Jackie Battle

Jackie Battle is a graduate of the University of Houston and an 8 year NFL veteran playing with the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titans. Although he was a talented player, he emphasizes that his talent isn’t what got him to the NFL. His path to the NFL was difficult and unconventional, but that journey taught him many life lessons. Jackie shares his experience of growing up as an at risk youth to encourage younger generations that through hard work and perseverance their dreams can become reality.