Two NFL Players Go Undercover in Homeless Community in ESPN Feature

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to not have a home to go to at the end of the day? Having to wonder where your next meal will come from, or even if you can make it to the next morning without freezing to death?

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There are nearly 600,000 men, women and children that are homeless. And two familiar faces will embark on a journey they will never forget.

Two members of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams will be featured on the Sunday, May 31, editions of ESPN SportsCenter as they immerse themselves in the homeless community of their city.

In an effort to get a closer look at the hardships homeless people in America endure every day, Rams defensive ends William Hayes and Chris Long took to the streets for 24 hours with no place to sleep or eat, no connection to the outside world and only $4 each. ESPN’s SC Featured followed their story.

Hayes and Long wore second-hand clothing and makeup was used to help conceal their identities. They were outfitted with small cameras and microphones, and an ESPN crew observed them.

“Life on the Streets” will debut in the 10 a.m. ET edition of SportsCenter and will re-air in other editions of the  

“It was the worst night I’ve ever had in my life for sure …. My body hurts so bad right now.” –William Hayes.

program throughout the day.An accompanying feature on ESPN.com will be posted Sunday afternoon.

“It’s amazing though when that cop went to talk to me, just how unsettled that felt, compared to like if a cop normally talks to me walking down the street.” –Chris Long.

Hayes, a 30-year-old defensive end has been with the Rams since 2012, and has 24 career sacks, five forced fumbles and one interception since entering the league in 2008.

Long, Also 30, was taken with the number two overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft by St. Louis, and 51.5 career sacks and seven forced fumbles.

The Rams donate $1,000 for every sack to St. Patrick’s Center, a facility run by the Catholic Charities of St. Louis that offers housing, employment and health programs to help individuals and families move from homelessness to independence.