Victor Cruz
Victor Cruz
Victor Michael Cruzis an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Massachusetts, and signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth11 November 1986
CityPaterson, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
school kids player
I knew what type of player I was: a free agent, a small kid who came from a small school.
grandma kids dancing
As a kid, my grandma would be dancing all the time.
mom kids sacrifice
My mom lived by herself with two kids. Sacrifice was the name of the game at our house.
believe kids responsibility
It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.
family
I'm focused on football; focused on my family right now.
happened kicked okay until year
My first year of college was tough. I thought that just being an athlete I could get by. I thought I was okay until I got kicked out, which happened twice.
years can-do
It is funny what a year can do.
want defeat
Everybody wants to defeat the defending champs.
house six-packs twelve
I always have to have a six pack or twelve pack of Entenmann's doughnuts in my house, no other brand.
college numbers outstanding
I didn't have outstanding numbers coming out of college and I'm not 6'6 with 230 lbs.
self guy former
I don't recognize my former self. Like I'm on the outside looking in at my life. Who is that guy?
stars dancing want
I don't want to be on 'Dancing With the Stars' anytime soon.
new-york athlete light
I just want to continue the success and be an athlete that is shown in a good light in New York City.
mom love-is advice
Take your time. Love is gonna come. Don't force it. Don't try to make it happen. Relax, take your time, and you'll know when it's there. My mom gave me that advice.