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Caleb Williams has garnered plenty of attention throughout his football career ... and not all of it's been for his skills on the field!

The Chicago Bears quarterback's also made a name for himself by painting his nails prior to big games, which he's done since before entering the NFL.

We're going to check out how the pro football star received notice over the years for his style choices, as well as what he's said about his manicure.

Caleb first received notice for his painted nails during his time at the University of Southern California, where he played football from 2022 to 2023.

The thing is, the QB's been around nail professionals his whole life ... because his mother was a nail technician for several years.

He spoke about his mani history in a video shared on USC Athletics' TikTok account back in 2022, explaining the process of getting nails done had "kind of always been around me."

CW subsequently told People he saw it as "another way of expression" and acknowledged his style choice "took everybody by surprise" on the gridiron.

Williams' efforts at USC eventually landed him in the 2024 NFL draft -- the Bears picked him in the first round -- and he immediately became Chicago's starting QB.

However, his rookie season was a rocky one, as the team endured a 10-game losing streak, and opponents ended up sacking Caleb 68 times!

He briefly stopped painting his nails in response to the team's hardships, and told ESPN he was focusing on "trying to figure out how to get things back on track."

Caleb admitted feeling pressure weighing on him as the season went on, which he described as "a little tiring at the end."

The Bears ended up finishing out the 2024 season with a 5-12 record, and underwent various personnel changes in preparation for their 2025 season.

Another change was in the books for the team, as Williams resumed painting his nails during the team's off-season training.

The athlete said any criticism over it "doesn't bother me," and he wasn't "going to apologize" for expressing himself on the field.

Laken Snelling found herself making some ugly headlines in late August 2025, when she was arrested and accused of hiding a dead baby in her closet.

The story regarding the former competitive collegiate cheerleader only grew more troubling from there, as questions were raised over her connection to the deceased newborn.

We're going to take a look into Snelling's background and see how she ended up in trouble with the law after becoming the focus of a police investigation.

Snelling's originally from Tennessee, and she moved one state over when she started attending the University of Kentucky.

She later joined the school's competitive STUNT team -- which is similar to a cheerleading squad -- and she had been a member of the squad for three years prior to her arrest.

Snelling dropped out of the University of Kentucky and left the STUNT team following her arrest, according to the Lexington Herald Leader.

She returned to her parents' home and was placed on house arrest in early September, according to People.

Snelling was previously in a relationship with Izaiah Hall, a member of the football team at Cumberland University in Tennessee, according to the NY Post.

The college athlete provided a DNA sample to Lexington Police after Snelling's alleged actions came to light.

Although their relationship eventually ended, Hall's father wouldn't give the Post any specifics about a date when they broke up.

Snelling was in a relationship with former college basketball player Connor Jordan at the time of her arrest, according to the NY Post.

Authorities were called to Snelling's off-campus residence in Lexington on August 27 after a report was received about an unresponsive infant, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to People.

Snelling reportedly admitted to giving birth to the infant, whom she wrapped in a towel and placed in a black trash bag, along with other evidence of the birth.

Although she's been identified as the infant's biological mother, it's currently unknown if the infant was alive or stillborn. It's also unclear if she suffered a miscarriage or knew she was pregnant before she gave birth.

Haley Kalil, also known as "Hayleebaylee" on social media, has had a wild ride to online fame -- and we're here for all of it!

The model's gone from competing on catwalks to gracing some of the biggest covers in the fashion industry and sharing insights about her personal life with her fans ... it's one hell of a career, if you ask us.

Here's a look at how the former beauty queen ended up becoming an influencer -- and how she had to fend off rumors about a potential relationship with an actor.

Kalil was born in Minnesota, and she was raised alongside several siblings just outside of Minneapolis.

She became involved with pageantry at an early age, and she earned the title of Miss Minnesota Teen USA in 2010.

The influencer remained in her home state during her college years, as she attended St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

She ended up graduating with a 4.0 GPA and earned degrees in biomedical sciences and psychology, as well as a minor in chemistry.

Kalil remained involved with pageantry as a young adult, and she was named Miss Minnesota USA in 2014. She was a contestant at the 2014 Miss USA competition, although she didn't take home the title.

She eventually transitioned into a modeling career, and she made her debut in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue in 2018, when she took part in the publication's first casting call.

