About huddle 27
My Story.
Walt Harris, a retired NFL Pro Bowler spent an impressive 13 years in the NFL. Walt was selected by the Chicago Bears as the 13th overall draft pick in the 1st Round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Over his 13 NFL seasons, Harris played for four different franchises, including the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, and San Francisco 49ers. He finished his professional career with 2007 NFC Defensive player of the week and month and earned a 2007 Pro Bowl Player nominee.
Harris is a 2012 SEC Legends Inductee, 2017 Mississippi State Hall of Fame Inductee, 2018 Ring of Honor Inductee at Mississippi State and the interception record-holder. Harris transferred his football prowess on the field into the overarching themes of spirituality, family life, friendships, and community service.
Harris served on the Former Players Atlanta Chapter board for four years and is now into his second year as the President. He is the founder of Official Pro Players Inc a 501C3 nonprofit organization. A global network of professional athletes from all sports, who come together to remain socially active, socially responsible, and involved in it’s local community. Harris founded Official Pro Players Inc (OPP) to help build, support, and connect athletes in their local community. Its mission is to raise funds for various causes worldwide. (OPP) as an organization unites current and retired athletes from all sports, both male and female and hosts an annual virtual mentorship Huddle for boys. Harris has great compassion for women and is also a advocate for Domestic violence victims and takes no exception for this wrongful act. Inspired to connect and build men up in faith, accountability and support led Harris to conduct a weekly accountability and Prayer call along with his Men Matter message which encourages men to take back the lead again in their family and community because Men do Matter. In addition to being an accomplished athlete, a visionary, and philanthropist, Harris most fulfilling responsibility is being a proud father of 6 and husband to his wife Tasheekia Harris
My Mission.
Huddle 27 is a mentorship initiative that will offer young boys in underserved communities the opportunity to gain life skills on and off the field. Huddle 27 strategically set aside time before on the field development to empower participants in a topical workshop setting. The program concludes with an all-male panel discussion with allotted time for questions and answers and an exclusive lunch with the Pros. We plan that what goes on in the huddle stays with them for life.
Our Purpose:
To impact middle school and high school boys and higher in the areas of Leadership, Career, and Athletic Development. We understand the urgency of building the athlete for life as well as the game.
Our Goal:
To offer on and off the field Mentorship throughout the states for boys in Middle School and higher, as they engage and bond with like-minded peers and embrace leadership as a lifestyle.
