I ONCE WAS: NFL Safety Justin Simmons

Sports Spectrum Media

Church was like second nature to Justin Simmons growing up. He regularly talked about Jesus and posted Scripture on social media. But as he grew older, he allowed football to become an idol. He wanted to succeed so bad. After one particular practice in college, in which he was 'the absolute worst teammate and person of all time,' he broke down. His girlfriend at the time, who's now his wife, led him through a salvation prayer, and in that moment, he heard the Holy Spirit whispering, 'Come hom…