The fashion industry figure has since appeared on the covers of various publications, including Glamour and Grazia, and she's been involved with campaigns for several brands.

Kalil later began a career as an influencer, and she currently has 15.3 million followers on her TikTok account, as well as 9.2 million on her Instagram account.

Kalil's love life's received a bit of interest from her fans, and for good reason -- because she was married to former professional football player Matt Kalil.

The model and the athlete tied the knot way back in 2015, and they held a second wedding ceremony the following year.

The two remained married for a total of seven years before she filed for divorce in 2022.

Cardi B found herself in hot water in 2020, when Emani Ellis claimed the rapper assaulted her 2 years earlier while she working as a security guard.

Ellis eventually sued the performer, and although the case made it to trial, she went home empty-handed.

We're going to take a look into Ellis' background and see what she had to say about the end of her legal drama with Cardi.

Ellis formerly worked as a security guard at a Beverly Hills medical center, where Cardi went to see her OB/GYN while pregnant with her first child, Kulture.

Ellis had been employed there for four years prior to the alleged 2018 altercation with Cardi.

During trial testimony, Ellis claimed she'd never physically assaulted anyone, and she also claimed she was fired from her old job following the incident with the performer.

She later began a career as a social worker, and she currently works with low-income families.

Ellis alleged Cardi physically assaulted her during their altercation, which took place in February 2018, and she also claimed the rapper spit on her, cut her face with a fingernail and used racial slurs, according to People.

The performer admitted she had a "verbal altercation" with the former security guard and claimed Ellis had violated her privacy by getting a video recording of her prior to her appointment.

Ellis initially sued the rapper for a whopping $24 million, although she eventually lowered that amount to $250,000, plus compensation for her medical expenses, according to Variety.

Cardi was ultimately found not liable for assault and battery, and the jury stated Ellis hadn't been able to prove any of her claims regarding the singer's behavior.

Ellis maintained her position after the trial's conclusion, saying she said what Cardi "did to me was real," according to Complex.

The former security guard also expressed the case was centered on "accountability" and claimed the legal dispute was "never about the money."

She went on to express her position that the performer's actions were "the same" regardless of the trial's outcome and stated she didn't want them "to be overlooked."

Jalen Carter's made a name for himself with his prowess on the gridiron ... not that he got to show much of it in the first game of the 2025 season, because he was kicked out after just a few seconds of play.

The Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman was caught in an unsportsmanlike moment, and  promptly removed from the matchup, much to the dismay of Birds fans.

We're going to see how the professional football player made his bones in the world of football ... prior to some stray saliva landing him in hot water.

Carter started playing football for a youth team in his hometown of Apopka, Florida, and he played several positions ... including receiver, cornerback, and outside linebacker, according to ESPN.

He eventually took his talents to Apopka High School, where he continued playing football, but also developed his skills on the basketball court.

Jalen later committed to the University of Georgia, debuted on the football team as a freshman in 2020 ... and helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, where they beat the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide.

JC declared for the 2023 NFL Draft shortly after the Bulldogs' championship.

He was ultimately drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, and he's played as defensive tackle since signing with the team.

Jalen's first season with the Eagles saw the team finish with an 11-6 record, and they ended up in second place in the NFC East division.

However, the team fared much better in the 2024 season, as Jalen and his teammates won it all at Super Bowl LIX ... preventing the Kansas City Chiefs from achieving a three-peat.

Jalen's 2025 season certainly started off with a bang, because he got ejected for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. ... just six seconds into the first game!

Dak and Jalen were jawing at each other following the opening kickoff, which is when the Eagles' DT spat on his opponent ... earning the ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Prescott opened up about the incident after the game, admitting to spitting in the direction of the Eagles at the start of the matchup. However, he claimed he spits "a thousand times throughout the game," according to NBC Sports.

One of the NFL's fresh faces in the 2025 season is J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, who's on a comeback mission!

The thing is, McCarthy actually joined the league in 2024, but ended up sitting out his first season after suffering a serious injury.

We're going to see how the athlete moved past his setback in pursuit of his pro football goals ... and how he's preparing for some pretty big changes in his personal life.

J.J.'s football career kicked off back when he was attending high school at Nazareth Academy, located outside of Chicago.

