Former Badger Quintez Cephus on NFL 360

In the latest episode of NFL 360, Quintez Cephus appeared in a segment that looked into his life growing up, his time at Wisconsin, and t…

In the latest episode of NFL 360, Quintez Cephus appeared in a segment that looked into his life growing up, his time at Wisconsin, and the discrimination that he faced along the way.

A good portion of the video focused on Cephus’ experience after being acquitted of two counts of sexual assault, and the impact his father’s murder on him.

The Macon, Ga. native talked extensively about his father’s impact on his life, and how he was a big part of helping Cephus achieve his dream of playing in the NFL.

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Cephus even said that he used his father’s memory as motivation in his last season with Wisconsin by having his initials on the back of his helmet and by carrying the obituary with him during every game.

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It is really interesting to hear more about the life of Quintez Cephus and the struggles that he has overcome in his life.

Watch the emotional 8 minute video on nfl.com.