His father is  African American and his mother is Cau â¦ casian and of Irish/German  descent.   Derek Jeter's father has a PhD in sociology and spent many years  counseling patients with alcohol and drug issues. He was the  inspiration for Jeter's Turn 2 foundation that helps kids turn to  healthy lifestyles.
Sam Hunt is an American Country singer/songwriter originally from Georgia who has been active as a musician since 2011 and released his debut LP in 2014. Sam Hunt originally began his career in the sporting world as a college quarterback however shortly after graduating he began to pursue songwriting.
- Sam Hunt. Expected to contend for starting job at quarterback position for second straight season ... sat out 2005 season after transferring to UAB from Middle Tennessee prior to 2005 spring practice ... missed first week of spring practice last March, coming back from offseason surgery ...