Steadfast Support: DeVonta Smith Finds Consistency and Guidance in his Mentor-Barber

 While the City of Philadelphia looks forward to getting to know DeVonta Smith, who was drafted by the Eagles in the first round Thursday night, there is one person who may know the Heisman Trophy winner better than anyone else.

NFL Draft: Newest Philadelphia Eagles DeVonta Smith's mentor is his  longtime barber - 6abc Philadelphia

Sanders is Smith’s mentor – and his barber since he was a toddler, 2 or 3 years of age.

Smith’s grandfather and Sanders’ father were best friends, according to GQ Magazine.

“I want to thank my mentor, Vincent Sanders. Without you I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Smith said on the night he won the trophy for most outstanding player in college football.

After the Eagles selected Smith No. 10 overall, ABC aired a video showcasing the connection between the Alabama wide receiver and his mentor-barber.

DeVonta Smith's unbreakable bond with his barber | SportsCenter - YouTube

“When I was young, I went to another barber and it did not turn out so well,” Smith said. “That’s when I knew I’ll never let nobody else cut my hair.”

Sanders said the two share a bond.

Eagles' DeVonta Smith tries to tune out the small talk, but 'it eats him up  inside' - nj.com

“It’s just me bringing back home to him wherever he’s at,” Sanders said.

Sanders made the five-hour trip from their hometown of Amite, Louisiana to Tuscaloosa every few weeks while Smith was in college.

“Yeah, I’m gonna give him a haircut, but it’s more; we just joke and talk about life away from football,” Vincent said. “Just having fun.”

Eagles' DeVonta Smith tries to tune out the small talk, but 'it eats him up  inside' - nj.com

In the GQ article, Sanders told the magazine he didn’t let Smith quit football after the teen broke his collarbone during his sophomore year of high school.

“Nah, bro,” Sanders told Smith at the time. “We can do this. I’m gonna make you great.”

GQ wrote: “Sanders was as much DeVonta’s family as anyone else.”

In the ABC video, Smith acknowledged Sanders has been there for him every step of the way.

“And he’s still here now. I know if there’s anything I need, he’s there,” Smith said. “Barber for life. When he stops cutting my hair is when I get a bald head.”

Related Posts

Cómo ver en vivo y gratis la reunión de ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’

Page Six puede recibir una compensación y/o una comisión de afiliado si compra a través de nuestros enlaces. Los precios destacados están sujetos a cambios. La temporada 18 de “The Real Housewives of Orange County” está terminando con todo. Seguro, el final de temporada se emitió la semana pasada, …

Read more

Lamar Odom compra una muñeca sexual personalizada y la modela como su ex esposa Khloé Kardashian

Lamar Odom compró una muñeca sexual personalizada y pidió que se pareciera a su ex esposa, Khloé Kardashian. La ex estrella de Los Ángeles Lakers visitó la tienda de juguetes sexuales RealDoll en Las Vegas el martes después de ver las muñecas anunciadas en las noticias sobre…

Read more

Travis Kelce’s last day on ‘Grotesquerie’ set featured hidden nod to Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift was there in spirit for Travis Kelce’s final day on set of “Grotesquerie.” While filming for the hit Hulu series wrapped over the summer, one of the show’s camera operators shared a video of Kelce’s last day on set Wednesday — which featured …

Read more

¡Más de 20 ideas de tatuajes de flores minimalistas y elegantes para mujeres!

Ideas de tatuajes de flores femeninas minimalistas para niñas en 2024.

Read more

Ideas de tatuajes de mariposas rojas con un fuerte simbolismo de “monstruo”

A veces, la sencillez puede decir más que las palabras. Un diseño de mariposa roja tiene el potencial de ser una potente representación de la pasión, la perseverancia y la metamorfosis. Una sola mariposa de un rojo intenso puede tener mucho significado, independientemente de si eliges…

Read more

50 Cent criticado por felicitar a Donald Trump por su victoria electoral a pesar de rechazar oferta de 3 millones de dólares para actuar en un mitin

50 Cent ha sido criticado por felicitar a Donald Trump por su victoria electoral a pesar de haber rechazado una oferta multimillonaria para actuar en un mitin de campaña reciente. Después de que el candidato republicano Trump, de 78 años, fuera elegido el 47.º presidente de los Estados Unidos…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *