Official Site of the Broncos · Jul 17, 2015
The 72 hours that changed Demaryius Thomas' life for the better
With his new five-year contract and news that his mother will soon be released from prison after 15 years, Demaryius Thomas experienced a joyous and transformative 72 hours.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Facing a two-decade prison sentence, Demaryius Thomas' mother was battling depression. She was unable to experience the defining moments of parenthood: her son's first touchdown catch, his high school graduation and tearful goodbyes when he moved to college. All Katina Smith could do was speak with her children during occasional visits or on the phone; the extent of watching them grow up was limited to the changes she saw from one visit to the next.
