NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- For college football fans across the country, Wednesday marks a special occasion known as Early Signing Day.

Early Signing Day celebrates future student athletes of tomorrow as they sign their national letters of intent at the university where they want to further their education.

In Newark, New Jersey, the Malcolm X Shabazz High School held a celebration for one of their own.

With proud parents huddled by his side, senior Zaiden McDonald was all smiles as he signed his letter of intent to play Division I football at Stanford University. It was a touchdown rooted in determination, and one that brought tears of joy.

"This is a life changer. Just to be able to say that I'm going to Stanford, I'm a Stanford man, it means a lot," McDonald said.

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