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Fuel Up to Play 60
The National Football League brings NFL excitement to school wellness! All 32 NFL teams are involved with the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, and since the program’s inception, over 1,300 player visits have taken place at schools involved in the program.
Meet the Fuel Up to Play 60
Player of the Month:
Ameer Abdullah, starting running back for the Detroit Lions, is beginning his first year as a Fuel Up to Play 60 player ambassador. Ameer played college football at the University of Nebraska and is originally from Homewood, Alabama. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2015. In the first game of the 2016 NFL season, Ameer did a little bit of everything, rushing 12 times for 63 yards to go along with 5 receptions for 57 yards and 1 touchdown. Thanks to Ameer's contributions, the Lions went on to win the game 29 – 25 against the Tennessee Titans.
Ameer Abdullah, Detroit LionsMEET THE FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 PLAYER AMBASSADORS
Ameer Abdullah
#21, Running Back
5'9", 203 lbs
Detroit Lions
- Born: June 13, 1993
- College: Nebraska
Meet Our Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassadors
Many NFL players represent
Fuel Up to Play 60 on their respective teams across the country. Learn more about these players both on and off the field!
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MEET THE FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 PLAYER AMBASSADORS
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Ameer Abdullah
#21, Running Back
5'9", 203 lbs
Detroit Lions
- Born: June 13, 1993
- College: Nebraska
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Dwayne Allen
#83, Tight End
6'3", 265
Indianapolis Colts
- Born: February 24, 1990
- College: Clemson
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Connor Barwin
#98 Linebacker
6’4”, 264 lbs
Philadelphia Eagles
- Born: Oct. 15, 1986
- College: Cincinnati
- Favorite Snack: Cottage Cheese
- Favorite FUTP 60 Memory: Attending the Fuel Greatness event in Philadelphia
- How do you stay active in the off season? Walking my dogs around my neighborhood!
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Matt Bosher
#5, Punter
6'0", 208
Atlanta Falcons
- Born: October 18, 1987
- College: Georgia
- What food do you fuel up with? Big, cold bowl of cereal
- What is your favorite way to play? Free diving
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Ice cream
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Duane Brown
#76, Offensive Tackle
6'4", 303
Houston Texans
- Born: August 30, 1985
- College: Virginia Tech
- What food do you fuel up with? Turkey sausage and egg whites
- What is your favorite way to play? Walking his dog
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Yogurt
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David Bruton
#30, Safety
6'2", 225
Washington Redskins
- Born: July 23, 1987
- College: Notre Dame
- What food do you fuel up with? Vanilla yogurt with granola and strawberries
- What is your favorite way to play? Riding his bike
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Chocolate and strawberry milk
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Morgan Burnett
#42, Safety
6'1", 209
Green Bay Packers
- Born: January 13, 1989
- College: Georgia Tech
- What food do you fuel up with? Oatmeal and scrambled eggs with orange juice
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing ball with his kids outside
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Strawberry Yogurt
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Calais Campbell
#93, Defensive End
6’8”, 300
Arizona Cardinals
- Born: September 1, 1986
- College: Miami
- What food do you fuel up with? Oatmeal with bananas and milk
- What is your favorite way to play? Hiking
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Yogurt with fruit
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Barry Church
#42, Safety
6'2", 218
Dallas Cowboys
- Born: February 11, 1988
- College: Toledo
- What food do you fuel up with? A bowl of cereal with chopped bananas
- What is your favorite way to play? I love to play a couple of pick up games. If it's a nice day, I'll take my dog for a good run around the neighborhood.
