Micah Parsons had that life-changing moment on Thursday.

The Dallas Cowboys selected the former Penn State linebacker with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. The defensive star realized his dream pretty early during the first night of the event.

After it became official and Parsons heard his name called, his uncle had an awesome an heartfelt message to share. It’s one of the many reasons why the NFL Draft is such a special event.

Below is the video of the message from Parsons’ uncle, which was shared by the NFL on Twitter:

 

What an awesome opportunity to share that message.

Parsons was an impact player from the moment he stepped onto Penn State’s campus as a 5-star prospect in 2018. He spent two years with the Nittany Lions and quickly emerged as one of the best defensive players in the B1G.

Last season, Parsons opted out because of the pandemic and decided to prepare for his future in the NFL. Clearly, that decision didn’t have any impact on his draft status.

Now, he’s looking to have a similar impact when he arrives in Dallas.