A word to the rise: NFL hopeful Shakir Soto stops at local elementary school

This is arguably the biggest week of Shakir Soto’s life.

The start of the NFL Draft is a mere two days away. By Saturday, the GAR grad’s life will likely change forever.

But you wouldn’t have known that Monday afternoon as the former University of Pittsburgh defensive lineman played football with Heights M.L. Murray Elementary sixth-graders at their recess before speaking in front of the 100-plus students in the school’s gymnasium later that day. To see the full article from The Times Leader, click here.