Athletes Show Support for Boy Who Spoke About Bullying in Emotional Video

Athletes have responded in droves to a video of a Tennessee boy, Keaton Jones, talking about the bullying he faces at school.

His mother, Kimberly, posted a since-deleted video wherein her son speaks tearfully about getting picked on by classmates. The words resonated with everyone, leading to a stream of support on social media.

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker invited Keaton to a game. Titans offense lineman Taylor Lewan also reached out for contact information:

Jarrett Guarantano, a freshman quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers, met his "new best bud," as he shared via Twitter:

Volunteers wide receiver Tyler Byrd announced that he will visit Keaton's middle school with Guarantano and other teammates:

JR Smith invited Keaton to a Cleveland Cavaliers game, while LeBron James offered his stamp of approval:

A wide range of supporters also included Dana White, Anthony Rizzo, the NFL GameDay crew, Antonio Cromartie, Donte Stallworth and Carlos Dunlap:

Social media can often be a platform for bullying, so it's encouraging to see athletes push back with kindness and generosity.

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