OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

When you talk about toughness, consistency, and heart in the Central Midwest Football League, one name stands above the rest—Justus Pedrero of the ECMO Eagles. The bruising yet elusive running back didn’t just run the ball—he redefined what it meant to carry a program.

With 130 touches, 750 yards, and zero fumbles, Pedrero turned in one of the most efficient and punishing seasons in CMFL history. But this wasn’t some flashy, edge-skirting, stat-padding production—95% of his runs came between the tackles, where bodies collide and toughness is tested.

And Justus never blinked.

At 5.8 yards per carry, he led the CMFL in rushing while doing it the hard way. His six touchdowns and two two-point conversions only tell half the story. The other half? It’s written in bruises, broken tackles, and demoralized defenders who knew what was coming—and still couldn’t stop it.

Big Games, Bigger Impact

Week after week, Pedrero turned defenses inside out, especially in the biggest moments:

Multiple 100-yard performances against playoff-caliber defenses

No turnovers all season—total ball security under pressure

Consistent chain-mover who kept the Eagles on the field and opponents on their heels

More Than a Back—He is the Identity of a Franchise

What makes Pedrero’s Offensive Player of the Year season even more legendary is his impact on the entire identity of the ECMO Eagles. Once a team in rebuild mode, the Eagles found their rhythm and swagger behind #0. His vision, violent running style, and unrelenting motor gave the team its edge.

He was the spark. He was the foundation. He was the tone-setter.

Congratulations to Justus Pedrero, the 2025 CMFL Offensive Player of the Year—a man who didn’t just lead the league in rushing…

He led from the front.

He led through fire.

And he led like a champion.