The Watts Rams youth football program in Los Angeles helps at-risk kids by teaching discipline and helping with school.
“I look at them like family. Like, it’s a father figure, like a male role model to me,” he said. “And then my teammates, man, that’s brothers and sisters.”
Evan’s grades have dramatically improved since he joined the team, going from D’s and F’s to straight A’s. He haswith the Rams’ defensive standout Aaron Donald and earned a scholarship to The Future Elite Academy in Westlake Village, California. “I’ve gotten so many opportunities, from going to a school that cost $38,000 a year to attend to being in an NFL kickoff commercial with Aaron Donald,” he said. “I mean, it’s been amazing.”The Los Angeles Rams caught wind of the team and have provided uniforms as well as a new field. The kids also get the chance to meet and learn from the players. The team was impressed with the impact the police want to have.
“So, they invited me down to Watts to do a ride-along, some of the officers, back in 2017 and just fell in love with their vision and what they’re trying to do,” Los Angeles Rams vice president of community affairs Molly Higgins said.
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