It's those experiences that stayed with Hali, who found his way to Chiefs Kingdom.

After making the investment in Hali as a first-round pick back in 2006, the Chiefs backed that up in 2011 when they signed him to a long-term contract extension.

"When I spoke with (Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt) after I signed the contract four years ago, he said 'We want you to be here for the long run,'" Hali recalled.

That's exactly what has happened, but for Hali, even with the financial security of a long-term deal, it's not about the money and never has been.

"Money comes and goes and I wasn't raised in money," Hali said. "Whatever comes to me is a blessing, so however we can work it out, it's plenty. I have enough.

"It's beyond money. It's the relationship you have and the impact you're able to have on people. When your time comes and goes, they'll remember you for something other than money."

That's not something you often hear today, especially from professional athletes.

For Hali, the business side of football only gave him another opportunity recently to show people what he's about, and that it's not lip service, but a genuine display of love and loyalty for an organization that he's undoubtedly left a legacy with for future generations to admire.