2026 NFL Latino Youth Honors Program, celebrates outstanding high school football athletes—both tackle and flag—who excel academically, athletically, and as leaders in their communities. 

The nominee for the Chiefs is Ian Calderon.

All 32 NFL teams nominate one high school senior football player and one female flag football player to represent their team and submit these exemplary student-athletes to be considered for the program. A panel then convenes to select eight (8) outstanding finalists, each representing one of the NFL's eight divisions.