Adam Shadoff

There are still some moments where Orlando City's homegrown fullback Michael Halliday can't believe how far his career has come. "As a kid growing up and then going to the games at the stadium and stuff, I didn't really imagine myself there because it's like such a big stage, and it seems crazy," said Halliday. "But as you get older and older you start believing in yourself." That belief started early. The Orlando native Halliday grew up playing multiple sports but focused on Soccer.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 02: Jalen Carter of Georgia looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Former Apopka High School and University of Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter is projected to be a top-ten pick in next week's NFL Draft. "It feels good," said Carter.

At 6'10, 325 pounds, Windermere Prep graduate and University of Central Florida offensive lineman Ryan Swoboda has hopes of being picked in this summer's NFL Draft. "It's been the dream my whole life," said Swoboda. "I remember growing up when I was like four years old watching Green Bay Packers games with my dad. So yeah, just to have the opportunity to do it is really cool." Swoboda is projected to potentially be a late-round draft pick. But just getting to this point almost didn't happen.