“As a mom, I can’t believe I have a real-life athlete. He’s really turned into an awesome athlete,” Kenya Smith, Mazi Smith’s mother, once stated, reflecting her strong faith in him. Clearly, she played a significant role in shaping his football career. Despite facing many challenges as a single mom, she fulfilled her son’s on- and off-field aspirations.

It’s no surprise that Mazi Smith has left no stone unturned to make Kenya a proud mother. However, there is no information available about the Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle’s father. The former Michigan Panthers athlete’s successful trajectory, which includes being named first-team All-Big Ten and selected as a first-round pick by the Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft, has sparked fans’ interest in the support he’s received from his parents.

Undoubtedly, Mazi’s love for and strong connection with his mom is widely recognized. She has been by his side at every step of his journey. However, Kenya Smith’s personal and professional background remains largely unknown.

From all the information available about her, it is evident that she is an exceptional and supportive mother. She provided Smith with the necessary resources and also guided him in the right direction. Earlier when Smith was aiming for the Michigan Wolverines playoffs in 2021, he reflected on his gratitude for his mom’s unwavering support throughout his career.

Being thankful for everything his mom has done, he expressed his excitement about fulfilling his football dreams. “She’s just happy I’m able to live out all my dreams because she knows how much I love the game,” he said. “She knows how much I always wanted to be part of a great team,” the former East Kentwood High School athlete added.

Interestingly, Kenya has flawlessly handled every challenge that came her way. Throughout Mazi’s collegiate career at Michigan, the NFL DT’s mom was one of his biggest cheerleaders, she never missed a single game. Even, on some game days when Kenya wasn’t feeling well, she made efforts to watch him play live.

With her amazing leadership strategy, Smith’s mom flawlessly maintained a balance between being strict about Mazi’s education and cherishing his athletic accomplishments sports career. Clearly, Mazi’s unique upbringing is truly admirable. And, the strong bond between Smith and his mom ignites curiosity and admiration among fans.

The loving bond between Mazi and Kenya

Back in 2023, when the Cowboys drafted Mazi, his mom’s candid reaction spread massively on the Internet. the viral video featured Kenya’s surreal experience of being the mother of an athletic son. Much delighted at the moment, Kenya expressed how incredible it was to watch Mazi grow and succeed over the years, witnessing all his achievements and expressing pride over the same.

She even could not believe the moment when he became the  “Dallas Cowboy”. She even admitted that she had to “pinch herself” to believe the moment. She also admired Mazi’s strength, personality, and generous and loving nature. “He’s got great physicality and strength,” she remarked. “Mozzie is compassionate and a thinker.”