6 Christians playing in Super Bowl LVIII
Christian McCaffrey
During his media availability this week, 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, who is engaged to marry former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, was asked what his faith in Christ means to him.
“It means everything to me,” McCaffrey, one of the top running backs in the league, said. “My faith has gotten me where I am in life and through all the ups and downs when I rely on God."
"Anytime I’m having a tough day or having a bad time in my life, I just get back to getting in the Word — it’s got all the answers," he said. "So it’s the most important thing in my life, and it’s something that I know I’ll always have to lean back on and to make a priority.”
"It means everything to me. I think my faith has gotten me where I am in life."
— Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) February 6, 2024
During opening night at #SuperBowlLVIII , Sports Spectrum asks @49ers RB @CMC_22 why his faith in Christ is important to him. https://t.co/g9FAwhHhVCpic.twitter.com/nY2LPA2z2H
Riley Scott, who teaches at McCaffrey's alma mater, Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, told Sports Spectrum that he appreciates that his former student always seeks to grow in his faith.
“I appreciate seeing [McCaffrey] achieve success on the field, but more importantly, I love seeing him continue to pursue and grow in his faith, use his gifts and abilities to honor our Creator, and develop into the fine young man and soon-to-be husband that he is today,” Scott was quoted as saying. “To me personally, that’s more meaningful than any accolade or championship he’s a part of.”
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