He played several seasons for the school before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior season.

McCarthy went on to join the University of Michigan's football squad, and he made his debut with the Wolverines in 2021.

He remained with the team for a total of three seasons, and helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship in 2023.

McCarthy's time in the NFL started in 2024, when the Vikings drafted him in the first round, making him the tenth overall pick.

He wasn't a starting player right away, as he spent his rookie season on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his meniscus.

J.J.'s set to make his debut as the Vikings' QB1 on September 8th, when the team opens the season against NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears.

Fun fact: He'll become the fourth quarterback in NFL history to make his pro debut during a week one Monday Night Football game, according to ESPN.

McCarthy's start in the NFL isn't the only big thing happening for him in September ... because he's expecting to become a father, too!

The pro baller will share the soon-to-arrive child with his longtime partner, Katya Kuropas, who he met in high school.

The pair dated for five years before they announced their engagement with a January 2024 joint Instagram post.

Everyone knows a big part of playing in the NFL is taking a few knocks every now and then ... and we think Justin Jefferson's had his fair share over the years!

The wide receiver's spent several years with the Minnesota Vikings, and although he's become one of the flashiest guys on the gridiron -- with his jewelry and his touchdown celebration dance -- his career's also been marred by a few injuries.

We're going to see how the athlete moved from college stardom to becoming one of the NFL's most talked about offensive threats ... all while dealing with physical setbacks.

Jefferson started playing football at an early age, and he was a member of the football squad at Destrehan High School in his home state of Louisiana.

JJ remained in his home state for college, as he committed to and enrolled at Louisiana State University in 2017.

While his first season with the LSU Tigers was relatively uneventful, he became one of the team's key players throughout its 2018 season, as he racked up 875 yards, according to ESPN.

Justin led the country in receptions during his junior season, and he helped lead the Tigers to a national championship.

His efforts with LSU paid off in the end, as he ended up becoming a first-round draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

Justin later told ESPN he "definitely didn't think" he would've been one of the team's first picks, although he expressed he felt "blessed" to have been chosen to play.

He's spent his entire NFL career with the Vikings, and it looks like he's planning on sticking with the team a little longer, because he signed a $140 million contract extension in June 2024.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning, Justin helped to popularize the Griddy -- a viral dance move he first used as a touchdown celebration during his LSU days -- and continued in the NFL. Lots of other players, in multiple sports, have picked up the move, too.

Jefferson's time in the NFL hasn't always been smooth, and he's had to deal with several hamstring injuries over the course of his career.

He missed a total of seven games during the 2023 season after he suffered a strain in his right leg, according to ESPN.

He ended up having to sit out of several practices in 2025, when he strained his left hamstring in July.

Priscilla Presley's legal battle with Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko's been a bit of an ordeal, as Priscilla's former business partners have made some troubling claims about her past behavior.

The former wife of Elvis Presley's been the subject of various allegations made by both Kruse and Fialko, even as they formerly had cordial relations.

We're going to take a look at the background of Priscilla's former business partners and see what they've had to say about her over the course of their shared legal history.

Kruse is the cofounder of Kruse GWS Auctions, which she started with her husband in 2009, according to the company's official website.

The website says the company's worked with the Presley estate on several occasions.

Kruse and Presley herself have worked together for several years, and Kruse described the singer's former wife as "a wealth of experience and knowledge" when it came to Elvis' history.

Fialko's also an Elvis enthusiast, and he's a collector of his memorabilia.

Kruse and Fialko began their legal battle with Priscilla Presley in 2023, when they sued her for damages for breach of contract, according to USA Today.

The pair claimed they had "brokered" several deals to financially benefit Priscilla, who was apparently facing insolvency in 2022.

Presley eventually responded by suing Kruse and Fialko for financial elder abuse in 2024, claiming they took advantage of her and stole more than $1 million while they were associated.

She alleged Kruse, Fialko, and their associates attempted to make deals related to the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie, who died in January 2023.

The trio's legal battle only got uglier over time, and Kruse and Fialko alleged Priscilla directed Lisa Marie's medical team to pull the plug on her daughter after LM suffered cardiac arrest in 2023 to obtain control of the Elvis Presley Estate as part of their lawsuit against her -- and they're looking to get $50 million out of her, too.

