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Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and former Jaguars player Rashean Mathis present the Englewood High School football team with a refurbished locker room, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Could Tuesday have gone any better for Englewood High School's football program? Not only did the Jacksonville Jaguars surprise the varsity and junior varsity teams with a $100,000 locker room makeover, they also invited them to the Saints game next month. Oh, and former Jaguars cornerback and Englewood alumnus Rashean Mathis paid a visit, too. SLIDESHOW: Jaguars & Rashean Mathis surprise Englewood High football teams"This celebration of our 25th season and the NFL's 100th anniversary is a historic milestone for the entire community," said Jaguars President Mark Lamping. "I walked these halls, sat in this locker room and grew up in this diverse neighborhood where families sacrifice every day to give their kids the opportunity to succeed," Mathis said.

Former Jaguars player and Englewood High graduate Rashean Mathis looks on while Rams players react in the locker room on Tuesday. The Jaguars, along with multiple partners in the area, helped refurbish and update the Englewood locker room.JACKSONVILLE, FLA - Tuesday, the Jaguars had a big surprise for the Englewood High School football team. Former Jaguars player and Englewood alum Rashean Mathis stepped in and worked with the Jaguars to surprise the Rams with their newly renovated locker room. The Jaguars are making sure that all of the Englewood players will be able to attend a game this year. On top of the new locker room, every member of the varsity and junior varsity team is invited to be on the sidelines during the Jaguars game against the Saints.

Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and former Jaguars player Rashean Mathis present the Englewood High School football team with a refurbished locker room, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)Hide Caption