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Football team's amazing gesture for bullied boy

The local college football team where Keaton Jones lives has turned his cries into smiles with an incredible act of kindness for the viral bully victim.

The Tennessee resident, whose mother posted a video of him crying in the car about being bullied last week, got to hang out with Jarrett Guarantano on Tuesday, quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers college football team.

And on Wednesday it went one step further, with Keaton invited for a tour of the Tennessee football offices and Newland Stadium field.

Touching scenes. Image: Twitter/Tennessee Volunteers
Touching scenes. Image: Twitter/Tennessee Volunteers

He got his own jersey with “KRJ” on the back and even met former coach and athletic director Phil Fulmer.

"You've touched a lot of hearts here and around the world, actually. It's pretty special," Fulmer told Keaton.

He also got to venture out onto the field with his mother Kimberly.

Wide receiver Tyler Byrd posted a number of videos online, showing Keaton smiling from ear-to-ear as he met his heroes and found out what it's like being a pro footballer.

After Jones’ mother posted the video of her son crying, he received support from a diverse population from far and wide across social media.

Jones was able to go to Tennessee’s football offices because he’s not currently in school. According to CBS, he’s not planning on returning to school until after the holiday break.

If Keaton's first few days of internet fame are anything to go by, he's going to have a long list of engagements with sport stars over the next weeks and months.

Already he's been flooded with offers to hang out with sport stars.






UFC boss Dana White shared the heartbreaking video on Twitter, and was floored by the response.

"Thank u all for helping try to find Keaton. 1000% greatest post and response in my social media history. This kid is special and we all feel it. Dying to meet him!!" White posted.

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier also had some kind words of support.

“I want you to know, bud, you’ve got friends in the UFC,” Cormier said in a personal video message.

“Regardless of how dark it looks and how sad you may become, know that people are your friend and willing to stand with you.”

“It’s not wrong to be different. We all are beautifully and wonderfully made," said welterweight champ Tyron Woodley.

“Just remember, man, you one of a kind. God didn’t make no mistakes. Your life is going to have a purpose, a way you can reach and inspire someone else through all the adversity you face.”

Tennessee Titans player Delanie Walker reached out to Jones and his mother on Twitter with words of encouragement from Buddah and an offer of tickets to a game.

Walker said that he hoped to raise awareness to bullying in schools.