NFL Prospect, His Parents Could Make League History

This isn’t your father’s NFL draft.

Trey McBride, a tight end from Colorado State University, will make history this week. If McBride gets drafted, he’ll be the first NFL player with same-sex parents.

McBride was raised by parents Kate and Jen, who told “The Today Show” that they started their family in the 1990s, a time when same sex relationships and parenthood weren’t as accepted as they are today.

“They actually considered me a single mom,” Kate said. “And I do remember telling my parents that I’m pregnant, and they said, ‘Why would you want to have a baby as a single woman?’ And I said, ‘I’m not a single woman. I’m in a relationship.’”

College star Trey McBride is poised to become the first NFL player with same-sex parents. @kristendahlgren spoke with the family on what this moment means for them. pic.twitter.com/yZcqOfRwa5

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 25, 2022

Jen admitted that she and Kate were worried about Trey and their other kids being bullied for having same-sex parents. But they made sure their kids were comfortable with themselves and fully supported at home.

“You always worry about your kids,” Jen said. “Because we’re all kids. We know how kids are. But the main thing is with them is, be confident in who you are. You come from a family that every single one of us are in your corner, no matter what, anytime in the day. So, nobody really talked about bullying.”

While he’d be the first NFL player with same-sex parents, to McBride it’s just “normal.”

“They’ve done a great job of pushing me to be the best version of myself and just constantly giving support and love,” McBride told “The Today Show.”

Now with McBride ready to head off to the NFL, Kate is so thrilled to see him start the next chapter of his life.

“I’m excited to see him just live his dream,” Kate told “The Today Show.” “When your kid comes to you when they’re little and they say they want to be president, you’re like, ‘OK, honey, that’s great.’ He wanted to play in the NFL, and he’s going to do it.”

Most  draft experts predict McBride will be picked in the second or third round of the draft.

Looking forward to draft night!

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