Zain Ali Muhammad
Zain Ali Muhammad (born July 12, 2012)[1] a.k.a Zain Hollywood is an American football prodigy. Since the age of eight, Muhammad has been trained by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter.[2][3]
Early life
Muhammad was born in 2012 in Texas and currently living in Austin, Texas to Ali Muhammad and Ebony Charles and has two older siblings and a younger brother.[4][5] Currently, Muhammad is in the news for being the number-one quarterback prospect in the country for the class of 2030
Career
Muhammad models his game after the likes of league greats such as Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murrey, and Tom Brady. He travels back and forth between Texas and Atlanta to train with former Georgia Bulldogs and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter.[2] Muhammad has said in interviews that he has modeled his style and performance after Lamar Jackson, the current American football QB for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL, whom he watches daily. In fact, during his brief time on Sunday Night Football on NBC, he was given the nickname Lamar Jackson 2.0 due to the pair’s similarities in abilities and style.[6] He was also recently trained by the University of South Florida quarterback Baylin Trujillo and Coach Glenn, whom football fans would recognize as Antonio Brown’s trainer. Muhammad was also trained by Odell Beckham, Quincy Carter, and Baker Mayfield.[1]
Muhammad is a 19-time flag football champion, he has also won 3 flag football world championships in three different divisions, and out of 101 games played through 2020 where his team has won 97 played games.[2]
He has received praise and feedback from several NFL figures, including Mohammed Sanu, Antonio Brown, Vince Young, Roc Carmichael, and eminent NFL Analyst James Jones, a former Superbowl winner who has even been spotted attending one of Hollywood’s American football games.[6]
Recognition
The quarterback phenom is a 19-time flag football champion. Muhammad has also won three flag football world championships in three different divisions, and out of 101 games played in the last year and a half, his team has won 97 times.[7][8][9][10]
Personal life
Muhammad wants to open his training facility by the time he reaches middle school. He loves reading, math, and other sports, including soccer and basketball. He is a supporter of peace and equality and regularly donates to charities.[11][12] His favorite pre-game song is QuickSand by Morray and Anything by Migos.[13] Muhammad has personalized shoes and clothes with his logo and nickname, Hollywood.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brits, Adriaan (2021-07-14). "Meet Zain Hollywood The 8yr Old Phenom - ValueWalk" (in en-US). https://www.valuewalk.com/meet-zain-hollywood-the-8yr-old-phenom/,%20https://www.valuewalk.com/meet-zain-hollywood-the-8yr-old-phenom/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Media, Euro Weekly News (2021-07-19). "Meet Top Quarterback Prospect for the class of 2030: Zain Hollywood" (in en-GB). https://euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/19/meet-top-quarterback-prospect-for-the-class-of-2030-zain-hollywood/.
- ↑ "Meet Zain Hollywood The 8yr Old Phenom" (in en). 2021-07-14. https://www.barstwoolsports.com/barstwoolsports/meet-zain-hollywood-the-8yr-old-phenom/.
- ↑ "Zain Hollywood Mengambil Dunia Sepak Bola dengan Storm – Nonton Film - SharingMedia.co" (in en-US). 2022-05-27. https://www.sharingmedia.co/zain-hollywood-mengambil-dunia-sepak-bola-dengan-storm-nonton-film/.
- ↑ "Zain Hollywood The Young Phenom is causing a stir among athletes". https://exbulletin.com/entertainment/1682031/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Meet the first 8-year-old featured on NBC’s Sunday Night Football: Zain Hollywood" (in en-US). 2021-07-14. https://augustafreepress.com/meet-the-first-8-year-old-featured-on-nbcs-sunday-night-football-zain-hollywood/.
- ↑ "Meet 8-year-old quarterback phenom Zain 'Hollywood' Muhammad" (in en). 2021-03-17. https://www.abcactionnews.com/sports/meet-eight-year-old-quarterback-phenom-zain-hollywood-muhammad.
- ↑ "Meet 8-year-old football phenom already training to be next big star with help from former Dawg" (in en). 2021-03-11. https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/meet-8-year-old-football-phenom-already-training-be-next-big-star-with-help-former-dawg/ZIN6VYEM3FCXLL7K5B5ZSGDQLA/.
- ↑ Stein, Frankie (2021-06-29). "Zain Hollywood Taking the Football World by Storm" (in en-US). https://filmdaily.co/news/zain-hollywood/.
- ↑ Media, Euro Weekly News (2021-07-19). "Meet Top Quarterback Prospect for the class of 2030: Zain Hollywood" (in en-GB). https://euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/19/meet-top-quarterback-prospect-for-the-class-of-2030-zain-hollywood/.
- ↑ Stein, Frankie (2021-06-29). "Zain Hollywood Taking the Football World by Storm" (in en-US). https://filmdaily.co/news/zain-hollywood/.
- ↑ Media, Euro Weekly News (2021-07-19). "Meet Top Quarterback Prospect for the class of 2030: Zain Hollywood" (in en-GB). https://euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/19/meet-top-quarterback-prospect-for-the-class-of-2030-zain-hollywood/.
- ↑ "America's youngest football legend: Zain Hollywood - Newstrail.com". 13 July 2021. https://www.newstrail.com/americas-youngest-football-legend-zain-hollywood/.
