In the Pot Sports

THE 2017 NFL DRAFT

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” author=”-William Shakespeare” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet?

 

[/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]

Juliet from William Shakespeare’s play “Romeo & Juliet” will testify that a person’s name is just an outer shell that encompasses our true self. It’s the inner character, drive, and personality of a human being that determines our greatness. So I asked myself, “What’s in an NFL Draft name, by any other sport would smell as sweet?”

 

On April 27-29, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA the 82nd NFL Draft took place and lives were changed as Commissioner Roger Goodell and others announced the new class of men for the American football realm. 22 prospects and 14 college head coaches attended the actual ceremony in Philadelphia, while all other hopefuls patiently awaited their fate at home or a special location surrounded by family and friends.

__________________________________________________

It is an extreme honor to have your name called out loud for the world to hear and many people dream of this opportunity. However, the dream of playing professional sports doesn’t always align with one’s destiny.
__________________________________________________
The odds of playing in the NFL are staggering, to say the least. According to a 2015-2016 NCAA data report, out of 14 athletic selections available to high school students, football leads among all other sports with 1,083,308 participants in the men’s category. After high school, only 73,660 move on to NCAA schools to continue their passion of playing football in college. From here, 16,369 end up becoming draft eligible to fill only 253 NFL draft openings. Therefore based off of these numbers, 1.5% of NCAA students have a chance of entering a professional football organization.
__________________________________________________
So again you may ask, “What’s so special about an NFL draft name?”  It’s not the name of an individual we should focus on, but we should celebrate the odds this athlete had to overcome to reach this pinnacle in life. It is the tireless work ethic, determination, stamina, sleepless nights, injuries, and other obstacles that helped this dream become a reality.

 
On April 27, 2017, one of my dreams for the Houston Texans became a reality when the organization selected Clemson University Quarterback, Deshaun Watson, during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. As I stated in a previous post, I had a feeling the Texans were going to draft a QB in the first round due to all the variables that fell into place, and what an awesome pick it was indeed. The City of Houston and Texans fans abroad are excited to see the development of this young man take forth once the new NFL season begins. It is being reported that Deshaun Watson will wear the number four, which is the same jersey number he wore in college.

Order your authentic Deshaun Watson jersey here by visiting our NFL Shop affiliate link via the jersey image above. Free shipping available for a limited time and it takes 2-4 weeks for actual delivery.

Overall the 2017 NFL Draft was quite eventful to watch as the players showed various emotions and wore custom made suit designs. View some of my favorite and most memorable moments below.

 

 

 

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery admin_label=”Gallery” fullwidth=”on” show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” background_layout=”dark” auto=”off” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” caption_all_caps=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” gallery_ids=”4099,4100,4101,4102,4103,4104,4105,4106,4107,4108,4109,4110,4111,4112,4113,4114,4115,4116,4117,4118″] [/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]