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2nd & 7

Mike Vrabel, Co-Founder

Learn more about Mike Vrabel, Co-Founder of 2nd & 7 and the head coach of the New England Patriots.

TACKLING ILLITERACY SINCE 1999

COACH VRABEL PAYS IT FORWARD

2nd & 7 was started in 1999 by three former Ohio State Buckeye football players: Ryan Miller, Luke Fickell, and Mike Vrabel. Inspired by their involvement in various community outreach programs as student-athletes, they decided to continue to pay it forward by promoting literacy and providing positive role models for children in central Ohio. 

2nd & 7 at a Glance

Learn about 2nd & 7’s mission to tackle childhood illiteracy by pairing student-athlete role models with second graders to promote reading.

IMPACT Report

Find out how 2nd & 7 is making a difference by promoting literacy in 2nd grade classrooms across the nation.

Media Kit w/ Logos & Photos

Access our Media Kit for downloadable logos, photos, and other resources to help accurately share information about 2nd & 7.

Contact Us

Media members seeking information about 2nd & 7 or Mike Vrabel’s role in the organization are encouraged to contact us.

FUN FACTS

The first year, they provided free books to 2nd graders in 7 different schools (that is how 2nd & 7 got its name)

Donated over 1.2 million books to kids in need all across the country. 

Over 475 programs in as many as 35 states over the past 26 years 

This school year, over 750 teams and over 6,000 student-athletes participated in role model reading program

We are currently active in 20 states 

Over 80,000 Hog Mollies books were handed out this past school year

Columbus Kids’ Book Bank has collected and distributed over 110,000 books since opening in 2023

Photos

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