Pittsburgh Steelers‘ Ben Skowronek had proudly remarked that he’s “not a wide receiver, he’s a football player.” As highlighted in the Steelers Now article published on Dec 30, it reflects his optimistic drive to consistently prove himself in the fields. And, he gets the strength to give his best from his parents, David and Jodi Skowronek.

With a domineering physique at 6’3” and 220 pounds, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 NFL draft. Building his foundation at Fort Wayne, Indiana, his career took great strides during his college years at Northwestern and Notre Dame, paving his path to play in the Super Bowl. And, for this, his parents are exceptionally proud of him.

Who are David and Jodi Skowronek?

Born to David and Jodi Skowronek in Indianapolis, Ben always positively reflects on the teachings of his parents. His father is a Connellsville native and has retired from his sales and communication job. Seeing his father, Ben has developed strong disciplinary values, rooted in the blue-collar values of Western Pennsylvania.

Crediting his father, he added, “I don’t think I’d be here without that mentality, without all the support from the area,” as stated in the NowCast article published in Feb 2022.

On the other hand, Ben’s mom, Jodi Skowronek, is a real estate agent. She is associated with the North Eastern Group Realty in Fort Wayne, Indiana, mostly dealing with residential realty, development land, and commercial real estate as well.

Along with David, Jodi has been highly supportive of her son’s career, regularly attending his games. As Ben went from being a water boy for his brother Matt’s team to making a career in football, she has always boosted his spirits.

How has Ben’s father David Skowronek propelled his NFL career?

In the article published by The Athletic back in October 2020, it mentions David’s undying support for his son. As he and Jodi were present at the Heinz Field during the Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh game, David was quite proud of his son. He stated, “But to be honest, I was kind of expecting some of this. He came there to produce.”

In the same article, he reflects on the ethics of the Skowronek family, adding that they are very coachable. “I guess we’re old-school. We respect that,” and he has passed on similar values to his son. Stating further, he remarks, “The guy follows his intuition and it works out for him all the time. It’s not luck. He believes in himself.”

Even Ben is very thankful for their support, across his NFL journey. “Their support is unmatched… I know whether I’m a football player or not, the love they have for me is real. So it’s awesome,” his statement was highlighted in the NowCast article in 2022. Indeed, it gives him the determination to keep moving forward and face the challenges head-on.