Jessie Bates credits the influence of his mother in realizing NFL passion | Falcons in Focus

Safety Jessie Bates III joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney in Ticketmaster Studios to take a look back on his journey to Atlanta. Bates talks his mother's influence on his creation of the JB3 Single Mother's Initiative, the goal of signing his second contract and connecting with fellow Falcons defensive backs A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Bates also makes a pledge to single mothers and organizations in Atlanta.

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Attending first NFL game
03:00 - Mother’s love, sacrifice & support
09:56 - JB3 Single Mother's Initiative
12:15 - How it feels to live your dream
15:06 -Passion for finance & investing
17:05 - Familiar Faces & ‘DB Getaway’
19:45 -Rod Woodson connection
21:41 - Rapid Fire Questions

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