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More than a game — what football taught me about a life that heals

By Derwin GrayDeseret News

As a former BYU and NFL football player, sports served as a classroom that taught life-changing lessons. Are young people today experiencing sports the same way?

I recently received the Distinguished 2026 Alumni Award from Brigham Young University. Im deeply grateful. Not because of the recognition itself, but because of what it represents.

The award for me …