THREAD: When her husband died in a car accident, she trudged on with her eight-year-old son.

When her son’s high school grades weren’t up to par, she forced him to sit out his soph football season. (via @Ravens)

When Louisville wanted her son to try punt returning, she called members of the coaching staff immediately after practice.

When her son declared for the NFL Draft, she served as his agent.

When her son took the league by storm en route to an MVP season at the age of 23...

...she stayed steady and consistent in her humble, private approach to life.

@Lj_era8's mother, Felicia Jones, isn’t often discussed publicly, but her presence and impact on her son is undeniable.

Happy Mother’s Day to you and yours!