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REDSKINS NEWS: Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation's 4th And Life Reaches Out To The Future

REDSKINS NEWS: Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation's 4th And Life Reaches Out To The Future

The NCAA reported that in 2017, 6.8 percent of high school football players go on to play in college. Only 1.9 percent of those athletes reach the NFL.

To offer advice to those young players still pursuing their dreams, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation invited student-athletes from seven local high schools to its annual 4th and Life High School Football Forum at FedExField in Landover, Md. The event provides students and coaches with valuable tools and life lessons about prioritizing academics, preparing for college and discovering their passion outside of the game.

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Teams Up with the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation for Annual 4th & Life High School Football Forum

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Teams Up with the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation for Annual 4th & Life High School Football Forum

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, more than 200 high school football players and their respective coaches from DMV area high schools visited FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland to participate in the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation's annual 4th & Life High School Football Forum. 

FSR: Redskins Rookies Turn to Thomas G. Pullen Middle-Schoolers for Money Advice

FSR: Redskins Rookies Turn to Thomas G. Pullen Middle-Schoolers for Money Advice

On June 2, the Washington Redskins 2017 rookies got a lesson in the importance of budgeting as they joined forces with Thomas G. Pullen Creative and Performing Arts Academy students at JA Finance Park Prince George’s County.

Washington Redskins Rookies Attend JA Finance Park for Second Year

Washington Redskins Rookies Attend JA Finance Park for Second Year

On June 2, the Washington Redskins 2017 rookies got a lesson in the importance of budgeting last Friday afternoon, as they joined forces with students from Thomas G. Pullen Creative and Performing Arts Academy at JA Finance Park Prince George's County in Hyattsville, Md.

WJLA: For Redskins Davis, '4th and Life' comes full circle

WJLA: For Redskins Davis, '4th and Life' comes full circle

District of Columbia native Vernon Davis has come full circle.

The Redskins tight end was one of the speakers at the team's '4th and Life' event at FedEx Field Monday.

The annual gathering brings together local high school football players, who hear from Redskins players about how to succeed - on and off the field - after high school.

Junior Achievement partners with Washington Redskins on annual '4th and Life' Program to Inspire Youth Off the Field

Junior Achievement partners with Washington Redskins on annual '4th and Life' Program to Inspire Youth Off the Field

Junior Achievement joined the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and presenting sponsor Coca Cola for the 4th and Life High School Football Forum, focusing on preparing nearly 400 high school football players for life after football. 

Washington Post: Redskins rookies turn to Maryland middle-schoolers for money advice

Washington Post: Redskins rookies turn to Maryland middle-schoolers for money advice

“I’m having some trouble applying for a loan.”

Su’a Cravens, a safety and linebacker whom the Washington Redskins drafted in the second round of this year’s National Football League draft, is hunched over a tablet, trying to buy a house.

If this were a real house, Cravens — his first name is pronounced “SUE-uh” — probably wouldn’t have much trouble. He’ll make nearly half a million dollars playing for the Redskins this season.

On a recent visit to the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Landover, Maryland, however, he and two dozen other Redskins rookies are taking on new identities to learn personal finance skills. Cravens, 20, has become a mechanical engineer with a $78,000 salary, a wife and a 3-year-old kid.