Union Football Player Nominated For NY Giants Award

UNION, NJ — A Union High School football player has been nominated for the 2017 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and NY Giants.

These students have been nominated by their coaches for their commitment, teamwork, will, character and dedication.

Alex Acevedo of Union High School in Union was among the week 3 nominations.

"Alex has been a shining example of leadership and effort for our football program," Union head football coach Lou Grasso said. "His work ethic has been an inspiration to his teammates and coaches.”

Outside of being an excellent football player, Acevedo is highly active in the school community and also maintains a part-time job while balancing his academics and extracurricular activities.

"If you give effort on every single play you're on the field, then your teammates start to notice and they give the same effort. It applies to me because I'm a nice guy to my teammates, and I constantly remind them to give 100 percent effort during every single play," Acevedo said about how the award applies to him.

Voting for these nominees will be open for 25 days with final vote tally determining who will be named the group’s finalist. One grand prize winner will be selected based on video submissions stating why they have the Heart of a Giant and will be honored on the field during a New York Giants’ home game.

All six finalists will receive $1,500 for their high school’s football program, with the winner’s school getting an additional $3,500.

For more information on the program or to vote for Acevedo click here.

(Image via www2.usafootball.com: Alex Acevedo of Union High School)

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