There are many present NFL gamers whose fathers got here earlier than them.
49ers star operating again Christian McCaffrey is the son of Ed McCaffrey, a former NFL extensive receiver. Broncos stud cornerback Pat Surtain II is locking up receivers similar to his father, Pat Surtain, did throughout his time within the league. Cardinals rookie extensive receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is excelling on offense in a similar way to his father, Marvin Harrison.
It is simple to know why these youngsters observe of their fathers’ footsteps. Between genetics and being uncovered to the game at such an early age, it creates an ideal recipe for a future NFL participant. Not all of them flip into professionals, however there are a selection of examples that the league has seen of fathers and sons suiting up within the NFL.
Giants operating again Devin Singletary hails from a soccer household — however does that household embrace former Bears linebacker and Corridor of Famer Mike Singletary?
The Sporting Information explains the connection between Devin and Mike Singletary.
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Is Devin Singletary associated to Mike Singletary?
Soccer aficionados hoping there’s a connection between the 2 Singletarys shall be disillusioned to search out out there is no such thing as a relationship between the 2. The one connection between Devin and Mike is their final names.
Devin was born and raised in Florida. He attended American Heritage Faculty in Delray Seaside, Fla., the place he performed highschool soccer earlier than committing to Florida Atlantic.
Mike was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He nonetheless resides within the Lone Star State, the place he’s the head coach of the soccer crew at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas. He does have youngsters with soccer ties; nonetheless, none are Devin. Mike’s son, Matt, performed school soccer at Baylor and California Polytechnic State College within the late 2000s as a defensive finish.
These two aren’t the one NFL gamers with Singletary as their surname. Invoice Singletary suited up for the Giants in 1974, whereas Reggie Singletary had a five-year profession for the Eagles from 1986 to 1990. Not one of the 4 seem like associated.
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Devin Singletary dad and mom
Singletary is the son of Sabrina Clark and Devonn Singletary.
The elder Singletary additionally was a soccer participant. Devonn performed the game at Norfolk State College, the place he earned the nickname “Motor.” That moniker was handed all the way down to his son, who carries the identical nickname now within the NFL.