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Texans corner Brandon Codrington tells his story at his youth football camp: ‘Believe in yourself’
By Aaron Wilson at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
When Texans cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington reflects on his path to the NFL, there’s a recurring theme: ‘Believe in yourself.’That confidence and conviction helped Codrington overcome a lack of ideal size and scholarship offers out of high school.Codrington, 25, walked on at N...
Key takeaway “Your size doesn’t matter,” Codrington told KPRC 2 in advance of his second annual youth football camp at his alma mater, Broughton High School.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
Brandon Codrington's story of perseverance and self-belief is a powerful message for young athletes in Magnolia , where access to quality youth sports programs can be limited. As a role model, Codrington's emphasis on hard work, faith, and education can inspire local students to pursue their own athletic dreams, regardless of their background or size. The fact that Codrington held his youth football camp at his alma mater, Broughton High School, highlights the importance of giving back to one's community and creating opportunities for the next generation. For Magnolia students, Codrington's journey from a walk-on at North Carolina Central to an NFL player is a testament to the fact that with determination and the right support, they too can achieve their goals, both on and off the field. His message of self-belief and empowerment can have a lasting impact on the local youth sports scene.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? When Texans cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington reflects on his path to the NFL, there’s a recurring theme: ‘Believe in yourself.’That confidence and conviction helped Codrington overcome a lack of ideal size and scholarship offers out of high school.Codrington, 25, walked on at N...
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