NFL and Procter & Gamble Recognize Trailblazing Youth Football Players Making an Impact in Latino Culture and Communities
NEW YORK, NY — The National Football League and Procter & Gamble announced the nominees for the fourth annual NFL Latino Youth Honors, 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 engage meaningfully with Latino culture and community. Procter & Gamble will serve its third year as the presenting sponsor of the Latino Youth Honors.
The NFL has highlighted impactful individuals for years, honoring outstanding youth football players in tackle and flag football. Thanks to support from P&G, eight high school seniors will each receive a grant award that can be used for college, including $25,000 grants for both the male and female national winners and $5,000 grants for each of the six other finalists.
“The NFL Latino Youth Honors celebrates the incredible impact of young leaders who are using the leadership lessons of football to uplift and inspire others, creating lasting impact in their schools, neighborhoods and communities,” said Marissa Solis, NFL senior vice president of global brand & consumer marketing. ” Together with Procter & Gamble, we are proud to recognize these young changemakers whose passion, perseverance and pride in their culture are helping shape a brighter future for the Latino community and for the game.”
All 32 NFL teams are invited to select a male and female high school senior football player to represent their team and submit these exemplary student-athletes to be considered for this year’s program.
The selection criteria for the NFL Latino Youth Honors includes:
- Being a high school senior
- A 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
This process led to the nomination of 61 outstanding student-athletes. These nominees will be honored during Latino Heritage Month celebrations hosted by their nominating teams.
From this talented pool, a panel will select eight finalists, each representing one of the eight NFL divisions.
In addition to the eight finalists receiving a grant award that can be used for college, they will also participate in a variety of special events taking place in Los Angeles during Super Bowl LXI Week.
Activities will be designed to provide mentorship, guidance and resources to pursue careers in the sports industry, a male and female national winner will be announced, and all eight finalists will attend the Big Game.
Below is the full list of 2026 NFL Latino Youth Honors nominees:
| Jameson Javier “JJ” Diaz Arizona Cardinals | Amaya Grace Moreno Arizona Cardinals | Erin Barlow Atlanta Falcons | Alex Morales Atlanta Falcons | |
| Katherine Alvarado Baltimore Ravens | Jose Sorto Baltimore Ravens | Yeriel Diaz-Peña Buffalo Bills | Bella Pastrana Buffalo Bills | |
| John Dilone Carolina Panthers | Angela Rueda Carolina Panthers | Alejandro Gonzalez Chicago Bears | Alison Segarra Chicago Bears | |
| Yaleiska Diaz Cleveland Browns | Breylen Garza Cleveland Browns | Ximena Herrera Dallas Cowboys | Shia-Mikel Valerio Dallas Cowboys | |
| Giovanni Mujica Denver Broncos | Megan Romero Denver Broncos | Illianna Enriquez Detroit Lions | Gavin Riley Raysin Detroit Lions | |
| Quintin Arizola Green Bay Packers | Kriz Alvarez Houston Texans | Victoria Cruz Houston Texans | Jeremiah Gonzales Indianapolis Colts | |
| Andrea Loza Indianapolis Colts | Lorena Clutter Jacksonville Jaguars | Enrique Ordoñez Jacksonville Jaguars | Ian Calderon Kansas City Chiefs | |
| Jordan Garcia Kansas City Chiefs | Israel Corona Las Vegas Raiders | Gabriela Mercado Las Vegas Raiders | Derek Gonzalez Los Angeles Chargers | |
| Jessica Manriquez Los Angeles Chargers | Marcus Lechuga Los Angeles Rams | Lexi Loya Los Angeles Rams | Andrew LaPorte Miami Dolphins | |
| Fernanda Moreno Miami Dolphins | Joaquin Lechuga Minnesota Vikings | Emily Ramirez Gonzalez Minnesota Vikings | Melany Colindres Avelino New England Patriots | |
| Juanito Delacruz New England Patriots | Aylinne Alexandra Diaz Guevara New Orleans Saints | Miguel Paniagua New Orleans Saints | Myriam Areche New York Giants | |
| Joaquin Velez Phillips New York Giants | Oscar Frias New York Jets | Isabella Quispe New York Jets | Sincere Perez Philadelphia Eagles | |
| Nalianna Velazquez Philadelphia Eagles | Carlos Lizarraga Pittsburgh Steelers | Raulimar Ramirez-Perez Pittsburgh Steelers | Denisse Heredia San Francisco 49ers | |
| Luis Velasco San Francisco 49ers | Giovanni Silva Seattle Seahawks | Gabriela Peralta Seattle Seahawks | Mia Garcia Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
| Aaron Olviero Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Emily Castillo Tennessee Titans | Brayden Santibanez Tennessee Titans | Ashley Alas-Calito Washington Commanders | |
| Lucas Trejo Washington Commanders | ||||
For more information on this program, visit http://nfl.com/LatinoYouthHonors
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