Presley's lawyer, Marty Singer, characterized the claims as part of a publicity stunt and said the allegations were made in an effort to discredit his client.

Kruse and Fialko amended their lawsuit in September 2025 to include new claims regarding Presley's treatment of her late husband, and they alleged she placed financial pressure on him just a few months before he died.

The death of Juan "Raymond" Harper -- better known as Rolling Ray -- in September 2025 left his fans shattered and heartbroken over the loss of the influencer.

Ray's career was taking off prior to his death, as he'd built up a substantial following through his appearances on TV and presence on social media.

We're going to take a look at how the influencer made a name for himself and see how the reactions to his death largely reflected the positive impact he'd had on his fans.

Ray started making appearances in the late 2010s on various television shows, including "Catfish: Trolls," where his one-liners, and overall sense of humor, became popular with the show's fans.

A clip of his appearance on "Divorce Court," in which he claimed to have been in contact with Beyoncé, went viral a year later.

Ray was subsequently featured on several programs on the Zeus Network, including "The Conversation," in which his feud with rapper Bobby Lytes was detailed in a two-part arc.

Ray later served as an executive producer on the series "Bobby I Love You, Purrr," in which he helped Lytes find a partner.

Ray's talent wasn't just limited to TV, as he racked up a healthy following on social media throughout his life.

The influencer was most prolific on Instagram, where he had 451,000 followers at the time of his death.

He was also active on TikTok, where he had a following of nearly 10,000 ... although his final posts on the platform were shared in 2023.

In addition to his social media activity, Ray was a songwriter, and released several singles on Apple Music, mainly in the early 2020s.

Although the cause of Ray's death was not immediately released, it was marked with several tributes from across the entertainment world.

Zeus Network shared a post on its Instagram account, noting the influencer's "laughter, light, & loving spirit."

Cardi B described the social media personality as a "menace" and said he'd "become so positive" over the years in her own tribute.

Sydney Sweeney's made a name for herself by appearing in front of the cameras for much of her life ... but not all the recent attention surrounding the actress has been positive.

The performer raised her public profile in some of the most popular shows of the early 2020s, although her reputation was briefly thrown into jeopardy when she did a controversial ad for a clothing company.

Here's a look at how the actress rose to fame, then faced a controversy.

Sweeney started acting before she'd even become a teenager, starting off with bit parts in various movies and TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy" and "Heroes."

Her career gradually gained traction, and she started taking on recurring roles in shows like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Everything Sucks."

Denise Richards has spent a significant portion of her life in front of film and TV cameras, and her relationship with her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, has been one of the more attention-grabbing events of her life.

The pair were together for several years before their relationship crumbled in a very troubling way in July 2025.

We're going to take a look into the background of the Denise's estranged spouse and see how they came together ... before falling apart.

Aaron formerly worked in the field of frequency medicine, which Denise described as a form of "light and sound therapy" on a 2019 episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show."

Denise claimed his work in frequency medicine had made him the target of "certain organizations" on a 2020 episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and she also alleged they'd been "followed" in the past.

Aaron formerly operated a holistic clinic called Quantum 360 in Malibu, California ... although it closed down in October 2024, and he was sued for alleged fraud and breach of oral contract by the husband of a late client in January 2025, according to People.

He claimed he'd "made [no] income since" the closure of his clinic in his divorce filings, according to Us Weekly.

Denise wasn't Aaron's first wife, as he was formerly married to British actress Nicollette Sheridan, who starred on "Desperate Housewives."

Aaron and Nicollette were first linked in 2014, and they tied the knot in December 2015, although they kept their marriage under wraps.

Fans didn't have to wait for too long to learn about the marriage -- because Sheridan filed for divorce after just six months! Aaron and Nicollette's divorce was eventually finalized in 2018.

Aaron was first linked to Denise in December 2017, and he popped the big question in September 2018.

A source spoke to People at the time and claimed the pair's "engagement had been a long time coming" and said the two finally felt "ready to start their married life together."

And their married life started way faster than many of her fans expected -- because they got married just two days after their engagement announcment!

Aaron settled into married life with Denise fairly quickly, and he was featured in several episodes of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" throughout their relationship.

The good times didn't exactly last forever, as Aaron filed for divorce in July 2025, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split in his filing.

