Instead of the Bertrand family trekking over 10 hours for his college games every Saturday, they can now make the short 45-minute commute to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sundays. That’s what Bertrand is excited for as he gears up to play for the team he grew up watching, that and having his support system in close proximity.
While his hometown community helped him reach his NFL goal of getting drafted, they also shaped Bertrand into a leader.
Along with football, Bertrand was a Boy Scout growing up, too. His mom helped orchestrate his Eagle Scout activities. They initially just made lunches at the local church, but activities quickly expanded to a large book drive and feeding underserved communities in metro Atlanta.
“It was one of the times that I was able to be a true leader,” Bertrand said in his introductory press conference.
Those skills, in part, helped Bertrand into the player he is today.
As Falcons rookie minicamp commenced late last week, Raheem Morris and staff were impressed with Bertrand’s consistent routine that usually takes rookies time to develop. It’s something he learned from speaking with NFL veterans while still in school.
Now, he’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside an experienced linebacker room of Kaden Elliss, Troy Andersen and Nate Landman.
“It really is an unbelievable opportunity,” Bertrand said.
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