Trey McBride becomes first NFL player with same-sex parents
History has been made, yet surprisingly, it sounds like a story that just makes sense. A lesbian couple produced the first NFL player with queer parents.
Trey McBride was selected No. 55 in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, and he made sure to thank his moms, Kate and Jen, for his success.McBride has always been vocal about his upbringing, but he hopes that this sheds light on how children of gay parents can achieve anything.
They raised him during the mid-1990s when same-sex couples raising kids was still considered a controversial idea.Related: Pro handball player Ola Hoftun Lillelien comes out as gayNFL hunk Carl Nassib becoming the first active, out player was important for visibility, but this occasion is indicative of the more familiar role we play in society, especially as parents.
Finding hetero moms and dads who crush their kids’ dreams or personalities is much easier than a queer parent who doesn’t embrace their child to be everything they want to be.And yes, he’s cute.
