New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis grew up in Brandon and Collins, Miss.

Sue Davis - Saints linebacker Demario Davis' mom - sifts through her "scrap bag" of news clippings, programs, and assorted memorabilia of her son's career at her home in Pearl, Mississippi, where Demario spent his teen years.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Behind her are Demario's jerseys from Brandon High School, Arkansas State, Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets.

Sue Davis - Saints linebacker Demario Davis' mom - sifts through her "scrap bag" of news clippings, programs, and assorted memorabilia of her son's career at her home in Pearl, Mississippi, where Demario spent his teen years.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis spent his childhood years here in Collins, Mississippi - where he lived with his grandparents, shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis spent some of his childhood years playing here at Westside Park when he lived a few blocks away with his grandparents in Collins, Mississippi.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Future Saints linebacker Demario Davis spent his childhood years living here at his grandparent's home in Collins, Mississippi - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Robert Hathorne is the uncle of Saints linebacker Demario Davis. Demario spent his childhood years living here at his grandparent's home (and here across the street in a second family home) in Collins, Mississippi - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Hope Magee Jones (the mayor of Collins, Mississippi) and her grandson Elijah Keys walk in front of their home in Collins, Mississippi.
Hope is the aunt of Saints linebacker Demario Davis, who spent his childhood years living at his grandparent's home in Collins, Mississippi - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Hope Magee Jones (the mayor of Collins, Mississippi) leaves her home in Collins for work.
Hope is the aunt of Saints linebacker Demario Davis, who spent his childhood years living here when it was owned by his grandparent's - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Future Saints linebacker Demario Davis spent his childhood years living here at his grandparent's home in Collins, Mississippi - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Family of Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints, Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Family of Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints, Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Elijah Keys plays in the street between two family homes in Collins, Mississippi as his cousin Maranda Magee follows with the umbrella.
They are both cousins to Saints linebacker Demario Davis, who spent his childhood years living here at his grandparent's home in Collins, Mississippi - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Family of Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints, Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Hope Magee Jones, center keeps tabs on her grandson Elijah Keys while they walk with Maranda Magee to visit their church a block away from their home in Collins, Mississippi.
Hope is the mayor of Collins, Mississippi and aunt to Saints linebacker Demario Davis, who spent his childhood years living here at his grandparent's home in Collins, Mississippi - shooting hoops in the side yard and learning the basics of football in the street with his cousins.
Elijah and Maranda are both Davis' cousins
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis played his high school football games at Brandon Middle school field. He graduated before the new state-of-the-art field was completed at Brandon High School.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis lifted weights in this locker room at Brandon Middle School in Brandon, Mississippi before the new weight room at the new high school weight room was finished. The weight room at the high school has since been repurposed.
Demario played his high school football games at Brandon Middle school's field.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

For a couple of his pre-teen years, future Saints linebacker Demario Davis lived in this home at 612 w. Sunset Drive in Brandon with his mother Sue.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis dressed for high school games in this locker room at Brandon Middle school. He played his games on the Brandon Middle school's field, before the new state-of-the-art field was completed at Brandon High School.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis played basketball in this gym at Brandon High School in Brandon, MS. where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Brandon High School mascot (the Bulldogs)
Saints linebacker Demario Davis dressed for high school games in this locker room at Brandon Middle school. He played his games on the Brandon Middle school's field, before the new state-of-the-art field was completed at Brandon High School.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis dressed for high school games in this locker room at Brandon Middle school. He played his games on the Brandon Middle school's field, before the new state-of-the-art field was completed at Brandon High School.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Sue Davis shows off her couch throw printed with a photo of her son Demario Davis and his family at her home in Pearl, Mississippi, where Demario spent his teen years.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Sue Davis - Saints linebacker Demario Davis' mom - walks with Demario's cousin Brittany Houseworth, 22, right, in front of Sue's home in Pearl, Mississippi, where Demario spent his teen years.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Saints linebacker Demario Davis dressed for high school games in this locker room at Brandon Middle school. He played his games on the Brandon Middle school's field, before the new state-of-the-art field was completed at Brandon High School.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Sue Davis shows off her son's, Saints linebacker Demario Davis' kindergarten report card at her home in Pearl, Mississippi, where Demario spent his teen years. She said Demario had trouble with talking too much in class.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Brandon (Mississippi) High School basketball coach Fredrick Barnes looks over the four trophies Demario Davis helped the school win while he was at the school.
All the trophies were for basketball accomplishments. The football team didn't fare as well.
The trophies are displayed on the top shelf of the gym's concession booth. Barnes said he asked for a trophy case but never got one.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Jr. High Soccer coach, Skyler Parker, 29 played the opposite wide receiver along with Demario Davis at Brandon High School in Brandon, Mississippi.
Demario never played at the new state-of-the-art stadium and field as it wasn't built by his senior year. He played high school football at Brandon Middle school's field.
Photographed Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom were photographed last week in Baton Rouge at their home and at Catholic High School, were Cameron and Zach each played football. Zach now plays for Wake Forest.

