NFL 360: Shallow Water

The day after Super Bowl LVIII, while confetti was being swept up in Las Vegas, the NFL announced Queen Tahj Williams as the official designer of Super Bowl LIX's logo. Through the lens of Queen Tahj, NFL vet Tyrann Mathieu, and NFL Alumni Big Chief Dow Edwards, we head to New Orleans to learn about the hidden history behind the city's Black Masking Indians and the legacy of resistance and community woven into American culture's fabric.

After being doubted and underestimated his entire football career, Zach Orr used an unparalleled work ethic to become an All-Pro linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. But in an instant, his dream was ripped away from him. Now, what once seemed like the worst thing to ever happen to him, is perhaps the greatest gift he's ever received.

Raheem Mostert's journey from a tumultuous and at times painful childhood in Florida to Pro Bowl heights in the NFL has been filled with remarkable highs and heartbreaking lows. Through it all, he's consistently sought peace and balance in a place far from the football field - on the board in the water, a passion that's become a fundamental part of his life.

After overcoming a career-threatening neck injury, UCLA standout Laiatu Latu emerges as a formidable force on the gridiron, poised to rewrite his narrative as a first-round edge rusher destined for the NFL.

Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac honors his mother's resilience and dedication to caring for his three non-verbal siblings while inspiring him to fulfill his NFL dream.

NFL 360 chronicles receiver Devontez Walker's transfer to the University of North Carolina to be close to his ailing grandmother, and the ensuing NCAA eligibility controversy that ignited the Tar Heel fanbase and inspired a widespread movement.

Quarterback Michael Pratt keeps alive the spirit of his late high school teammate Bryce and his late brother David through his play - and his close bond with David's daughter Aria.

Three football players - Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn, former Eagles defensive end Brandon Bair, and former Oregon receiver Keanon Lowe - risk their lives to save total strangers. [2024 Emmy winner]

Buffalo poet and activist Jillian Hanesworth makes a passionate statement about a heartbroken community leaning on its beloved football team to help heal from a year of off-field tragedies. [2024 Emmy winner]

NFL 360 shares legendary Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown's powerful connection to the Gullah Geechee people and a legendary slave revolt. [2024 Emmy nominee]

Bills defensive lineman Eli Ankou fights for the cause of missing and murdered indigenous women in North America. [2024 Emmy nominee]

Auburn's Derick Hall survives the near-death experience of being born four months premature, rising to become one of the best defensive ends in the nation - and making a transformational impact on his Gulf Coast community. [2024 Emmy nominee]

Kyle Brandt follows members of the Ukrainian League of American Football as they fight on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. [Emmy winner]

The Kahuku High School Red Raiders honor the memory of three fallen coaches and their Polynesian heritage by bringing a state championship to Hawaii's North Shore of Oahu. [Emmy nominee]

A blind, terminally ill young sports fan lights up the city of Baltimore and inspires Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with his infectious spirit and unforgettable courage. [Emmy winner]

Award-winning actor Anthony Anderson delivers a moving tribute to his hometown and the iconic neighborhood hosting Super Bowl LVI. [Emmy winner]

Emmanuel Sanders traces the trailblazing journey of Jimmy Raye, a pioneering Black quarterback who led Michigan State to a national championship and inspired a generation of NFL players and coaches. [Emmy winner]

All-Pro Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard draws strength from the brotherhood of his fraternity as he mourns the loss of his own brother and inspires others fighting their own battles. [Emmy nominee]

Former Raiders receiver Mark Pattison finds meaning and purpose in a new challenge: climbing the highest summits on all seven continents. [Emmy winner]

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett returns to his hometown of Tulsa to explore the tragic legacy of the 1921 race massacre in the Greenwood district also known as "Black Wall Street." [Emmy winner]

49ers defensive tackle Solomon Thomas suffers the devastating loss of his sister, battles to overcome his own depression, and becomes a powerful advocate for youth suicide prevention. [Emmy nominee]

An infant flees war-torn Liberia with his mother, overcomes poverty and crime in America, and grows up to become an NFL star who fights for at-risk athletes in underserved communities...this is the story of Colts defensive end Kwity Paye. [Emmy nominee]

Muslim athlete/activist Fouzia Madhouni battles poverty, gender discrimination and breast cancer on the way to launching a youth football academy in Morocco. [Emmy nominee]

Sam Gordon, a talented young female football player, becomes a social media phenomenon, a rising star, and ultimately a powerful activist for women's rights on the athletic field. [Emmy nominee]

Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen experiences an emotional reunion with his Army Sergeant father, whose military influence helps transform him into an NFL star and devoted mentor to homeless youth. [Emmy nominee]