NY Jet Darrelle Revis lends a hand

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Darrelle Revis, who was born in Pennsylvania, was drafted to play cornerback for the JETS in 2007. After starting all 16 games in his rookie season, Darrelle was named to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team. He’s on everyone’s list of hot NFL players to watch. And we know that beyond the gridiron Darrelle is all about helping kids. He recently made it out to good friend Russell Simmons' holiday bash for at-risk youth. Read below for our exclusive interview.

CelebsGoneGood: Can you tell me what brings you here today?

Darrelle Revis: What brings me here is Russell does a great job with all these charities; he’s a prime example to look up to. So I’m just coming out here and supporting what he does, and giving back to the kids.

CGG: What other charities do you work with?

DR: Well I do a lot of Jets charities for kids, so this is a big moment right now for us to focus on the kids.

CGG: So many people that I talk to say that you guys are their biggest role models. Do you feel like a mentor to kids?

DR: Oh definitely. This morning I went to an elementary school to talk to some kids right here in New York. So it’s just something that you always have to give them advice and hear what they have to say.

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