In the 270th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter presents Falcons fullback Keith Smith who discusses his football journey from high school to San Jose State and making the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. He also discusses playing in the Medal of Honor Bowl and being cut nine times before sticking in the NFL and landing a three-year contract with the Falcons. | Listen to Part 1: Playing with COVID-19 | Listen to Part 3: Social justice, and gaining financial literacy

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