When they say that sports is the best thing that has ever happened to mankind, they are right! While people with disabilities are often sidelined on the other fronts of life, sports never disappoint. For the Enochs High School Eagles varsity team’s remarkable QB, Jasen Bracy Jr., an important chapter is about to begin.

While he can’t see the light, it’s all bright times that await the young chap who is deprived of vision. Now that he will be soon stepping into college, there is one storied program that might open its doors for the high school quarterback.  

The unique partnership behind Jasen Bracy Jr.’s success

Being blind did not stop the high school quarterback Bracy Jr. from dreaming big. In spite of losing his eyesight, his passion for the game did not get dimmed. As Friday, November 1, marked his last game in college he is already preparing for his next big step. However, things have not been so easy for the young quarterback. What started off as a youth league gradually grew to high school varsity. But there came many roadblocks in between.

At the age of one, Bracy Jr. was diagnosed with retinal cancer and soon lost his complete vision by the time he turned seven. Now 18, he joined the youth league three years back and now his goal as he said is “to keep going.” However, it would not have been possible without his father, Bracy Sr.’s immense help.

The father-son duo had to fight to use a walkie-talkie tool to constantly communicate with the player. As the proud father shared, “I had to really explain to them that all I’m doing is trying to tell him so that he can paint a mental picture of what every other kid is seeing out there on the field.” And guess what? The father’s efforts did pay off well as Bracy Jr. is all confident about moving into the next chapter.   

Jasen Bracy Jr.’s secret to staying strong on and off the field

The young chap is now on a mission to stay just as mentally fit as he is on the gridiron in his fitness level. And looks like Bracy Jr. has already cracked the secret code, “I believe that life and football are 90% mental because once you let outside rumors in, that’s when you know you lost the mental game already.” 

In an interview with KCRA, the indomitable young athlete revealed how his whole life revolves around the sport, “I mean football is what I breathe in and breathe out.” He is okay with the setbacks that are going to come his way. But he is also sure how he would not allow the challenges to break his moral. “No matter how many times I get knocked down to the ground, I’m going to get back up and fight.” Now that he is all set to step into college, which program has the highest chance of accepting him with open arms?

Well, as you might know, Alabama Crimson Tide has been acing charitable endeavors for quite some time now. Started by the GOAT Nick Saban, now Kalen DeBoer carries forward the legacy. Even a few days back, Tide hosted two specially-abled siblings for their game. Now let’s see if Bama gives Jasen Bracy Jr a place in their storied program.