Patriots Player Devin McCourty: 'Striving to be rooted in God's Word and my...'

He is a defensive back and kickoff returner for the New England Patriots of the NFL. He played college football for Rutgers University. Drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, he has played both cornerback and safety during his career. In 2010 and 2013, he was named to the Associated Press All-Pro team. He helped his team win two AFC Championships in 2011 and 2014. He was also named to the Pro Bowl in 2010.

In the Baptist Press, he said of his faith, "Striving to be rooted in God's Word and my Christian faith gives me a great foundation to lean on daily. Playing in the NFL or in a Super Bowl shouldn't define a person. I don't really think anything in this game we do defines who we are as people. It's a blessing, it's a great opportunity...to take advantage of the opportunity but still know who you are as a person."

His name is Devin McCourty.