Dr. Michael Tom, left, Vanessa Tom, center, and Zach Tom, right, hold a Cameron Tom fan jersey at their home in Baton Rouge. Zach is Cameron's younger brother and is an offensive lineman at Wake Forest University. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Vanessa Tom has a mantle full of photos and achievements of her two sons. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Vanessa Tom shows off one of her favorite photos of Cameron in his Saints uniform. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

A bookcase in the living room is filled with more plaques and photos of both Tom sons. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom with a poster that Cameron received when he was a First Team All Conference selection at Southern Miss. New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Vanessa Tom adjusts her New Orleans Saints car flag as she gets ready to leave home. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Catholic High School track coach Pete Boudreaux jokes around with Dr. Michael Tom as son Zach walks ahead. Zach was a state champion shot putter as well as a starter on the football team that also won a championship while he was there.New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Zach Tom, standing with his parents, holds the football trophy his team won while he was playing at Catholic High in Baton Rouge.New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Zach, Vanessa and Michael Tom in the stands at Catholic High in Baton Rouge last week. Both of their sons were star athletes at the school. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Zach Tom greets one of his old coaches at Catholic High, Pete Boudreaux, during a visit to the school. Zach was a state champion shot putter as well as a starter on the football team that also won a championship while he was there. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom on the LSU campus last week. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

The Toms walks across the football practice field at Catholic High. It's a place they spent countless hours cheering their sons on in both academics and athletics. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Dr. Michael and Vanessa Tom on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Dr. Tom is a professor in the math department and Mrs. Tom works in I.T. at the school. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom on the LSU campus last week. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.

Zach Tom greets one of his old coaches at Catholic High, Don Hood, during a visit to the school. Zach was a state champion shot putter as well as a starter on the football team that also won a championship while he was there. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Our series Hometown Saints continues with a look at New Orleans Saints center Max Unger's family and his hometown of Hookena, Hawaii.
Photos by Marco Garcia

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, hold a Saint's flag inside a tack room on McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, stand atop an ancient lava flow on the shores of Hookena Beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent his youth swimming and camping at Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, overlook their land on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith Unger, father of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, points ro his Saint's flag pinned to his ATV on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, stand inside a tack room on McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith Unger, father of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, corrals horses on McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith Unger, father of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, opens a cattle gate on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, stand inside a tack room on McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Horse saddles sit inside a tack room on McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, stand inside their hope aired on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith, left and Cynda Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, sit in their kitchen at their home on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith Unger, father of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, holds his son's NFL Pro Bowl football at their family home on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A youthful signature of NFL center Max Unger is carved into the cement of the sidewalk next to the Unger family home at the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A belt buckle with the McCandless Ranch symbol sits atop a paniolo, or Hawaiian style cowboy hat, at the Unger family home, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith Unger, father of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, pulls his son's surfboard out of the garage at the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A surfboard belonging to NFL center Max Unger, sits next to the Unger family garage at the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A view of the Unger family home at the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda Unger, mother of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, shows off a ukulele made by her son, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. While living in Seattle, Max crafted the ukulele using koa wood harvested from his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda Unger, mother of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, shows off a ukulele made by her son, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. While living in Seattle, Max crafted the ukulele using koa wood harvested from his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Keith Unger, father of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, sits among family pictures and his son's NFL memorabilia at their family home on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda and Keith Unger, parents of New Orleans Saints center Max Unger, sits among family pictures and their son's NFL memorabilia at their family home on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Unger family pictures sit atop a table at the Unger family home on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Cynda Unger holds a picture of her son, Max Unger in his high school football uniform, while in her kitchen at her home on the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. Max Unger grew up on the 7000 acre working cattle ranch on the slopes of Mauna Loa. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

