Torrey Smith is getting ready to celebrate his very first Father’s Day.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
He and his wife, Chanel, welcomed their son TJ in April.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
All three of them sat down with Linh Bui in an exclusive interview as baby TJ makes his television debut.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
You can’t talk about the Baltimore Ravens without mentioning Torrey Smith.
Torrey Smith
Smith is the Ravens star wide receiver, helping lead them to a Super Bowl championship in 2012—and the fans absolutely love him.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
These days, Smith’s playing a new position, that requires training 24/7: Dad.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
WJZ got an exclusive interview with Smith and his wife, Chanel.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
The new parents are on camera for the first time with their baby boy, TJ.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
“I’ve only cried tears of happiness twice in my life, and…” Smith said.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
"You almost cried at our wedding!” said Chanel Smith.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
“Yeah. I almost cried at our wedding—almost. I played Jedi mind tricks to make it not happen but yeah. So let’s say two and a half because it almost happened. So my wedding, when I was drafted and when he came out,” Torrey said.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
Baby TJ–short for Torrey Jeremiah–came into the world on April 4.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
This bundle of joy is Torrey and Chanel’s first child but say they were ready because–coming from big families–they got a lot of practice.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
“I wouldn’t really say there have been any surprises because we’re both the oldest of our siblings. It’s not our first time changing a diaper; it’s not the first time dealing with a crying baby or anything like that, but the difference is, we can’t pass him off,” Torrey said.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
“We worry a lot if he’s sick and I knew I was going to be that way so it’s not a surprise,” Chanel said. “No surprises yet.”
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
Football skills don’t necessarily translate to parenting skills.
Torrey Smith & Son, TJ
“I’ll tell you one thing–mistakes happen on the field. You have some concentration lapses and you drop the ball,” Torrey said. “I’m not going to drop this kid.”
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
Torrey and Chanel say baby TJ will be at the first Ravens home game this year.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
“He’s definitely one of the newest additions to the Ravens family. People love it and everyone loves babies,” Torrey said.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
Torrey and Chanel love sharing new pictures and videos of TJ on social media.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
“I’m looking forward to trying to make him be the best man that he can be and I have to try to be the best role model that I can be for him,” Torrey said.
Torrey & Chanel Introduce TJ
Baby TJ means Torrey and Chanel’s life together will never be the same–and they couldn’t be happier about that.
