Eric Ebron is really big into wearing custom cleats, and often, what’s designed has a purpose or sentimental value to the Detroit Lions tight end.
In training camp, he wore cleats with boxing gloves and a picture of Muhammad Ali to honor the late boxer after he died over the summer. Last season, he wore Christmas-themed cleats he then auctioned off for charity.
This Week I Will Be Wearing Cleats To Honor My Grandfather & Father. Grandfather Served In 3 Wars And Returned Home. They Called Him "Lucky" pic.twitter.com/C9gxMOGzAQ
This Sunday, his cleats will honor his late grandfather, Oling Jackson.