Fourth Annual NFL Latino Youth Honors Celebrates Top Student-Athletes Across NFL Markets

The National Football League and Procter & Gamble announced the nominees for the fourth annual NFL Latino Youth Honors, recognizing high school seniors of every background from across NFL club markets who not only excel on the field and in the classroom, but also engage meaningfully with Latino culture and community. Procter & Gamble will serve its third year as the presenting sponsor of the Latino Youth Honors.

The NFL has highlighted impactful individuals for years, honoring outstanding youth football players in tackle and flag football. Thanks to support from P&G, eight high school seniors will each receive a grant award that can be used for college, including $25,000 grants for both the male and female national winners and $5,000 grants for each of the six other finalists.

“The NFL Latino Youth Honors celebrates the incredible impact of young leaders who are using the leadership lessons of football to uplift and inspire others, creating lasting impact in their schools, neighborhoods and communities,” said Marissa Solis, NFL senior vice president of global brand & consumer marketing. " Together with Procter & Gamble, we are proud to recognize these young changemakers whose passion, perseverance and pride in their culture are helping shape a brighter future for the Latino community and for the game"

All 32 NFL teams are invited to select a male and female high school senior football player to represent their team and submit these exemplary student-athletes to be considered for this year’s program. The selection criteria for the NFL Latino Youth Honors includes:

● Being a high school senior

● A flag or tackle football player

● Based in or near the 32 NFL team markets

● Be in good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0)

● Verifiable football stats (season and career), with designation of tackle or flag

This process led to the nomination of 61 outstanding student-athletes. These nominees will be honored during Latino Heritage Month celebrations hosted by their nominating teams. From this talented pool, a panel will select eight finalists, each representing one of the eight NFL divisions.

In addition to the eight finalists receiving a grant award that can be used for college, they will also participate in a variety of special events taking place in Los Angeles during Super Bowl LXI Week. Activities will be designed to provide mentorship, guidance and resources to pursue careers in the sports industry, a male and female national winner will be announced, and all eight finalists will attend the Big Game.

Below is the full list of 2026 NFL Latino Youth Honors nominees:

Jameson Javier “JJ” Diaz Arizona Cardinals

Katherine Alvarado Baltimore Ravens

John Dilone Carolina Panthers

Yaleiska Diaz Cleveland Browns

Giovanni Mujica Denver Broncos

Quintin Arizola Green Bay Packers

Andrea Loza Indianapolis Colts

Jordan Garcia Kansas City Chiefs

Jessica Manriquez Los Angeles Chargers

Fernanda Moreno Miami Dolphins

Juanito Delacruz New England Patriots

Joaquin Velez Phillips New York Giants

Nalianna Velazquez Philadelphia Eagles

Luis Velasco San Francisco 49ers

Aaron Olviero Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lucas Trejo Washington Commanders

Amaya Grace Moreno Arizona Cardinals

Jose Sorto Baltimore Ravens

Angela Rueda Carolina Panthers

Breylen Garza Cleveland Browns

Megan Romero Denver Broncos

Kriz Alvarez Houston Texans

Lorena Clutter Jacksonville Jaguars

Lorena Clutter Jacksonville Jaguars

Marcus Lechuga Los Angeles Rams

Joaquin Lechuga Minnesota Vikings

Aylinne Alexandra Diaz Guevara New Orleans Saints

Oscar Frias New York Jets

Carlos Lizarraga Pittsburgh Steelers

Giovanni Silva Seattle Seahawks

Emily Castillo Tennessee Titans

Erin Barlow Atlanta Falcons

Yeriel Diaz-Peña Buffalo Bills

Alejandro Gonzalez Chicago Bears

Alejandro Gonzalez Chicago Bears

Illianna Enriquez Detroit Lions

Victoria Cruz Houston Texans

Enrique Ordoñez Jacksonville Jaguars

Gabriela Mercado Las Vegas Raiders

Lexi Loya Los Angeles Rams

Emily Ramirez Gonzalez Minnesota Vikings

Miguel Paniagua New Orleans Saints

Isabella Quispe New York Jets

Raulimar Ramirez-Perez Pittsburgh Steelers

Gabriela Peralta Seattle Seahawks

Brayden Santibanez Tennessee Titans

Alex Morales Atlanta Falcons

Bella Pastrana Buffalo Bills

Alison Segarra Chicago Bears

Shia-Mikel Valerio Dallas Cowboys

Gavin Riley Raysin Detroit Lions

Jeremiah Gonzales Indianapolis Colts

Ian Calderon Kansas City Chiefs

Derek Gonzalez Los Angeles Chargers

Andrew LaPorte Miami Dolphins

Melany Colindres Avelino New England Patriots

Myriam Areche New York Giants

Sincere Perez Philadelphia Eagles

Denisse Heredia San Francisco 49ers

Mia Garcia Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ashley Alas-Calito Washington Commanders

For more information on this program, visit http://nfl.com/LatinoYouthHonors.