It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.

Never in a million years would I think I'd play in a Super Bowl.

My mom was dying for me to write a book, she was my biggest advocate

I can just sense some eyes, some people kinda stare a little bit like they recognize me but don't quite know for sure kinda thing.

It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.

It was definitely some tough moments throughout my life, but I kind of stayed focused and came through the other end of the tunnel.

I definitely want to teach my daughter Spanish.