Ultimately, I think authenticity is always key, no matter what you do in life. It's also key to the branding side of things.

I used to beat up kids and bite kids and do stuff all the time.

I've been through a lot in life, and had some ups and downs. It's what's led me to this day.

My thing is, and I've always been this way - to get to know as many people as I possibly can on a personal level, so that way, when you get on the football field, you've got your buddy right beside you, and you're ready to go.

Since I was in high school, I wanted to play professional football and professional baseball, be a two-sport star.

I ended up getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies on June 8, 2010 and the next day, my dad passed away, in June 9, 2010. So I'm at the biggest high of my life on June 8th. And the next day, June 9th, he's gone.

When I first came into the NFL, I was just trying to be super, super ready to learn the plays and all that. Now, I've found more balance. I think that with new life coming in, and family and everything else, balance has been critical. That goes for the social media part, too - allowing the fans to come into our world a little is cool.