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Mental health continues to garner more attention across the country, especially from professional athletes who may or may not have struggled with mental health. Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Nate Hobbs was one of the more recent athletes to do so. Hobbs recently spoke about his mental health journey at Pearson Community Center.
"Everybody deals with mental health, me and you, no matter how well you had it," Hobbs said. "Some people deal with it more than others; some people need real help. If I can be that voice, I will."
"The fact that I'm able to sit in front of plethora of people and tell them about my emotions. That gives me strength. I'm willing to put myself out there and still live life. My mom used to always tell me, 'Sometimes you just have to do things scared.'"
Hobbs' mother, Denisa Hobbs, is a therapist. She explains how mental health is a welcomed topic of conversation for her and Nate. Denisa says the Hobbs family has always been open to being mentally and emotionally vulnerable.
"For us and our family, to talk about feelings and being open and vulnerable is something that we've always done," said Denisa. "I'm super proud of Nathan just because he loves people and community. I'm proud of him for the fact that he does not forget that there are people that can't always reach him, so he'll come to them."
The Raiders defender explained how he initially didn't see himself making it to the biggest stage in sports, playing for a franchise like the Raiders. He says faith and courage helped him make it to this point in his career.
"I couldn't see this far," Hobbs said. "Growing up, I saw the NFL on TV, and that's about it. It's not that I didn't believe in myself; I just didn't think I would have the opportunity to see myself in that way. So, if you just trust yourself and have faith and courage in yourself in whatever you're doing, especially with your mental health, and seeing yourself on the other side – the sky is the limit."
From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.
From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.
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