James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia.
When he was in middle school, LeGette was dared to join the cheer team. That dare quickly became a passion that led him to the NFL.
“I ended up loving it so I did it again in 8th grade, ended up being captain that same exact year,” LeGette recalled. “I did cheer for a year in high school, and then I got introduced to dance.”
This year, he’s joined by Dalton Walsh and Alex Fan. This is the highest number of male members on the team’s cheer squad in the franchise’s history.
Male cheerleaders have made appearances in the NFL throughout the decades, with the Eagles having two in 1984.
While recent male members of cheer teams have been facing backlash, LeGette hasn’t let the haters hinder his passion.
“Being able to be a part of something that includes you no matter what you look like or what you bring to the table is absolutely amazing. The fact that the Philadelphia Eagles does that is really important,” he said.
Learn more about James LeGette’s inspiring journey from a middle school dare to the Eagles cheer squad at CBS News Philadelphia.
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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on BUCKSCO Today in September 2025.
