A football player from Paterson has been nominated for the Heart of a Giant award.

Shaqir Herbert, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School, says before football his behavior was wild and he was a problem in school.

Herbet gained support to play from his foster mother Sylvia Herbert, 64, who died from a heart attack last December. He now lives with his four siblings.

"I'm gonna just keep pushing, like use different obstacles you go through every day,” said Herbert.

The Heart of a Giant award recognizes student athletes in the Tri-State area for their work ethic and passion for football.

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