New Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his difficult upbringing in Philadelphia and his mother’s role in helping him realize his dream. He moved from Philly to Florida, where his football career took off put him on a path to the NFL, allowing him to give back to those who helped him along the way.
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Who was TE Coach Arthur Smith?
06:03 – Jonnu Smith’s football start
09:42 – Growing up as the youngest
11:03 – “My mother was my rock”
15:14 – Smith’s amazing family
18:52 – From Philly to Ocala
23:10 – Our norm was not normal
28:54 – Competitive weightlifting & basketball
32:20 – Rapid Fire Questions
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