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Chasing an NFL dream: Steven Parker begins pursuit toward his lifetime goal

I’ve wanted to be an NFL player since I’ve laid hands on a football.

My parents put a football in my hand at age 3. I started tackle football in the first grade and I can say it was the most fun that I ever had playing sports. I loved the sport so much. Of course, I always had a love and passion for basketball as well but football was always at the top.

For me, being this close and having the opportunity to make a dream come true is great. It seemed so far away but now it’s this close.