Tyler Smith has the true guidance of his parents! “A lot of what you see from me is a lot of her,” Tyler Smith said earlier. And it was indeed reflecting his deep affection for his mother, Patricia Smith. She has been his biggest inspiration. It is because of her constant support that the Dallas Cowboys guard has consistently achieved notable milestones in his NFL career. Although, there is no information available about Tyler’s father, Woodrow Jones, since Tyler Smith has never spoken about him. His mother, however, has been a constant in his life.

From becoming a top-class high school kicker at Dutch Fork High School to earning a Second-Team All-Pro selection (2023) in the NFL, clearly, he has showcased his dominance on the field every step of the way. Not only this, since being drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Smith caught significant attention in his rookie year, securing a nomination to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Not only his on-field performance, but even his off-field bond with his mother has also left a lasting impression on his fans.

Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, Patricia Smith has significantly shaped Tyler’s NFL journey. One of her social media profiles suggests that she is career-focused and loves her work. A year ago, in 2023, during a podcast, she even claimed the same that she was not in the mood to take retirement early for the next several years. “I still go to work every day; I have my own career,” she said.

Since 2002, she has worked as an educational professional and curriculum coordinator at the Fort Worth Independent School District in Texas. She is also a former instruction specialist and has teaching experience.

Patricia attended Texas Christian University in 2003, where she earned a master’s degree in Liberal Arts. She also earned another master’s degree in Education from Tarleton State University in 2016. Her academic career is as strong as her son’s NFL achievements, but despite her impressive background, her journey was not without challenges.

Tyler Smith’s success stems from his mother’s sacrifices

Patricia raised Tyler and her other son, Isaac, as a single mother in Fort Worth, Texas. However, she flawlessly balanced her professional life while raising them. As the resources suggest, she was often working multiple jobs and making many sacrifices to provide the best for her children. Tyler has undoubtedly repaid those sacrifices by becoming a standout offensive lineman in the NFL.

The bond between Tyler and Patricia is strong. On many occasions, Smith’s love for his mother has caught public attention. In an earlier interview, he expressed his gratitude for having Patricia as his mother. “It’s never lost on me how appreciative I am to have had her as a parent because not many can do it better, in my opinion,” he remarked.

However, not only did Smith’s endearment for his mom get hyped, but when the Big D included him in their squad in the 2022 NFL draft, proud mom Patricia also showed her affection. “I love you. I’m wishing you the best. And know that I’m rooting for you every inch of the way,” she said. Even, many times before, she expressed her proud feelings as she was happy that her son allowed her to be on this journey throughout.

Thus, his connection with his mother is truly admirable. And, with her support, he is set to continue his rise in the NFL.