Natalie Spala

2 days ago | wjla.com | Natalie Spala

WASHINGTON (7News) — An athlete's motivation can come from a number of different things. For Maryland native and DeMatha Catholic High School graduate, Kevin Winston Jr., his motivation to play football at the highest level comes from his family. "They made the sacrifices to get me to this point. Putting me on teams, driving me to practice, making sure I'm on time, stuff that I couldn't do without them," Winston said. "I know I owe it to them even though they'll say I don't, but I owe it to them.

1 week ago | wjla.com | Natalie Spala

WASHINGTON (7News) — The 2025 NFL Draft is on the clock. 7News Sports sat down with ESPN broadcaster and former NFL defensive back Louis Riddick, who reflected on his own draft experience when he entered the league in 1991. "It's one of those where sometimes your dreams can smack you right in the face and everything is great, or sometimes it feels like you got punched in the gut and you feel like you kind of have to start over," Riddick said.

1 week ago | wjla.com | Natalie Spala

TOPICS:Jalen McLeodNFL Draft 2025Washington D.C.Appalachian State UniversityAuburnLinebackerTacklesFootballThe Washington, D.C. region is home to spectacular athletic talent. At this year's 2025 NFL Draft, roughly a dozen local athletes could potentially have their names called. D.C. native and Friendship Collegiate Academy graduate, Jalen McLeod, is one of those players.

1 week ago | wjla.com | Natalie Spala

The draft process for NFL prospects can be full of countless emotions, especially as draft day inches nearer. While players have different ways of navigating those emotions, Germantown, Maryland native DeAndre Jules attacks those feelings with humble vulnerability. RELATED | Germantown native, Terps standout Kaden Prather adopts 'pro' mentality ahead of NFL Draft"It's been stressful, not going to lie," he told 7News Sports Anchor Natalie Spala.

1 week ago | wjla.com | Natalie Spala

WASHINGTON (7News) — The name Kaden Prather is synonymous with College Park, Maryland and the greater D.C. region. Now, the Terrapins' standout is expected to hear his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft. Prather -- a Germantown, Maryland native and Northwest High School graduate -- has been busy over the last several months getting physically and mentally prepared to soon call one of the league's 32 teams his home. The wide-out took part in both the NFL Combine and Maryland's Pro Day.