An ancient lava from Mauna Loa stretches into the ocean on the shores of Hookena Beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent his youth swimming and camping at Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Palm trees sway on the beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

As a cruise ship is seen in the distance, the ocean washes up on the shore, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Palm trees sway on the beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Old Airport sports field is seen, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger, who grew up on the Big Island, played many sports at the "old A" field including winning a championship football game. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Palm trees sway on the beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A view from the Unger family home at the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent time riding horses and working on the ranch. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Beach goers walk down Hookena Beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent his youth swimming and camping at Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Traditional style canoes sit atop the beach at Hookena Beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent his youth swimming and camping at Hookena Beach. The canoes are still used to fish by Native Hawaiians. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A marlin decorates a sign, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A sign offering Kona coffee is seen at a shop near the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

Beach goers walk down Hookena Beach, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Hookena, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. According to family, Max spent his youth swimming and camping at Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A symbol of Hawaiian royalty is seen on the gates of the Hulie'e Palace, the former summer home for Hawaiian royalty, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

A visitor walks near the Hulie'e Palace, the former summer home for Hawaiian royalty, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

The old Kona Theater sits on the highway leading towards the McCandless Ranch, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Captan Cook, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on his family's McCandless Ranch, a 7000 acre working cattle ranch that starts on the slopes of Mauna Loa stretches down to Hookena Beach. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)

The iconic steeple of the Mokuaikaua Church is seen, Wed, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. NFL football center Max Unger grew up on the Big Island and spent his youth around the Kailua Kona area. (Marco Garcia for the New Orleans Saints)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Justin Hardee grew up on the east side of Cleveland. Here are photos of his family, Glenville High School, memorabilia from Hardee's career, and the city.
Photos by Ken Blaze

Arthur Hardee and Felicia Jordan look at a photo book from Justin Hardee's college days.

Arthur Hardee is reflected in a photo of his son Justin Hardee.

Arthur Hardee holds memorabilia of his son's days at Ginn Academy.

Wanda Shoulders and Felicia Jordan show off medals from the track career of Justin Hardee.

The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.

The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
From left; Justin's cousins, Angel Barker, Derrick Montgomery, Steve Cook Jr., Sontee Reid, Steffani Cook, Devante Reid

Wanda Shoulders and Felicia Jordan look at trophies and medals from the career of Justin Hardee.

Trophies and accolades from the high school career of Justin Hardee.

The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
From left; cousin Steve Cook, aunt Wanda Shoulders, dad Arthur Hardee, sister Ebony Drummer and aunt Felicia Jordan.

Justin Hardee's Illinois helmet.

The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
From left; aunt Wanda Shoulders, dad Arthur Hardee, sister Ebony Drummer.

Arthur Hardee and Felicia Jordan look at a photo book from Justin Hardee's college days.

Cleveland's Glenville High School, the school where Justin Hardee played football.

Cleveland's Ginn Academy. Justin Hardee attended classes at Ginn Academy while playing football from Glenville.

Cleveland's Glenville High School, the school where Justin Hardee played football. Photo by Ken Blaze

Robert Bump Taylor Stadium, the home of the Glenville Tarblooders football team, the school where Justin Hardee played football.

Robert Bump Taylor Stadium, the home of the Glenville Tarblooders football team, the school where Justin Hardee played football.

Robert Bump Taylor Stadium, the home of the Glenville Tarblooders football team, the school where Justin Hardee played football.

Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.

Downtown Cleveland shot from the east side of town.

Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.

Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.

Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.

