student-athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds go to college, he knew he needed to bring it to his alma mater, Michigan State University, in his hometown, East Lansing, Mich.

Jul 21 2014

The Jefferson Awards Lead360 Finalist

In June, 16 year old Valerie Weisler joined the NFL at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony, where she represented her organization, The Validation Project, a global movement uniting teenagers to turn passion into positive action through community service and mentorships.

Jul 21 2014

An Interview With Coach John Beam

Coach John Beam, the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for Laney College, has coached twelve players in the National Football League.