The National Football League and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) are proud to announce the fourth annual 'NFL Latino Youth Honors' presented by Procter & Gamble, recognizing high school seniors of every background from across NFL club markets who not only excel on the field and in the classroom but also contribute to or engage meaningfully with Latino culture and community.
Building on the momentum from this year's success in the Bay Area, the program will soon return in its fourth year with an expanded footprint across the League this year.
The 49ers are looking to nominate two (2) high school senior football players in the Class of 2027 (1 male and 1 female; flag or tackle) from the Bay Area and look to recognize those honorees within our 49er Latino/Hispanic Heritage Game. The full list of honorees will be recognized by the NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, with a selection of eight finalists each receiving a grant award that can be used for college.
Key Program Highlights:
April 12th: Deadline for student athlete nominations
May: Panel review to select eight (8) finalists from the total nomination pool (each representing one of the NFL's eight divisions)
Summer: Finalists will be interviewed to help determine the two (2) national winners and Clubs will be asked to capture content of their respective finalists
September 15th through October 15th: Clubs to celebrate nominees throughout Latino Heritage Month
October/November: Finalist Social Media Bootcamp
January: Finalists will be profiled across NFL O&O channels and beyond
February: All eight finalists will travel to SB LXI in Los Angeles for Latino Youth Honors celebrations
Eligibility Criteria– All Clubs are invited to nominate a male and female high school senior football player (flag and tackle) to be considered for this year's program. The selection criteria include:
High school senior and flag or tackle football player
Based in or near the 32 NFL team markets
Be in good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0)
Verifiable football stats (season and career) with designation of tackle or flag
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