"You can't control where you come from or your family situation, but you can control your future by making smart decisions and further your education," Smith says in the video. "That's something that I live by and I wouldn't be here and you wouldn't be looking at me draw my life if I didn't follow these truths."
Week 13 will see the NFL relax their uniform rules for one weekend to allow players to wear custom cleats that reflect their commitment to charitable causes. Smith's will be representing the Torrey Smith Family Fund, which aims to provide youth with the tools they need to identify, unleash, and reach their full potential.
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