Each of the athletes in the upcoming "Ugly Face" commercial are already fairly well known. Saquon Barkley is most known as the running back for the New York Giants, though he's been out this season with a nasty ACL tear that happened last year. He recently spoke on the AP Pro Football Podcast about his injury.
"I'm doing really well in rehab, Barkley said. "Very lucky to have a great team around me, great trainers, great doctors. Everyone has been very beneficial to me and very helpful to me. So whenever the opportunity I'm able to get back on the football field with my team, I'm definitely going to cherish that moment, and I just honestly can't wait for that day to happen soon."
Jalen Hurts is the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, A.J. Brown is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, Darius Polk plays for the Indianapolis Colts, and Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster is currently a free agent who most recently played wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith-Schuster recently told ESPN's Bart & Hahn show that he'd love to keep playing any position for the team. "Honestly, [I'd be happy] wherever they play me," he said. (via Steelers Depot).
The ad is about more than athletes making funny faces, though. The inclusion of trainers Angela Gargano and Nina Saunders is likely a nod to those in the fitness industry — who have had a tough year. "[The ad] demonstrates our support of the fitness community and those pros who dedicate their time and energy to keeping us strong," said Oikos' Martin (via PRNewswire). "Fitness professionals are one of the many groups in need of our support right now and we wanted to ensure they get the helping hand they deserve."
