This week, Touchdown Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Heisman Trophy winner and former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Tebow, on behalf of the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, discussed joining forces with New Orleans nonprofit Son of a Saint for a day of mentorship and reflected on his conversation with 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
“Many people have come together to make an impact. You to hear so many of the stories of these young men. It’s not just in their communities but around the world,” said Tebow, describing his experience at the ‘Son of a Saint’ event. “Whether that’s like Gavin Sawchuk in South Africa teaching kids how to play soccer, or it’s J.J. Weaver starting his foundation, or so many of these amazing young men that truly have ripple effects that will last for generations.”
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- Allstate AFCA Good Works Day at Son of a Saint 12.31.24 Photo: Tyler Kaufman/©2024
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- Allstate AFCA Good Works Day at Son of a Saint 12.31.24 Photo: Tyler Kaufman/©2024
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- Allstate AFCA Good Works Day at Son of a Saint 12.31.24 Photo: Tyler Kaufman/©2024
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- Allstate AFCA Good Works Day at Son of a Saint 12.31.24 Photo: Tyler Kaufman/©2024
Tebow was among the many former Heisman Trophy winners who welcomed Travis Hunter, the legendary group’s latest member.
“I got to see him, welcome and congratulate him. I got to see him the night before, the night of, and the next day before everybody went their separate ways,” Tebow explained. “(He is) a really amazing young man. He’s when people write about him or talk about him on SportsCenter. It’s always the, you know, the exciting plays in the flash. But when you really get to know him, he’s kind, he’s humble, he, you know, you get to meet his family and friends and loved ones that were with him.”
Hunter played both sides of the ball while at Colorado to earn accolades as one of the best players in college football. He projects to be one of the top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
“It’s fun to see behind the scenes, and he’s a really amazing young man, hard worker, dedicated, and just there’s it. It just oozes out of him, and he’s extremely sincere,” Tebow said. “(I am) really just proud of him the way he’s represented the Heisman and then, and also love the way he finished the year. I know they didn’t win, but you just look at the effort, how he represented Colorado and Deion (Sanders), and everything. And it’s just he’s done it with such energy, passion, and joy, and I believe it’s contagious. Like, I want to be around it.”
The following links provide more information on this year’s Allstate AFCA Good Works Team & New Orleans’ Son of a Saint organization.
