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Christian McCaffrey - Valor Christian Running Back - Highlights/Interview

July 21, 2018
Stanford commit Christian McCaffrey earned Gatorade State Player of the Year honors at Valor Christian in Colorado.

Christian McCaffrey learned football from his father Ed, a former NFL wide receiver. He earned his own reputation at Valor Christian, where he won Gatorade State Player of the Year as a junior and helped the Eagles dominate the Denver area for four consecutive seasons. McCaffrey's combination of speed, vision, and receiving ability made him a matchup nightmare. His commitment to Stanford-his father's alma mater-launched a career that would include a Heisman finalist finish and NFL stardom.