Messiah deWeaver releases a pass during practice at

Messiah deWeaver releases a pass during practice at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl 2016, at Fuller College Practice Field on Dec. 30, 2015. The Marine Corps advocates for high-achieving high school athletes and views the Semper Fidelis football program as an opportunity to establish a strong connection with America’s youth. “I’m hoping to gain a lot of knowledge from the Marines and on the football field. So for both aspects, I’m here to learn and be a sponge the whole week,” said deWeaver. He is a quarterback for Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Adams/ Released)