Saraland athlete among community of gift givers for Bay Minette nursi…

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Some North Baldwin County nursing home residents will have warm feet this winter, and it’s thanks to a Saraland High School football player.

Saraland football star sidelined, but not set back

Daylan Martin started at right tackle for the Spartans until he was injured in the 6A State Championship Game.

“Daylan was also selected to play in the AL/MS Star game this past weekend,” proud mom Jami Martin said in a Facebook DM to News 5. “Due to his injury, he did not play, but he attended the banquet and the annual game where he was awarded the Academic Achievement Award for the Alabama Team.”

The injury may have sidelined the young athlete, but it didn’t set back his attitude.

Instead, Martin’s efforts moved from the gridiron to community service, with the football star hosting a sock drive.

‘Just wanted to warm…