Rasheen Ali is grateful to his parents! With his mom, LaTanya Ali, and dad, Rasheed Ali’s unconditional love and support, he paved his path to the NFL. From Marshall College to being selected by the Ravens in the 5th Round in the 2024 NFL Draft, his parents have been with him throughout. Ali, 23, who is well-known for his next-level defense reading skills, exceptional vision, and explosive acceleration, has established his name in the football world as a dominant running back.

In 2021, the Cleveland native garnered attention for earning the Freshman of the Year Watch List nomination and Team MVP award. Besides this, during the 2022 season at Marshall, he clinched MVP of the Myrtle Beach Bowl honor. That was despite being sidelined from most of the games due to injury. And, in 2023, he became the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two TDS and 180 rushing yards. But, his life accomplishments are incomplete without mentioning his parents.

Who are Rasheen Ali and LaTanya Ali?

The Ravens RB’s parents have a great influence on his life. Despite being the mom of an NFL player, LaTanya Ali maintains a low profile in the public domain. Thus, there is very limited information available about her. But, Rasheen Ali’s connection with his dad, Rasheen Ali is a well-known factor among his fans. The NFL RB draws great inspiration from his father, who was an amateur boxer with USA Boxing.

Sr. Rasheen Ali is the owner of a boxing gym in Cleveland. His dad’s involvement in athletics demonstrates that he might have encouraged him towards sports. Initially, just like his dad, Rasheen Ali also wanted to become a boxer.

During a discussion with Cleveland19 in May 2024, his dad reflected on his boxing ambitions. “That was the goal, for him to be the boxer,” Rasheen Ali stated. Ali even competed in a West Virginia boxing tournament around the Midwest in his junior year of high school in 2017. However, he did not do enough in this boxing competition and later he chose to make his career in football.

How has Rasheen Ali’s father trained him for the NFL limelight?

The former Marshall player never fails to credit his dad for his career accomplishments. Previously, when Ali returned for his senior year, rushing for over 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns, he reflected on his dad’s unwavering support and true guidance.

Ali claimed that the hardness he displays on the football field comes from his father training him to fight as a kid. In May 2024, Rasheen reflected on his deep sentiments for his father.

“My Dad has a lot to do with how I am today. It definitely made me mentally tough because if you can sit in the ring and fight somebody, you can definitely run up and down a football field with a team of people,” he remarked. Indeed, he harbors deep love and respect for his dad that inspires him to consistently pitch for new NFL records.