NFL 360: Sarah Thomas | CHANGING STRIPES

Sarah Thomas breaks barriers and makes history as the first female to officiate a Super Bowl.

This NFL 360 Women in Football special features an NFL storyteller reflecting on the profound ways the game has impacted her life.

A group of young girls and a Heisman Trophy winner join forces to ignite a flag football movement in Southern California.

Kyle Brandt follows members of the Ukrainian League of American Football as they fight on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine.

In anticipation of Super Bowl LVII, the greatest pregame speeches in football history - from the high school ranks to the pinnacle of the NFL - come together for a rousing message of inspiration.

Emmanuel Sanders traces the trailblazing journey of Jimmy Raye, a pioneering Black quarterback who led Michigan State to the heights of college football and inspired a generation of players and coaches.

The Kahuku High School Red Raiders honor the memory of three fallen coaches and their Polynesian heritage by bringing a state championship to Hawaii's North Shore of Oahu.

Led by their passionate head coach, an all-deaf high school football team in Southern California unites hearing and non-hearing communities during an unforgettable run to the program's first state championship game.

A heart transplant survivor and diehard Giants fan inspires his favorite team and becomes a devoted organ donation advocate - turning his personal challenges into a mission to save lives. To support that lifesaving mission, visit www.registerme.org.

All-Pro Colts linebacker Darius "Shaquille" Leonard draws strength from the brotherhood of his fraternity as he mourns the loss of his own brother and inspires others fighting their own battles.

Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora leads a group of past and present NFL standouts including Kwity Paye, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, and Maurice Jones-Drew on a journey to Africa to develop a new generation of talent and transform lives.

A Missouri linebacker and NFL draft prospect draws inspiration from the courage shown by his mother and sister in their bouts with cancer.

Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Anderson delivers a moving tribute to the iconic neighborhood that will host Super Bowl LVI.

Former Raiders receiver Mark Pattison finds meaning and purpose in a new challenge: climbing the highest summits on all seven continents.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett returns to his Tulsa hometown to explore the tragic legacy of the 1921 race massacre in the community's "Black Wall Street."

Steve Smith Sr. returns to his alma mater for the inspirational story of Utah captain and All-American linebacker Devin Lloyd, who helped lead the Utes to a Pac 12 Championship in honor of two fallen teammates.

Muslim athlete/activist Fouzia Madhouni battles poverty, gender discrimination and breast cancer on the way to launching a youth football academy in Morocco.

A blind, terminally ill young sports fan lights up the city of Baltimore and inspires its teams with his infectious spirit and unforgettable courage.

An infant flees his war-torn Liberia with his mother, overcomes poverty and crime in America, and grows up to become an NFL star who fights for at-risk athletes in underserved communities.

A Niners defensive tackle suffers the devastating loss of his sister, battles to overcome his own depression, and becomes a powerful advocate for youth suicide prevention.

A generation of athletes finds courage and inspiration from the Las Vegas Raiders' Carl Nassib coming out as the NFL's first active openly gay player.

A talented young female football player becomes a social media phenomenon, a rising star, and ultimately a powerful activist for women's rights on the athletic field.

A troubled young boy experiences an emotional reunion with his Army Sergeant father, whose military influence helps transform him into an NFL star and devoted mentor to homeless youth.

New York Giants legend Osi Umenyiora travels to his parents' home country of Nigeria, discovering a new generation of football talent and bringing hope to athletes from struggling neighborhoods.

Inspired by his grandfather's example, an Illinois offensive lineman strives to be a strong parental role model as the father of two young sons and the legal guardian of his 14-year-old brother.