- What is your favorite dairy snack? I love strawberry yogurt or a couple slices of cheese on top of wheat crackers
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Dustin Colquitt
#2, Punter
6'3", 210
Kansas City Chiefs
- Born: May 6, 1982
- College: Tennessee
- What food do you fuel up with? Southwest omelet with salsa and mixed cheeses
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing with his kids in the backyard
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Chocolate milk
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Sharrif Floyd
#73, Defensive Tackle
6'3", 305
Minnesota Vikings
- Born: May 28, 1991
- College: Florida
- What food do you fuel up with? Fish
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing basketball
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Yogurt
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Graham Gano
#9, Kicker
6'2", 205
Carolina Panthers
- Born: April 9, 1987
- College: Florida State
- What food do you fuel up with? Scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese
- What is your favorite way to play? Soccer with his kids in the backyard
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Chocolate milk
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Virgil Green
#85 Tight End
6’3", 249 lbs.
Denver Broncos
- Born: Aug. 3, 1988
- College: Nevada
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Steven Hauschka
#4, Kicker
6'4", 210
Seattle Seahawks
- Born: June 29, 1985
- College: NC State
- What food do you fuel up with? Berries, granola and milk
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing golf
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Greek yogurt
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Cameron Heyward
#97, Defensive End
6'5", 295
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Born: May 6, 1989
- College: Ohio State University
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Michael Johnson
#90, Defensive End
6'7", 280
Cincinnati Bengals
- Born: February 7, 1987
- College: Georgia Institute of Technology
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Sam Koch
#4, Punter
6'1", 222
Baltimore Ravens
- Born: August 13, 1982
- College: Nebraska
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Devin McCourty
#32, Safety
5'10, 195
New England Patriots
- Born: August 13, 1987
- College: Rutgers
- What food do you fuel up with? Cereal with milk
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing basketball
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Chocolate milk
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Jason McCourty
#30, Cornerback
6'0", 193
Tennessee Titans
- Born: August 13, 1987
- College: Rutgers
- What food do you fuel up with? Yogurt
- What is your favorite way to play? Running around with his kids
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Chocolate milk
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Justin Pugh
#67, Offensive Guard
6'4", 301
New York Giants
- Born: August 15, 1990
- College: Syracuse University
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Denard Robinson
#16, Running Back
6'0, 197
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Born: September 22, 1990
- College: Michigan
- What food do you fuel up with? Fruit and a healthy omelet
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing tag with the neighborhood kids
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Cereal with milk and a smoothie
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Eddie Royal
#19, Wide Receiver
5’10”, 185
Chicago Bears
- Born: May 21, 1986
- College: Virginia Tech
- What food do you fuel up with? Yogurt with granola
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing basketball
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Milk
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CJ Spiller
#28, Running Back
5'11, 200
New Orleans Saints
- Born: August 5, 1987
- College: Clemson
- What food do you fuel up with? Scrambled eggs with cheese
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing with his daughter and nephews
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Yogurt
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Joe Thomas
#73, Offensive Tackle
6’0”, 312
Cleveland Browns
- Born: December 4, 1984
- College: Wisconsin
- What food do you fuel up with? Yogurt parfait
- What is your favorite way to play? Playing with his kids
- What is your favorite dairy snack? String cheese
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Alterraun Verner
#21, Cornerback
5'10", 187
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Born: December 13, 1988
- College: UCLA
- What food do you fuel up with? Bowl of pasta before a game
- What is your favorite way to play? Golfing
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Yogurt
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Cameron Wake
#91, Defensive End
6'3", 262
Miami Dolphins
- Born: January 30, 1982
- College: Penn State
- What food do you fuel up with? Bowl of cereal
- What is your favorite way to play? Lifting weights
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Parfait
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Muhammad Wilkerson
#96, Defensive End
6'4", 315
New York Jets
- Born: October 22, 1989
- College: Temple
- What food do you fuel up with?
- What is your favorite way to play?
- What is your favorite dairy snack?
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Aaron Williams
#23, Safety
6'0, 199
Buffalo Bills
- Born: April 23, 1990
- College: Texas
- What food do you fuel up with? Waffles
- What is your favorite way to play? Riding his horses
- What is your favorite dairy snack? Strawberry yogurt
Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassadors nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
Ambassadors continue to not only make a difference in America's schools but within their communities
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