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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 / 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 Tomball News
Brandon Codrington's story has particular resonance in Tomball , where local students often face similar challenges in pursuing their athletic and academic aspirations. As a community within the Houston area, Tomball's youth may not always have the same opportunities as those in larger cities, making Codrington's message of self-belief and hard work especially relevant. His emphasis on staying in school and maintaining good grades is also crucial in a region where education is highly valued. By hosting his youth football camp at his alma mater, Codrington is not only giving back to his own community but also providing a tangible example of what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance. As Tomball's students look to their own futures, they can draw inspiration from Codrington's journey, from walking on at North Carolina Central to becoming an NFL player, and strive to apply his principles of self-belief and determination to their own pursuits.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / 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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