A signed Hardee Saints jersey.
Photo by Ken Blaze
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport grew up in San Antonio, Texas. This photo essay features photos of his family, his high school, college and the town.
Photos By Edward A. Ornelas

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's father Ron Davenport (left) with Marcus' high school football coach Darryl Hemphill, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, on the practice field at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the entrance to John Paul Stevens High School Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's high school football coach Darryl Hemphill, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in the weight room at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Detail photo of a Stevens Falcons football helmet and football, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, on the practice field at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Detail of posters on a wall at John Paul Stevens High School, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Davenport played football, basketball, and ran track.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Marcus Davenport's father Ron Davenport (left) jokes with Marcus' high school football coach Darryl Hemphill, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 on the practice field at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the Stevens Falcons football practice field, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's high school football coach Darryl Hemphill, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 on the practice field at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the basketball court, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, at the Heritage Duck Pond Park where Marcus Davenport would play after high school.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's father Ron Davenport, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, on the practice field at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of Paul Taylor Field House, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Marcus Davenport played basketball for John Paul Stevens High School. Davenport also played football, and ran track for the school.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's father Ron Davenport (left) with Marcus' high school football coach Darryl Hemphill, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 in the weight room at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's high school football coach Darryl Hemphill, (left) and Marcus' father Ron Davenport, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, on the practice field at John Paul Stevens High School.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) mascot "Rowdy" roadrunner statue Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in Sombrilla Plaza at the university.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of Gustafson Stadium, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Marcus Davenport played football for John Paul Stevens High School. Davenport also played basketball, and ran track for the school.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's father Ron Davenport, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, with a cutout of Marcus from UTSA.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) mascot "Rowdy" roadrunner statue Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in Sombrilla Plaza at the university.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Detail of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football helmets Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 at the university.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A photo of Marcus Davenport playing football for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) hangs in a hallway, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in the UTSA Intercollegiate Athletics Building.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Portrait of Marcus Davenport's father Ron Davenport, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, with his son's framed jersey and photos from UTSA. (Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Detail photo of Marcus Davenport nameplate on the Falcons Wall of Honor, at John Paul Stevens High School, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Davenport played football, basketball, and ran track.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A photo of Marcus Davenport playing football for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) hangs in a hallway at John Paul Stevens High School, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Davenport played football, basketball, and ran track.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Detail photo of Marcus Davenport nameplates on the Falcons Wall of Honor, at John Paul Stevens High School, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Davenport played football, basketball, and ran track.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of Gustafson Stadium, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, where Marcus Davenport played football for John Paul Stevens High School. Davenport also played basketball, and ran track for the school.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the Patrick Clynes Family UTSA Strength & Conditioning Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football locker room, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, at the university.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the Patrick Clynes Family UTSA Strength & Conditioning Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the downtown San Antonio, Texas skyline from the Hays Street Bridge Sunday Jan. 6, 2019.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the Alamodome and the Tower of the Americas Sunday Jan. 6, 2019. University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) home football games are played in the Alamodome.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the downtown San Antonio, Texas skyline at sunset Sunday Jan. 6, 2019.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the Alamodome Sunday Jan. 6, 2019. University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) home football games are played in the Alamodome.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the Alamo, Sunday Jan. 6, 2019, in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A mariachi in Market Square, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of ÒSan Antonio|The Saga,Ó a video art installation by French artist, Xavier de Richemont, on the facade of San Fernando Cathedral, Sunday Jan. 6, 2019, in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

Detail of papel picado in Market Square, Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the River Walk and a passing barge, Sunday Jan. 6, 2019, in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)

A view of the downtown San Antonio, Texas skyline at dusk Sunday Jan. 6, 2019.
(Photo By Edward A. Ornelas)
New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead grew up in Pearland, Texas. This photo essay includes photos of his family, his hometown and his high school.
Photos by Aaron Sprecher

A general view of the Pearland water tower is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

Isobel and John Morstead pose for a photo in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view is seen of the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a football is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a football is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a trophy is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a basketball hoop is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of Thomas writing his name at the base of a basketball hoop in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of drawing of Thomas and his brother Patrick is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of family photos are seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a sign is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of memorabilia is seen in the childhood home in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of Killen's Barbecue is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of Killen's Barbecue is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

Killen's Barbecue owner Ronnie Killen poses for a portrait in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of Killen's Barbecue is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of The Rig is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of the Pearland High School logo is seen in the weight room at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of the Independence Park under construction sign is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of Pearland Stadium (The Rig) is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of Pearland Stadium (The Rig) is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of Pearland Stadium (The Rig) is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of the weight room at Pearland High School is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of Pearland Stadium (The Rig) is seen at Pearland High School in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a railroad crossing sign by the Southern Pacific railroad is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of the Southern Pacific Santa Fe station is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A detail view of a railroad crossing sign by the Southern Pacific railroad is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.

