How Jonnu Smith overcame adversity to realize NFL dream | Falcons in Focus

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.