And things got tense pretty quickly, because Denise was granted a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband shortly after he filed for divorce ... she alleged he'd been abusive throughout their marriage.

Aaron responded to the allegations in a statement in mid-July 2025, in which he claimed he'd "never physically or emotionally abused" his estranged wife and described her accusations as "completely false and deeply hurtful."

Giorgio Armani's death at the age of 91 in September 2025 left the fashion world shocked, and questions have been raised about the future of his company.

Although the designer didn't leave any children behind, a plan for what would happen after his death was drafted in 2016 ... and several of his family members -- including his nieces Roberta and Silvana and his nephew Andrea Camerana -- are set to help lead the company, according to Reuters.

Here's a look at the professional lives and experience of the fashion industry powerhouse's younger relatives.

Roberta is Armani's Head of Entertainment & VIP Relations, and she serves as a liaison between the company and its high-profile clients.

Roberta's work means she's been connected to plenty of celebrities over the years ... she was involved in the planning of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' 2006 wedding, during which they both wore Armani-designed outfits, according to Time.

Roberta's grown close to many of her clients throughout her work with her late uncle's company, and she told Time she'd been able to forge "real friendships" with the celebs she's worked with over time.

And she's pretty proud of her family's contribution to the fashion world ... she said she and her sister were "born with Armani in our blood."

Silvana works in Armani's design department, and she's overseen the designs of the Emporio Armani women’s label in the past.

She's been open about working with her late uncle on the brand's output, and she told Time she was often "stretched because he has his own point of view."

Silvana described Giorgio as a "perfectionist" -- although she admitted he was "usually right" about the changes he suggested about the company's products.

Silvana also spoke to Time about how she worked closely with her uncle, who would often share his opinions about the company's planned collections.

Andrea's held several roles at Armani over the years, joining the company in 2000 and working as both a counselor and licensing director.

He eventually became Armani's sustainability managing director, and focuses on the brand's policy toward the environment.

Giorgio himself admitted he was "convinced that a company must give back and not only take from our planet."

The fashion world was left reeling in September 2025 after it was announced Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91.

The late designer drew inspiration from various sources throughout his life, and he often looked to his family members and loved ones for creative and professional support.

We're going to take a look at the fashion industry powerhouse's family life and see how his younger relatives have been set up to carry on his legacy.

Giorgio was born to Ugo Armani and Maria Raimondi, and he was raised alongside his sister, Rosanna, and his brother, Sergio.

Giorgio's parents both played a role in his decision to enter the world of fashion, and he told The Independent his mother was the "main reason" he started working in the industry.

He described his mother as "an innately elegant woman" and recalled she made sure her children were "immaculately dressed" in their youth, despite having to raise them in humble surroundings.

Giorgio also spoke about his father's "elegant" qualities in an interview with The Telegraph and described Ugo as carrying himself in a "very simple, but neat" manner.

Giorgio had a longstanding personal and professional relationship with his former collaborator, Sergio Galeotti, with whom he founded the Armani fashion house.

Galeotti, who also worked as an architect, actually persuaded the designer to sell his Volkswagen Beetle to finance the company in its early days.

Galeotti served as a source of support for Giorgio, who told GQ the architect "made me believe in myself."

Galeotti died at the age of 40 in 1985 following a battle with AIDS, and Giorgio said he saw his partner "everywhere" following his death.

Giorgio didn't have any kids of his own, and he told GQ he wished he'd had the chance to have "many children" over the course of his life.

However, the designer does have successors -- his nieces, Roberta and Silvana, and his nephew, Andrea Camerana.

The three all work within Armani, as Roberta served as the company's Head of Entertainment & VIP Relations, Silvana was one of the brand's heads of design, and Camerana was its sustainability managing director, according to Reuters.

Derrick Henry's had a pretty high-profile career on the gridiron throughout his time in the NFL ... and he's been supported by his longtime girlfriend, Adrianna Rivas, the whole time!

The professional football player and his partner have been together since he started in the big leagues, and she's one of his biggest fans.

Here's a look at how the athlete and his girlfriend have stuck it out together for nearly a decade, and how they started a family along the way.

Adrianna was born in Texas and raised in the city of Odessa. She stayed in her home state for college and earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Texas, Austin, in 2016.