A general view of Shipley's Do-nuts is seen in the hometown of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead in Pearland, Texas.
New Orleans Saints receiver Keith Kirkwood grew up in Neptune Township, N.J. This photo essay features photos of his family, his high school and the town.
Photos by Andrew Mills

The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.

The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.

Mildred Kirkwood, 95, is the proud grandmother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.

NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Marissa Kirkwood, 28, helps her grandmother, Mildred Kirkwood, 95, prepare for a family photo in the childhood home of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood. (

The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.

Neptune High School.

Neptune High School.

The entrance to Memorial Athletic Complex in the Summerfield section of Neptune Township. This is the athletic facilities where Neptune High School plays its home football games.

The Hall of Fame display inside Neptune High School.

A photo of the old Neptune High School in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.

A boys basketball game is played on a Friday night at Neptune High School.

Neptune High School.

The Ocean Grove Fishing Pier in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.

Neptune Memorial Field behind Summerfield School in Neptune Township. This is the field where Neptune High School plays its home football games.

The Ocean Grove beachfront in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.

NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Two ships at sea as seen from the boardwalk in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.

The high school helmet worn by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood is on display in the home of his father, Kevin Kirkwood, in Neptune Township, New Jersey.

The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.

Kevin Kirkwood II poses for a photo with his wife, Kathy. Kevin Kirkwood II is the older brother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.

The family of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood poses for a photo in the dining room of their home in Neptune Township. (l to r) Twin brothers Keishawn & Kerry, 21; father Kevin (center); brother Kevin II, 38; & sister Marissa, 28.

Some of the women in the life of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood pose for a photo in his childhood home in Neptune, New Jersey.

Kirkwood family photograph as seen in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in Neptune Township.

NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - A youth karate photograph of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood as seen on the smartphone of his father, Kevin Kirkwood.

NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Kirkwood family photograph as seen in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in Neptune Township.

A youth football photograph of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood as seen on the smartphone of his father, Kevin Kirkwood.

Marissa Kirkwood and her father, Kevin Kirkwood show off a Saints Christmas ornament in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.

Kevin Kirkwood II poses for a with his dad, Kevin. Kevin Kirkwood II is the older brother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.

Younger brother Keishawn Kirkwood (right) mimics the Heisman pose as the Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Vince Biegel grew up on a cranberry farm in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Here are photos of his family, their farm and the town.

Vince Biegel, son of Rocky and Jamie Biegel, was raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. There, his family runs the Dempze Cranberry Company. Rocky Biegel can be seen here holding a cranberry plant.

Rocky and Jamie Biegel show off their home in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Vince Biegel's uniform and action photo from his collegiate career at the University Wisconsin are proudly displayed in the Biegel home.

Rocky and Jamie Biegel stand proudly outside their home in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Accolades are proudly hung in the Biegel home.

Vince Biegel's award for High School Athlete of the Year in 2012

Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

The weight room in Lincoln High School where Vince Biegel trained for football.

Vince Biegel's high school uniform from the Lincoln High School Rapids.

The high school gym in Wisconsin Rapids

A State Runner-Up trophy and Vince Biegel's Player of the Year trophy is proudly displayed in Lincoln High School.

A State Runner-Up trophy and Vince Biegel's Player of the Year trophy is proudly displayed in Lincoln High School.

Vince Biegel's high school uniform from the Lincoln High School Rapids.

The high school helmet for the Wisconsin Rapids at Lincoln High School.

Jamie Biegel proudly displays her son's high school senior poster.


Lincoln High School where Vince Biegel attended grades 9-12

Vince Biegel's high school football coach, Tony Biolo.

Vince Biegel's helmet and jersey's are displayed from his high school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Vince Biegel's high school football coach, Tony Biolo.

The small town of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, covered in snow.

Dairy Treat, a featured restaurant and family attraction in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin


Dairy Treat, a featured restaurant and family attraction in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin




Vince Biegel's college uniform displays proudly in the Biegel home




Vince Biegel's uniform displays proudly in the Biegel home