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Date: June 6, 2026
Classic Auto Group Park
Eastlake, OH
Gates Open: 11:30AM
Home Run Derby: 1:30PM
Softball Game: 3:00PM
THE INAUGURAL DENZEL WARD CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME IS A MUST-ATTEND FAMILY EVENT. FEATURING A VARIETY OF FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A THRILLING HOME RUN DERBY AND SEVEN ACTION-PACKED INNINGS OF SOFTBALL. THIS EVENT PROMISES TO BE A DAY FULL OF ENTERTAINMENT, FRIENDLY COMPETITION, AND PHILANTHROPY. DON’T MISS OUT ON THE EXCITEMENT AND CAMARADERIE!
2025 David Njoku Softball Game Recap
Celebrity Softball Game Roster
(check back for roster updates as more names are announced)
Denzel Ward
Denzel Nehemiah Ward (born April 28, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_Ward
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Denzel Nehemiah Ward (born April 28, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_Ward
Denzel Ward
Browns CB
Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Deion Sanders (/ʃəˈdʊər/ shəd-OOR; born February 7, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and Colorado Buffaloes, winning the 2021 Jerry Rice Award, 2022 Deacon Jones Trophy and 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Sanders is the son of Buffaloes head coach and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Shedeur Deion Sanders (/ʃəˈdʊər/ shəd-OOR; born February 7, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and Colorado Buffaloes, winning the 2021 Jerry Rice Award, 2022 Deacon Jones Trophy and 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL […]
Shedeur Sanders
Browns QB
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, leading the team to a national championship in 2016. Watson was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deshaun_Watson
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, leading the team to a national championship in 2016. Watson was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL […]
Deshaun Watson
Browns QB
Mack Wilson
Lyndell Santrell “Mack” Wilson Sr. (born February 14, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Wilson
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Lyndell Santrell “Mack” Wilson Sr. (born February 14, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Wilson
Mack Wilson
Cardinals LB
Ross Smith
Ross Smith is an American TikTok star, social media celebrity, and former professional football player. Smith is widely recognized for his comedic videos that have earned a massive following across all social media platforms.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ross Smith is an American TikTok star, social media celebrity, and former professional football player. Smith is widely recognized for his comedic videos that have earned a massive following across all social media platforms.
Ross Smith
Influencer
Granny Smith
Social media influencer and start of viral comedy videos with her grandson, Ross Smith.
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Granny Smith
Influencer
dj
Jerry Davarus Jeudy (born April 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, where he was awarded the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the season’s outstanding college football receiver as a sophomore in 2018, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 15th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Jeudy
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jerry Davarus Jeudy (born April 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, where he was awarded the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the season’s outstanding college football receiver as a sophomore in 2018, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 15th overall pick of the 2020 NFL […]
dj
Browns WR
Greg Newsome II
Gregory Newsome II is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Gregory Newsome II is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. -Wikipedia
Greg Newsome II
Giants CB
DJ Steph Floss
Talent, strong affiliations, and an infectious personality have allowed DJ Steph Floss to resonate far
beyond Cleveland. His repertoire combines recognizing today’s hottest music, seamlessly blending genres,
and breaking the newest hit records.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Talent, strong affiliations, and an infectious personality have allowed DJ Steph Floss to resonate farbeyond Cleveland. His repertoire combines recognizing today’s hottest music, seamlessly blending genres,and breaking the newest hit records.
DJ Steph Floss
DJ
Jenna Bandy
Jenna Bandy is a well-known basketball player and coach. She is also a social media personality well recognized for her amazing basketball skills.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jenna Bandy is a well-known basketball player and coach. She is also a social media personality well recognized for her amazing basketball skills.
Jenna Bandy
Sports Creator
Dillon Gabriel
Dillon Gabriel (born December 28, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights from 2019 to 2021, the Oklahoma Sooners from 2022 to 2023, and the Oregon Ducks in 2024, where he earned first-team All-American honors and was named the Big Ten Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Dillon Gabriel (born December 28, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights from 2019 to 2021, the Oklahoma Sooners from 2022 to 2023, and the Oregon Ducks in 2024, where he earned first-team All-American honors and was named the Big Ten Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Dillon Gabriel
Browns Qb
Quincy Williams
Quincy Williams (born August 28, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Murray State Racers and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] He is the older brother of Quinnen Williams.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Quincy Williams (born August 28, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Murray State Racers and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] He is the older brother of Quinnen Williams.
Quincy Williams
Browns LB
Alex Wright
Alexander Wright (born September 5, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UAB Blazers.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Alexander Wright (born September 5, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UAB Blazers.
Alex Wright
Browns DE
Michael Hall Jr.
Michael Hall Jr. (born June 13, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Michael Hall Jr. (born June 13, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Michael Hall Jr.
Browns DT
Myles Harden
Myles Harden (born December 13, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes and was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Myles Harden (born December 13, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes and was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Myles Harden
Browns CB
Kevin Concepcion
Kevin “KC” Concepcion Jr. (born September 24, 2004) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and Texas A&M Aggies and was selected by the Browns in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kevin “KC” Concepcion Jr. (born September 24, 2004) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and Texas A&M Aggies and was selected by the Browns in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Kevin Concepcion
Browns WR
Jeremiah Byers
Jeremiah Shaquille Byers is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and for the UTEP Miners.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jeremiah Shaquille Byers is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and for the UTEP Miners.
Jeremiah Byers
Browns OT
Joe Royer
Joseph Royer (born February 25, 2002) is an American professional football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bearcats. He was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Joseph Royer (born February 25, 2002) is an American professional football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bearcats. He was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Joe Royer
Browns TE
Tylan Wallace
Tylan Michael Wallace (born May 13, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver and kickoff returner for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tylan Michael Wallace (born May 13, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver and kickoff returner for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Tylan Wallace
Browns WR
DJ EV
EV is a multi-award-winning Artist, DJ, entrepreneur, creator of media outlet I’m From Cleveland and co-founder of the emerging creative agency Underdogs.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter EV is a multi-award-winning Artist, DJ, entrepreneur, creator of media outlet I’m From Cleveland and co-founder of the emerging creative agency Underdogs.
DJ EV
Musician
Josh Cribbs
Joshua Cribbs (born June 9, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes and was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent after the 2005 NFL draft. Cribbs is tied for the second-most NFL career record with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns, and also the NFL record with two kickoffs of 100 yards or more returned for touchdowns in a single game. He has also played for the New York Jets, the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts. He was most recently a special teams coaching intern for the Cleveland Browns.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Joshua Cribbs (born June 9, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes and was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent after the 2005 NFL draft. Cribbs is tied for the second-most NFL career record with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns, and […]
Josh Cribbs
Browns Legend
Adin Huntington
Adin Huntington (born March 18, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes, Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks, and Tulane Green Wave.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Adin Huntington (born March 18, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes, Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks, and Tulane Green Wave.
Adin Huntington
Browns DT
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Jeremiah Ernest Owusu-Koramoah Yaw (born November 4, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he won the Butkus Award and was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American as a senior in 2020. Owusu-Koramoah was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, and was named a Pro Bowler in 2023.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jeremiah Ernest Owusu-Koramoah Yaw (born November 4, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he won the Butkus Award and was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American as a senior in 2020. Owusu-Koramoah was selected by the Browns in […]
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Browns LB
Taylen Green
Taylen Green (born October 18, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Boise State Broncos. He was drafted by the Browns in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Taylen Green (born October 18, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Boise State Broncos. He was drafted by the Browns in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Taylen Green
Browns Qb
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