One of the NFL’s best recruiting grounds is a place many have never heard of: East Mississippi Community College.

Netflix released a trailer for its new documentary series Last Chance U that follows the stories of elite athletes in tough life circumstances who struggle to find redemption on a champion community college football team, and hopefully realize their dreams of competing at the next level. Netflix released key are for the six-part series, which premieres July 29.

“Last Chance U” key art. (Netflix)

The college serves as a training ground for Division 1 athletes who have been in trouble—perhaps failed a drug test or flunked out of school—who often disappear for a couple years—and then show up again on teams like the New England Patriots.

Last Chance U explores this little known athletic program, shining a light on players with incredible talent who face their own unique struggles on and of the field. The methods of this unconventional team are called into question. With much to lose, they are constantly reminded of the stakes.

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