It’d be easy to think of Laurent Duvernay-Tardif’s story as an interesting anecdote. The French-Canadian has been in medical school at the same time that he’s been playing his first few years in the NFL, which makes for an interesting feature for fans, the doctor-player role that makes him stand apart from others in the NFL. But for LDT, it’s much more than that.
Even after signing a new five-year extension earlier this offseason, Duvernay-Tardif remains committed to completing his education and earning his M.D. from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. While other NFL players often struggle with their identity after they’ve finished up their playing career, the Chiefs right guard has maintained a steady focus on his passion for medicine.