Adarius Pickett removed his white headband with “PICK SIX” stitched in black letters across the front so he could read the inscription sewn into the back.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” the UCLA safety said Monday, repeating the words while standing in front of a group of reporters.
The headband is just one of a small drawer’s worth that Pickett can choose from, all sewn by his mother, Angie. He has other versions for practices and games awash in blue, black and gray, among other colors.
Each bears Pickett’s nickname across the front along with an inspirational saying inside the back lining.