HOUSTON — When Houston Texans rookie linebacker Henry To’o To’o takes the field against the New England Patriots in their preseason opener on Thursday night, he won’t just be playing the game he has loved since he was six years old for himself, but for his family and his culture.
“Man, it’s a blessing,” said To’o To’o after practice when asked about the importance of his family being along with him on this journey. “I’m Samoan and Tongan, and in the Polynesian culture, we’re huge on family, and family means everything. Faith, family, and football that’s what we believe in. I carry my last name, To’oTo’o, with pride, and I’m the first one to do this, so I carry that with joy, and I’m going to give it my all while I’m here.”
