NAAAA Orlando Legacy Wall
Where Legacy Becomes Leadership.
Celebrating the student-athletes whose excellence, leadership, and character continue to inspire every generation that follows.
2027 Rising Star
The Next Chapter Begins Here.
We are keeping the 2027 nominee class private until each individual is formally recognized. For now, Braylon Mitchell represents the promise, discipline, character, and leadership that define the next generation of the Orlando Chapter legacy.
2027 Rising Star
Braylon
Mitchell
Victory Christian School · 11th Grade
Braylon Mitchell represents the next generation of leadership within the National Alliance of African American Athletes — Orlando Chapter. As a dedicated student-athlete at Victory Christian School, he is building a reputation through academic commitment, athletic discipline, volunteer service, and a willingness to lead by example.
His impact reaches beyond competition. Braylon balances baseball and football with Honor Roll achievement, community service, and programs that encourage college preparation and personal growth. That combination of character, consistency, and purpose makes him a strong representative of the 2027 Rising Star Class.
Hometown
Eagle Lake, Florida
High School
Victory Christian School · 11th Grade
Sports
Baseball and Football
Academic & Athletic Excellence
- Honor Roll student
- Scholar Athlete Award recipient
- Multi-sport student-athlete competing in baseball and football
- Demonstrates preparation, discipline, and a strong work ethic
Leadership & Service
- Upward Bound of Polk State College volunteer
- KidsPACK childhood-hunger prevention volunteer
- Uses service and athletics to set a positive example
- Represents the character and promise of Orlando's next generation
The Standard
What the Legacy Represents.
Academics
Focus, discipline, achievement, and preparation for opportunity.
Athletics
Skill, resilience, preparation, and respect for competition.
Character
Integrity, accountability, responsibility, and consistency.
Leadership
Setting a standard that strengthens teammates and communities.
Service
Using talent and opportunity to create impact beyond the game.
The Legacy Museum
The Story
Continues.
Continue through the Legacy Museum and meet the student-athletes whose achievements helped build the Orlando Chapter story.
Continue to Class of 2026The Orlando Legacy Wall
The Names That Built the Legacy.
2025 Legacy Class
Every class adds another chapter. Explore the student-athletes whose achievement, leadership, character, and opportunity helped shape the Orlando Chapter story.
Taihj Moore
Taihj represented the Orlando Chapter as an offensive standout and earned regional recognition for his performance, discipline, and impact on the field.
Chapter Recognition
Orlando Chapter Offensive Player of the Year.
Regional Achievement
Earned regional recognition for competitive excellence.
Athletic Role
Running back at DeLand High School.
Legacy Impact
Recognized for discipline, preparation, and offensive impact.
Trevon Williams
Trevon represented the Orlando Chapter as a defensive standout and earned regional recognition for his strength, discipline, performance, and leadership.
Chapter Recognition
Orlando Chapter Defensive Player of the Year.
Regional Achievement
Regional award winner for defensive excellence.
Athletic Role
Defensive tackle at Apopka High School.
Leadership
Recognized for strength, discipline, and field leadership.
Watkins Award Weekend · Chapter Honoree
The 2024 Legacy Class.
Recognizing a student-athlete whose journey reflected academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and character.
Shamon “Shooby” Coleman
Shooby was recognized during Watkins Award Weekend for his commitment to athletics, academics, community involvement, and leadership beyond the field.
Athletic Role
Quarterback at Williston High School.
Academic Commitment
Maintained a 3.0 GPA while competing in football.
Community Involvement
Participated in community lawn-service activities.
Leadership & Faith
FCA involvement and Cam Newton Foundation participation.
Founding Legacy Class · Recruiting & College Opportunity
Where the Legacy Began.
The early honorees whose recruiting journeys, athletic achievements, and college opportunities helped establish the Orlando Chapter tradition.
A'Karia “Kari” Ferguson
Kari was recognized as an Orlando Chapter volleyball award recipient and celebrated for her recruiting progress, athletic development, and club achievements.
Chapter Recognition
Orlando Chapter volleyball award recipient.
Recruiting
Received recruiting interest from UCF.
Club Competition
Competed with TVC 17U Adidas White club volleyball.
Legacy Impact
Recognized for athletic growth and expanding opportunity.
Zoe Nelson
Zoe was recognized by the Orlando Chapter before signing a scholarship to continue her soccer career at Alabama A&M University.
College Opportunity
Signed with Alabama A&M University.
Athletic Role
Forward at James Bowie High School.
Hometown
Represented Dallas, Texas during her recruiting journey.
Legacy Impact
Recognized for preparation, achievement, and college advancement.
The Orlando Legacy Continues
Every Class Leaves A Legacy.
Today’s student-athletes become tomorrow’s leaders. The Orlando Chapter continues to honor young people whose excellence in academics, athletics, character, leadership, and service strengthens their schools, families, and communities.
Academics
Athletics
Character
Leadership
Service
“Legacy is not a single moment. It is a tradition carried forward by every student-athlete who comes next.”
The Orlando Legacy Continues