The star of San Francisco 49ers, Christian McCaffrey, recently returned to his high school while Valor withdrew his n ° 5 jersey in tribute to the NFL star that he has become.
McCaffrey returned to school with his pregnant wife, Olivia Culpo, for the occasion while he was thinking about a trip that saw him become one of the best runners in the NFL.
His parents, Ed and Lisa, were also there for the ceremony that honored their son.
Thinking about the event, McCaffrey, 28, wrote on Instagram on Sunday: “Yesterday was an emotional honor for me.
“This jersey represents all the people who have transformed me into the person I am today. I wear you with me in everything I do.
But it was Culpo that seemed particularly moved day by day. Sharing her own photos of the event, she wrote on her husband: “Yesterday, it was emotional in the best way.
Christian McAffrey and Olivia Culpo went to Lycée Valor for his retirement from Jersey
The star of San Francisco 49ers was also joined by his proud parents for the event, Ed and Lisa
McCaffrey left Valor and has become one of the best runners in the NFL
“ Looking at Christian’s high school jersey was a powerful moment and in a complete circle – the one who reminded me of the whole grain, the sacrifice and the discipline he paid in this game from the start.
“I saw you give each piece of you to your job – not for distinctions, but because excellence is important for you.
“You are the most difficult worker I know, not only because of what you do on the ground, but because of whom you are: an altruistic teammate and an implacable prosecutor of growth.
“I love you so much and I could not be more proud of you, and I am so grateful to see that you are honored in a way that reflects each piece of heart and integrity that you wear.
“Here to honor the past and to everything that is still to come !!”.
Valor, meanwhile, wrote on social networks on McCaffrey: “ the Christian McCaffrey value alum (2014 promotion) returned to the campus to be honored and removing his valve football jersey.
“It was a fun community celebration for his family, his former football colleagues, his current students and his teachers!
“Christian helped Valor win 4 football state championships. He also played basketball and ran a track during his high school years.
But last season, McCaffrey endured a campaign seriously hampered injuries
McCaffrey suffered a torn PCL in the December 1 snow match against Buffalo Bills
“After his university years in Stanford, Christian was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round, and five years later, he was exchanged at the 49ers of San Francisco, where he continues today.”
For McCaffrey, the honor comes when he is preparing for a return season with his team 49ers.
After a superb 2023 campaign that saw McCaffrey and the Niners reach the Super Bowl before losing against the Chiefs of Kansas City, McCaffrey was unleashed by injury problems in 2024.
After missing the start of the season with the Achilles tendonitis, McCaffrey damaged his cross -knee crossed ligament during a snow match on December 1 against Buffalo Bills.
He had played four games with the Niners before injuring himself in Buffalo and did not come back again in the season because his team failed to make the playoffs.