His classmates joined extracurricular activities, hung out with friends or simply drove home for relaxation. The after-school routine unfolded a bit differently for Kahlil McKenzie.
After the final bell sounded, he often traveled to his father’s offices at the Green Bay Packers and then the Oakland Raiders headquarters, wanting to spend his afternoons in an NFL environment. He grew to have favorite players, such as wide receiver Donald Driver and cornerback Al Harris. He learned the lingo of the game, observed their work ethics and examined the intricate details that helped those guys stick in the league for years.