NFL Prospect Naz Jones First Pro Purchase: Getting My Family Out The Projects

Posted Apr 6, 2017
Forget the luxury cars and flashy jewelry. NFL prospect Nazair Jones says there's only one big purchase he wants to make when he goes pro -- a new house for his family. Jones' story is incredible. The ex-UNC defensive tackle lost feeling in his legs at age 15 and was diagnosed with the rare complex regional pain syndrome forcing him to slowly learn to walk again. (TMZ.com)

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