Several young athletes with NFL bloodlines have made their mark in the recent NFL draft, following in the footsteps of their famous fathers.
Jonah Elliss, son of former NFL defensive tackle Luther Elliss, was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round. Luther, who played for Detroit and Denver, also served as the team chaplain for the Broncos during their Super Bowl season in 2015. Jonah is excited to continue his football journey in the same place where his father once played.
Kris Jenkins, a standout player for national champion Michigan, was chosen by the Bengals in the second round. His father, Kris Jenkins Sr., had a successful career as a defensive tackle for Carolina and the New York Jets, while his uncle is Super Bowl champion Cullen Jenkins.
Luke McCaffrey, son of former star receiver Ed McCaffrey and brother of current NFL player Christian McCaffrey, was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the third round. Luke is set to continue the family legacy in the league.
Marvin Harrison Jr. and Joe Alt made history by becoming the 10th and 11th families to have both a father and son selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Harrison, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., was picked by Arizona, while Alt, son of former first-round pick John Alt, was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers.
These young prospects are not the only ones with NFL lineage in this year's draft. More players with famous football fathers, such as Frank Gore Jr., Brenden Rice (son of Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice), and Jeremiah Trotter Jr., are expected to be selected in the later rounds.
With the NFL draft showcasing the next generation of talent, it's clear that football excellence runs in the family for these young athletes.
