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Former NFL star sends emotional message to son ahead of high school football game
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If you blink, you can see Dez Bryant's game in his son, Dez Bryant Jr .
The younger Bryant has already used his dad's signature celebration after scoring touchdowns to honor him while playing running back for Southlake Carroll (TX) .
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Ahead of the Dragons' game on Friday, Oct. 9, against Northwest, the elder Bryant took to X (formerly Twitter) to pen an emotional message to his son ahead of his upcoming high school football game.
"I get teary eyed every time I write these messages because I know your journey," Bryant Sr. tweeted. "One of the coolest things in the world to me is watching you do what you love. Continue to let God lead you! I don't have much else to say, but I love you kid..I'm looking forward to watching you ball tonight. Go Dragons!"
Bryant Jr. is a member of the 2028 recruiting cycle. He already holds offers from Oklahoma State, Baylor and Illinois, among others.
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According to MaxPreps , Bryant Jr. has 274 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries in five games as a junior, along with eight receptions for 55 yards.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Former NFL star sends emotional message to son ahead of high school football game
