In the NFL combine, the Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo surprised almost everyone. After electing not to run the 40 yard dash, 10-yard split, 3-cone drill, and 20-yard shuttle, he posted the 2nd best vertical jump, 39.5 inches, among the RBs. NFL teams rushed in to meet him. The Buccaneers, Cardinals, Broncos, Browns, Cowboys, and Chargers are a few of those.

Overall, the 23-year-old is projected to be picked up in 3rd and 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Amid all this, his beliefs are receiving attention.

What is Cam Skattebo’s religion?

The 5 feet 9 inches athlete is a believer. He showed it firsthand during a college football game against Texas. When the freshman RB Nick Sanders requested him to pray after the game, Cam Skattebo happily obliged. Both sat down and prayed to the almighty. The RB had lost the game and was throwing up. But like a true Christian, it didn’t deter him from praying.

It was enough to send fans into a frenzy. A pastor even shared the video on his Instagram account, thanking Cam Skattebo for displaying his belief to the world, not giving in to the pressure. This has made teams interested in him. He even showed off his desire to join the 49ers, by wearing the Niners jersey of their star RB Christian McCaffrey.

With such a strong belief in god, he has given beastly performances. In 49 games (36 starters), the college RB has 709 receptions in 4,386 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns. His receiving game wasn’t bad either. Skattebo had 12 receptions for 1,386 receiving yards and 8 TDs.

His name is also unique. Even the Arizona website states that his name is pronounced SKAT-eh-boo.

What is Cam Skattebo’s ethnicity?

An American citizen, the running back was born on February 5, 2002 to Leonard Skattebo and Becky Mishalle. But his ethnicity could be traced back to the Swedish village Skattebo. Even the word Skattebo is made up of 2 words, Skatt meaning tax or treasure and bo means dwelling or place. But the family hasn’t openly discussed their background ever.

His parents work in different industries. Leonard was working as a termite inspector at Hydrex Pest Control when Cam Skattebo was born, a position he held from 1998 to 2006. Then, began the journey of entrepreneurship.

He started and ran the S and B Pest Inspections and Repairs for 5 years. He later became the co-owner of Trifecta Home Services Corporation in Sacramento, California, United States. That makes a solid experience of more than 2 decades in the pest control industry.

On the other hand, Becky is an NNA-certified signing agent and a mobile notary in Rio Linda. But Cam Skattebo’s father is different from his mother as he often visits his games. Becky keeps a low profile, making any appearances with him rarely.

With such strong support, the Arizona RB is expected a place in the league in the 2025 NFL Draft. We’ll find out soon what the fate had in store for him.