The National Football League‘s Las Vegas Raiders continue to reach down into the roots of the game of football in the state of Nevada.
Earlier this month, student-athletes on the Arbor View High School football team got a special visit from Raiders’ area scout Curtis Knox II. It was all part of the NFL team’s ELITE (Education, Leadership, Integrity, Teamwork, Equality) Chat Series, a platform developed by the Raiders to assist in the development of young athletes. Raiders current players, alumni, coaches and front office staff get the opportunity to speak in-person to local high school and youth football players to talk about character development and getting better on and off the football field.
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Knox spoke to the Arbor View players about his journey from high school through his college football playing days to ascending to his current job as an NFL Scout. Along the way, he’s worked for the Indianapolis Colts, Ohio State and the NFL Combine. He gave some insight into the NFL Draft process and how important decisions players are making in high school relate to their professional futures. During his hour long chat, he also answered questions from players and coaches.
Last year, Arbor View finished No. 5 in the High School Football America Nevada Top 10 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.
