Christen Miller surprises woman by paying for her groceries in Louisiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Christen Miller, a former Georgia football player and current New Orleans Saints rookie, gained attention for his act of kindness at a grocery store in Metairie, Louisiana. While shopping, Leslie Perigo offered Miller to check out first because he had only one item, but he chose to pay for both their groceries instead. He expressed his desire to perform a good deed, saying, 'My momma always taught me to do good deeds.' The moment was captured in a widely shared social media post. Perigo later recognized Miller's identity as a football player after another customer informed her. Many on social media praised Miller's humility and generosity.
- •Christen Miller paid for a stranger's groceries in Louisiana.
- •Leslie Perigo highlighted the act on social media.
- •Miller is a rookie with the New Orleans Saints.
- •He played college football at the University of Georgia.
- •Perigo thanked Miller's mother for his upbringing.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia football player goes viral for surprise grocery gift
"'I'd like to bless you today.' Georgia native and former UGA standout Christen Miller is going viral for this simple act of kindness.
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