Micah Abernathy talks about growing up the grandson of Ralph David Abernathy, connection to Atlanta | Falcons in Focus

Falcons safety Micah Abernathy joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss growing up as the grandson of civil rights activist Ralph David Abernathy and his family's strong connection to the city of Atlanta. He also breaks down the opportunity before him to make the Falcons 53-man roster and what it means to play for his hometown team on the latest episode of Falcons in Focus.

0:00 - Intro

00:20 - Getting signed by the Atlanta Falcons

2:06 - Experience playing in home town

3:41 - Upbringing & Childhood memories in Atlanta

5:15 - Influence from Michael Vick

6:24 - Bearing the Abernathy name

7:58 - Family Legacy in Atlanta

8:53 - A Father’s love & Family Support

11:11 - The legacy of Ralph David Abernathy

13:55 - Restoring something special in Atlanta

15:20 - Influential women

16:13 - Building for the next generation

18:15 - A journey ‘driven by faith’

21:28 - Relationship with Jerry Gray

22: 30 - Overcoming adversity

23:30 - Building something special at Falcons

26:45 - Training Camp rituals

27:35 - Rapid Fire Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.