Raiders' Josh Jacobs Gave Back to Las Vegas Youth

Even among the glitz and glam of Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Raiders still made time to give back to the community.

Through the alliance of Good Sport, NFL PLAY 60, and Gatorade's Equity in Sports initiative, the NFL and Gatorade presented the After-School All-Star Las Vegas program with a grant for equipment and other resources at B. Mahlon Brown Junior High School last Friday.

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and Mexican national team flag football star Diana Flores delivered the donation. They also participated in a game of flag football with the students.

"Working with NFL Play 60 during this week is the embodiment of what PepsiCo and Gatorade hope to achieve with all the local youth programs we touch,” said Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Multicultural Development, North America.

“To see the kids play and interact with pros like Josh and Diana makes our impact that much more special as we continue to break down barriers in access to sport."

Below is more information on NFL PLAY 60 and Gatorade's Equity in Sports initiative:

Per NFL.com: "For more than 15 years, the NFL PLAY 60 initiative has been the League's national Youth Health and Wellness platform to empower youth to get physically active for at least 60 minutes a day and encourage a healthy lifestyle. The PLAY 60 Movement will continue to serve and motivate the next generation of youth alongside the 32 NFL clubs and our PLAY 60 partners to get moving and PLAY 60."

According to Gatorade, Gatorade's Equity in Sports initiative works "to break down barriers and build a more equitable world in sports."

From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.

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