My Son Was Destined for the NFL | Gerald Baker on Raising Javon Baker w/ Military Discipline | Tatum Talk | Ep. 12

In this powerful full-length Tatum Talk episode, Gerald Baker, father of NFL wide receiver Javon Baker, steps in the booth and keeps it 100% real. From the streets of Cleveland to the military barracks, Gerald shares how he raised a future NFL star with discipline, prayer, and a soldier’s mentality.

This ain’t just about football — it’s about fatherhood, faith, and fighting for your child’s destiny even when the world doubts you. Gerald shares how a prophecy spoken over him as a kid laid the foundation for Javon’s NFL journey, and why he never let up — even when it hurt.

▶️ If you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this one's a must-watch.

🔥 What You’ll Get in This Episode:

• Growing up in Cleveland and how that shaped Gerald’s grit

• Running his household like a military unit: structure, order, respect

• A prophecy spoken in childhood: “Your son will make it to the league.”

• Raising Javon Baker with old-school parenting — and no apologies

• Behind the scenes of JUCO life: fights, hunger, disrespect & growth

• The dark moments Javon faced before the spotlight

• Why Gerald didn’t just raise a football player — he raised a man

• Lessons for fathers raising sons in today’s world

• Spiritual foundations that held the Baker family together

• His reaction to Javon’s NFL Draft moment and what’s next

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