NFL Latino Youth Honors 2025 | NFL.com
Latino Youth Honors
Latino Youth Honors presented by Procter & Gamble recognizes outstanding high school tackle and flag football athletes from around the country for their academic and athletic excellence.
Overview
All 32 NFL teams are invited to select one male and one female high school senior football player to represent their team and submit these exemplary student-athletes to be considered for the program. A panel then convenes to select eight (8) outstanding finalists, each representing one of the NFL's eight divisions.
Each member of this elite group receives a grant award that can be put toward their college tuition, including $25,000 grants for both the male and female national winners and $5,000 grants for each of the six other finalists. They will also participate in a variety of special events taking place during Super Bowl Week. Activities will be designed to provide mentorship, guidance, and resources to help these young stars pursue careers in the sports industry. During the week, a male and female national winner will be announced, with the recipients receiving an invitation to the HHF National Youth Awards.
Past Winners

2025 Winners: Edward Jordan IV and Isabella Jubrey
Edward "Eddie" Jordan IV attended Beachside High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was a standout quarterback, accomplished student and respected leader. He maintained a 3.94 GPA while mentoring younger athletes through youth clinics, freshman practices and summer camps, and contributed to his school's turf management program. Proud of his Cuban heritage, Eddie embraces the values and traditions passed down through his family and carries that pride into his leadership on and off the field. Nominated by the Jacksonville Jaguars and representing the AFC South, Jordan will continue his academic and athletic career at Lafayette College, where he is committed to play football.
Isabella "Isa" Jubrey was a student-athlete at Northwest Catholic High School in Windsor, Connecticut, where she exceled as a quarterback, linebacker and cornerback while maintaining a 3.75 GPA. A two-time all-conference selection and team captain, she helped lead her team to an undefeated regular season and is a passionate advocate for expanding opportunities for girls in flag football, helping establish youth leagues and serving as an official in her community. Proud of her Dominican heritage, Isa honors her Latino roots by wearing her middle name, Ciel, on the back of her jersey, reflecting the values of family, hard work and resilience. Nominated by the New York Giants and representing the NFC East, Jubrey will continue her academic and athletic career at Gardner-Webb University, where she will play flag football.

2024 Winners: Sophie Guitron and Mariano Talamantez
Sophie Guitron has overcome significant challenges to emerge as a star athlete and leader. After being diagnosed with a congenital heart condition and undergoing open-heart surgery at the age of 11, she channeled her recovery into a passion for flag football. Now a league MVP and member of the U.S. National U17 Girls Flag Football Team, Guitron gives back by volunteering as a youth coach. She maintains a 4.22 GPA and takes pride in her Mexican heritage. Nominated by the Los Angeles Rams and representing the NFC West, she will continue her academic and athletic career as a scholarship flag football student-athlete at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mariano Talamantez is a senior at St. Catherine's High School and an All-State Linebacker, two-time team captain and Metro Classic Defensive Player of the Year. His leadership skills and community involvement demonstrate his strong character. Academically, he maintains a 3.72 GPA while inspiring his teammates, volunteering to support his community and embracing his Mexican heritage. Nominated by the Green Bay Packers and representing the NFC North, Talamantez will continue his academic and athletic career at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he is committed to play football.

2023 Winner: Peter Gonzalez
Peter Gonzalez, a standout football player at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the first-ever national winner of the NFL's Latino Youth Honors program recognizing outstanding high school tackle and flag football athletes from around the country for their academic and athletic excellence. The son of former Steelers quarterback Pete Gonzalez, Peter was one of eight finalists who each received a grant award that can be used for college and participated in a variety of special events taking place in Las Vegas during Super Bowl LVIII Week. Gonzalez, who is of Cuban and Honduran ancestry, was a standout senior at Pittsburgh's Central Catholic High School in 2023, where he was a star wide receiver that was named All-WPIAL and All-State. Gonzalez is also recognized as one of the top 100 wide receivers in the nation for the Class of 2024. He also stands out in the classroom with a 4.2 GPA. Following graduation, Gonzalez enrolled at Penn State University where he is on scholarship to play football for the Nittany Lions. In addition to his athletic goals, he intends to major in business to pursue a career as an investment banker.