New England Patriots defensive backs Devin McCourty and Jason McCourty received an honorary doctorate degree from their alma mater, Rutgers University, earlier this month. The twin brothers, who also served as the school’s commencement speakers, did not only earn the degrees because of their success on the gridiron, though, but also because of the outstanding work they continue to do in the community.
One of the key initiatives they are involved in — in coordination with the Players Coalition, which focuses on social justice and race equality — is to help improve public schools in Massachusetts.