College football star Kennedy McDowell has been overwhelmed by his team’s reaction to his coming out
The Athletic interviewed him about his sexuality as part of a story about the diversity on Colorado State. In a new interview with Outsports, McDowell says the support he’s received has been overwhelming.“I definitely didn’t expect so much love out of that article,” he said. “I’m really grateful for that.
I just want to inspire athletes around the country. My goal is to be an inspiration.”A post shared by Kennedy McDowell (@_kennedycharles_)Kennedy McDowell was out before Colorado State recruited him for their football team.
A freshman, McDowell was a standout high school player in Frisco, Texas, and unafraid of showing his true colors. He even participated in a magazine photo shoot draped in a rainbow flag.
But when McDowell was making his first campus visits, the consensus three-star recruit toned down the gay. He eschewed fashion-forward lewks for subdued outfits, and tried to “fit the part.”In time, however, McDowell realized that wouldn’t work for him.
