The Steelers announced they are renaming its youth mentoring program the Jerome Bettis Leadership Award, honoring the impact Bettis has made as a leader and mentor during his Hall of Fame career and beyond. The program recognizes local high school football players who go above and beyond to mentor their teammates both on and off the field.

The program encourages student athletes to serve as mentors, to be engaged in their local communities, and to focus on building their overall character. Now named after one of the Steelers and NFL's most revered players, the renaming of this program demonstrates the Steelers' continued commitment to uplifting the next generation of high school football players across the region.

"I give back because of what I was given. As a young athlete, I benefited

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