After a contract extension and impressive 2017 season with the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Marquise Goodwin surprised his mother, Tamina, and sister Deja with a new home.

In a video of the reveal posted Thursday, Goodwin revealed the new home to Tamina and Deja, who suffers with cerebral palsy.

Goodwin, 27, told ESPN Deja— who is 10 months younger than him— has always been his inspiration.

“I know mama... I can feel your energy in this video!” Goodwin wrote in part along with the video of the reveal posted Thursday. “All the obstacles WE have overcome... Man...I love you so much mama... thank you for EVERYTHING! Especially blessing me with a sis like my Deja!!!”

Goodwin signed a three-year, $20 million contract extenion with the 49ers in March after Goodwin after finishing the 2017 season third in the NFL averaging 17.2 yards per catch. Goodwin also recorded a career highs of 56 catches and 962 receiving yards along with two touchdowns in his fifth year in the League.

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