NFL All-Star Cornerbacks – Fabian Washington from the Baltimore Ravens, Mike Jenkins of the Dallas Cowboys, and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from the Arizona Cardinals, who are known as the Cornerback Connection. All three successful professional athletes grew up in Bradenton and have joined forces to help make a difference in the lives of young people; make a strong impact in their community; and to be an inspiration to all kids through their outstanding character on and off the football field.

The Cornerback Connection will have their foundations, the Franchise Kids Foundation, Mike Jenkins Foundation, and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Foundation, work in unison to provide quality programs and events that will accomplish their shared goal of bringing families together and impacting a community.