Yet, even when he was the Ravens' first-round draft pick in 2017 after an outstanding college career at Alabama, Humphrey sensed something was missing. About two years ago, he found out what.

"I grew up in the church, tried to keep God in my life to some aspect, but I can't say I was walking in the straightest path," Humphrey said. "Two years ago, I made that adjustment. It's been sailing smooth ever since. My parents are happy I came back to my roots."

His family has noticed the change. His mother, Barbara, says her son's spiritual commitment is linked to him becoming a better player.

"He's really living a stricter, Christian life," Barbara said. "No drinking, smoking. He listens to gospel music. He's not in the clubs. He's reading the Bible, going to Bible class when he can. He has really turned it all the way around.

"He was home during the offseason about two years ago and said, 'I need to get my life right, because what I'm doing, I'm not happy with it, not satisfied with it.' I guess God was working on his life. It's helped him to focus more. If he's not reading the Bible, he's reading the playbook. He's cut out so much other stuff that was in his life, and it can't help but show up on the field."