Jake Pratt, Alabama’s Viral Football Player, Makes Recruiting Stop in Auburn

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October 9, 2017

Jake Pratt, the Vestavia Hills High School senior with Down Syndrome who went viral after his touchdown run in the preseason game against Briarwood Christian is getting even more national attention. Just weeks after being invited to Death Valley to meet Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, Pratt was invited to take a recruiting trip to Jordan-Hare and spend a Saturday on the plains.

Pratt got the opportunity to meet head coach Gus Malzahn, quarterback Jarret Stidham, and Pratt’s favorite player, running back Kerryon Johnson. In an interview with WBRC‘s Sheldon Haygood, Pratt said that Johnson was his favorite player because he carries the ball like he does. Malzahn even invited him to come carry the ball for the Tigers next season.

Pratt has stolen the hearts of football fans across the country. His love and dedication for the game is inspiring, and the love that coaches like Gus Malzahn and Dabo Swinney have shown Pratt is amazing.

Check out Sheldon Haygood’s interview with Jake in Jordan-Hare below:

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