Her relationship with Derrick kicked off in 2016, going Instagram official the following year, when she shared a now-deleted post featuring the NFL star.

Adrianna shared plenty of posts featuring the NFL star on her account and Story while she was active on the platform.

Adrianna revealed on Instagram she was planning on starting a family with Derrick in January 2020, when she announced her first pregnancy. She went on to give birth to their eldest daughter, Valentina, four months later.

Adrianna and Derrick expanded their family nearly four years later, when she gave birth to a second baby girl named Celine.

The NFL star made an announcement about his second child's birth on his Instagram account, and described himself as "the only MAN that big sister & her will EVER need" in the caption.

Derrick's been pretty open about how Adrianna's support has positively affected him during his time in the league.

He spoke about his career in a 2024 interview with The Athletic and declared his girlfriend and their first daughter -- Celine hadn't arrived yet when he sat down for the conversation -- gave him "all the motivation I need in this world."

Oh, and it's worth mentioning Adrianna's also made friends with other WAGs -- "wives and girlfriends," in case you didn't know -- over the course of Derrick's time in the NFL.

Jalen Brunson's history with the NBA stretches all the way back to 2018 ... but his history with his wife, Ali Marks, goes even further back!

Get this ... the professional basketball player and his spouse first met before they'd become adults, and they've remained together since their time in high school.

Here's a look at how the athlete's wife established herself professionally ... and how she eventually started a family with her longtime partner.

Ali and Jalen met all the way back in their teenage years, as they both attended Adlai E. Stevenson High School, located just outside of Chicago.

The athlete and his now-wife were pretty open about their relationship during their high school years, as they shared photos featuring each other on their respective Instagram accounts.

And if the photos weren’t enough to convince you already … they were each other’s date to their senior prom back in 2015!

Jalen and Ali’s time in high school was apparently a pretty good experience, because he proposed to her on the basketball court of their high school’s gym -- way, way later on, of course.

Ali stayed in her home state for her college years, attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she graduated with degrees in kinesiology and exercise science.

The professional basketball player’s wife attended graduate school at Northwestern University, and she earned a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2021.

Ali started her professional career as a rehabilitation aide, and she held the position for two years, according to her LinkedIn account.

She eventually became a full-on physical therapist, and she's documented much of her professional experience on one of her two Instagram accounts.

Ali and Jalen made things official in July 2023, when they held a wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.

The couple spoke about the event in an interview with People, where the physical therapist stated she wanted "nonstop dancing" after the two said their vows.

And it didn't take too long for the couple to start a family, either, because they welcomed a daughter named Jordyn the following July.

Tommy Castellanos has seen some bumps so far in his college football journey ... but at least it's never been boring!

The quarterback's bounced around between several schools over the length of his collegiate career, and he's finally found a home with the Florida State Seminoles.

We're going to see how the athlete ended up playing ball in Tallahassee after switching from university to university ... and check out how his past comments about a rival institution garnered criticism within the sports world.

Tommy first sparked interest from recruiters while playing quarterback for Ware County High School in his hometown of Waycross, Georgia.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning football wasn't the athlete's only interest in high school, as he was on Ware County's basketball, soccer, and track and field squads.

Tommy led the Ware County High School Gators to a 10-2 record in his junior year, clinching them a spot in the state's AAAAA Playoffs.

His prowess on the field attracted the attention of several institutions while he prepared to head to college, including Florida State and the University of Central Florida ... remember those names for later.

Tommy started his college career at the University of Central Florida, where he committed in 2021 ... and he spent the 2022 season playing with the Knights.

The athlete pulled a fast one the following April when he entered the transfer portal, and he ended up at Boston College.

Tommy served as the Eagles' starting quarterback at the beginning of the 2023 season, although he got bumped from the starting position the following season.

He announced his intention to transfer shortly after being losing his starting position, and he began playing for Florida State in August 2025.

Tommy found himself in hot water prior to the start of the 2025 season for comments he made about the University of Alabama's football squad -- in other words, trash talk.

The quarterback told On3 Sports he didn't see the Crimson Tide "stopping me" and said the team didn't have former coach Nick Saban to "save them."

He doubled down on the comments while speaking to On3's Warchant, and claimed he didn't mean any "disrespect" ... he just wanted college football fans to know he had "confidence in my guys."