Shigeo is the current commissioner of the National Gay Flag Football League and Jodie serves on the National Gay Flag Football League Board of Directors and is part of the winningest program in the Women's+ Division and the overall NGFFL. Joel serves on the National Gay Flag Football League Board of Directors, is a former commissioner for the Phoenix Gay Flag Football League, and plays on the Arizona Arsenal, one of the LGBTQ+ teams representing Phoenix. Last year, the Gay Bowl took place in Arizona. The NFL, the Cardinals, and several other NFL teams support the NGFFL. Joel Horton, Shigeo Iwamiya and Jodie Turner (National Gay Flag Football League ) – Arizona Cardinals: As part of the NFL's ongoing work to embrace and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, representatives from the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) will make the Cardinals pick.The night of the Draft Pick, April 29, is the same date that Second Lieutenant Gadsden was killed in Iraq. This year, the Gadsden's, a Gold Star family, will join Commissioner Goodell on stage in Round 2 to help make the team's selection. For this year's Draft, the NFL will highlight its partnership with TAPS, which offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. The Gadsden Family (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ) – Atlanta Falcons: The NFL's Salute to Service initiative looks to honor, empower and connect service members and military families.Ben was surprised by Patriots Chairman and CEO ROBERT KRAFT who told him he was making this year's Round 2 Draft Pick. Ben was diagnosed with leukemia in 2017, and the Patriots were part of what kept his spirits up. Ben Lepper (Make-A-Wish) – New England Patriots: Ben, a Make-A-Wish child who has overcome leukemia will see his wish come to fruition as he announces the New England Patriots' second-round pick this year alongside Patriots' 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Lawrence Guy.There will also be six local high school student-athletes from Basic, Chaparral, Desert Oasis, Green Valley, Liberty and Spring Valley who will interact with NFL Prospects and receive a firsthand look at the Draft production as they participate in handing the prospect their New Era Draft cap upon being selected. Local Youth Football Players – Pick 15, Philadelphia Eagles: Six local high school student-athletes from Bishop Gorman, Clark, Green Valley, Liberty, Moapa Valley and Shadow Ridge will join Commissioner Goodell on stage to announce the Philadelphia Eagles round one selection.Sam, who has battled a heart condition, received a heart transplant and is doing much better.
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An ESPN crew was on-hand to capture the big surprise for a feature that will air as part of the ESPN "My Wish" series in July.
Earlier today, Sam learned that his wish would come true from New York Giants legend Eli Manning. Sam Prince (Make-A-Wish) – Pick 5, New York Giants: Make-A-Wish recipient Sam Prince will have his wish granted when he joins Commissioner Goodell to announce his favorite team, the New York Giants, Round 1 pick.The following information about the announcers was from a press release sent by the NFL:
Other fans of football with inspirational stories and organizations such as Make-A-Wish, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and the National Gay Flag Football League will announce picks during round one, two, and three. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Some Las Vegas locals, from high school students to teachers, will be on stage to announce NFL picks throughout the three days of the NFL Draft.