Arizona seems to be the premier retirement location for former NFL players as their sons are taking over The Valley’s high school football seen.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Brophy College Prep is a pipeline for NFL offspring, flexing six former pros’ kids on its roster, including Arizona Cardinals all-time wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald’s son, Devin. Brophy isn’t the only local school who has elite football genes on their sideline, Hamilton High School has an up-and-coming legacy on its squad
Three-time super bowl champion LeGarette Blount hung up his cleats following the 2018 season, passing the torch to his son, LeGarette Blount Jr. The younger of the two is following in his father’s footsteps, finishing out his freshman year at Hamilton. Like his father, he’ll have a chance to play at the next level one day.
Blount Jr. received his first Division I offer to Marshall on Thursday.
The wide receiver and defensive back differentiates from his father in stature, but isn’t short on talent. Blount Jr. only played one varsity game in 2024, but it was enough to earn him a D1 offer. In his lone rookie appearance, he grabbed an interception and recorded three tackles.
His dad hasn’t been shy about gloating about his son’s football conquests.
My dawg go hard asf! I’m so proud of you man! I see the grind and how hard you work! Gradually becoming a leader!Love to see your dedication and love for the game! Keep it up, your potential is thru the roof! Love you to infinity LB Jr! Now 13U season loading… It’s gonna be fun! pic.twitter.com/zqodQGbriz
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) May 20, 2023
Blount Sr. has his own list of accomplishments to brag about, winning three Super Bowls during his NFL career. He played for eight teams over the course of nine seasons, tallying 6,306 rushing yards and 56 rushing touchdowns. His 18 rushing touchdowns in 2016 led the league. He played college football at the University of Oregon.
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