Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith has long been outspoken about social justice issues and initiatives. He’s backed up the talk with action, supporting various foundations (and running one himself) that work to create equal opportunities for children and reform the criminal justice and legislative systems.
Wednesday, Smith, cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and safety Mike Adams introduced a new initiative by wearing shirts under their pads that featured a drawing of three children behind prison bars with the hashtag, “#SchoolsNotPrisons.”
The back of the shirt featured this statement: “Nearly 5,000 kids are in adult prisons and jails.”
Other players around the league also wore the shirt.