Tyrone Smith is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and youth development leader dedicated to equipping young people with the tools to succeed in life. After retiring from the National Football League (NFL), Tyrone redirected his passion for leadership and perseverance into empowering youth and young adults across the country.

He is the founder of First and Goal, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring, leadership development, and academic enrichment. Through transformational programs and initiatives, Tyrone has inspired thousands of students to pursue higher education, overcome adversity, and build lives marked by purpose, resilience, and character.

Tyrone is the author of Outside the Huddle: Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life, where he shares his journey from an at-risk inner-city youth to a first-generation college graduate, professional athlete, and entrepreneur. His powerful “Speak Life” message has impacted NFL teams, school districts, universities, and national conferences nationwide.

A graduate of Willowridge High School and Baylor University, Tyrone holds a degree in Sociology and Social Work. He and his wife, DeMonica, reside in Houston, Texas, where they are raising their three children.

Tyrone remains committed to transforming lives, developing leaders, and helping the next generation rise beyond their circumstances to achieve greatness.

Tyrone Smith is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and youth development leader dedicated to equipping young people with the tools to succeed in life. After retiring from the National Football League (NFL), Tyrone redirected his passion for leadership and perseverance into empowering youth and young adults across the country.

He is the founder of First and Goal, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring, leadership development, and academic enrichment. Through transformational programs and initiatives, Tyrone has inspired thousands of students to pursue higher education, overcome adversity, and build lives marked by purpose, resilience, and character.

Tyrone is the author of Outside the Huddle: Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life, where he shares his journey from an at-risk inner-city youth to a first-generation college graduate, professional athlete, and entrepreneur. His powerful “Speak Life” message has impacted NFL teams, school districts, universities, and national conferences nationwide.

A graduate of Willowridge High School and Baylor University, Tyrone holds a degree in Sociology and Social Work. He and his wife, DeMonica, reside in Houston, Texas, where they are raising their three children.

Tyrone remains committed to transforming lives, developing leaders, and helping the next generation rise beyond their circumstances to achieve greatness.