Back in December, brave and bold seven-year-old Anthony Tarantelli sent his own signed jersey to J.J. Watt.
Anthony gave Watt his signed jersey so that Watt could have a cool memento when Tarantelli becomes “a famous NFL player.”
Watt was so impressed with the kid that he posted the letter and signed jersey to his Instagram.
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Now, Watt has sent his own set of gifts to Anthony.
Watt recently sent Tarantelli a gift package which included a signed jersey, hat and a letter. However, the most impressive keepsake which Watt sent Tarantelli is definitely the pair of signed game-worn cleats.
According to Tarantelli’s father, J.J. told the young football player to not lose that amazing confidence in himself:
Anthony’s dad tells TMZ Sports, “He told him to stay confident in himself, and keep working hard.”
Given Anthony’s proclamations, it’s hard to see him losing that confidence anytime soon.
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