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 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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