Football Hero

Football Hero by Tim Green
Ty's just gotten his big break on the football field, the chance to prove his speed and talent to Coach V, who believes in him. Instead, he's trapped scrubbing bathrooms after school for his uncle Gus's cleaning service. Without football practice, the one bright spot in Ty's life is his older brother,Thane, who's just been drafted into the NFL and who visits Ty as often as he can.
But then Uncle Gus decides to use Ty to get to Thane and obtain valuable insider info for his Mafia-connected gambling ring. Now Ty's a pawn in a dangerous game for dangerous money. If he can't break free, it's not just Thane's football career on the line - it's his life.