Justin Tuck, Super Bowl Champion 2012

Justin Tuck Drawing

Justin Tuck Drawing in progress

New York Giants Defensive End: Justin played his college ball at Notre Dame. The Giants chose Justin in the 2005 NFL Draft. He has been a two time Pro Bowler, two time All Pro, and has won two Super Bowls (XLII, XLVI). On Feb.5th, in Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Justin scored a first quarter safety on an intentional grounding penalty by quarterback Tom Brady.

Despite being  born in north west New Jersey, I unlike my father and all my in-laws also from north Jersey, had never become a Giants or Jets fan. My family moved to the San Francisco bay area when I was two, and I became a childhood 49ers fan. I am now a die hard Ravens fan, but have also rekindled my interest in the 49ers. This season however, just prior to the playoffs, I watched a bow hunting show featuring Justin hunting in south Texas. Like myself, Justin is quite the bow hunter and avid outdoors man. During the Super Bowl, I saw him wearing an interesting unusual custom face mask. Seemed like enough of a reason to draw him, so here it is.

Patrick Willis 2012

Patrick Willis Drawing

An hour into the drawing

About three hours into the drawing

San Francisco 49ers Inside Linebacker: Patrick played his college ball at The University of Mississippi. While in his senior year at Ole Miss, Patrick received the Butkas Award, and the Jack Lambert Award, both presented to the nations top linebacker of the year. In the 2007 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Patrick eleventh in the first round. Patrick has received Pro Bowl and All Pro honors all five years that he has been in the NFL. This year in ESPN's pre season poll, Patrick was voted the leagues best inside linebacker. They said, "Even 12 time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis, the dominant linebacker of his era, pointed to Willis as a worthy successor to his undisputed reign."

Hall of Famer Mike Singletary said, "I've coached two of the greatest linebackers, one that has already proven to be one of the greatest, and one who will prove to be," referring to Lewis and Willis.

Darrell Green 2010

Darrell Green Drawing

Retired Corner back for the Washington Redskins: Darrell played his entire 20 year career for the Skins, 1983-2002. During his playing time he was the fastest man in the NFL, and is considered by many as the greatest corner back of all time. In 1983 Darrell was the NFL Rookie of the Year, and was with the Skins for two Super Bowl victories. Darrell also represented them at 7 Pro Bowls. Much like myself Darrell is a devout Christian man.

Although living in the D.C. area, I was never a big Skins fan. My step sister Laura however is a Huge fan. She was on the waiting list for season tickets when she was seventeen years old. This season she gave my Pop and I her tickets to the Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. That was the game where Michael Vick set all kind of single game records, and held a huge lead after the first half. It was pouring raining, and Pop and I left at half time. I did this drawing for Laura to thank her for the tickets.