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Colts' Braden Smith says OCD battle nearly derailed NFL career, but faith journey helped reclaim football joy

Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith found happiness in football again after he broke free from the strain ...
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NFL Star Breaks His Silence On His Debilitating Disorder That Had Him Contemplating Suicide

Indianapolis Colts tackle Braden Smith was diagnosed with religious scrupulosity, a form of OCD that almost made him take his life.

Colts RT Braden Smith 'in a spectacular place' after career-threatening battle with OCD

Colts RT Braden Smith was considering retirement until he sought help for his OCD. '(Turned) a negative into the positive' ...

Braden Smith in a ‘spectacular place’ following OCD diagnosis

Smith, 29, was officially placed on the NFI (non-football injury) list Dec. 14 with, at the time, an undiagnosed medical ...

Purdue's Braden Smith, Omer Mayer Earn Invitation to Elite Guard Camp

Purdue guards Braden Smith and Omer Mayer were among 12 student-athletes at the college level invited to participate in Chris ...

Colts Camp Diary, Day 7: Quarterbacks Put On a Show Under the Lights

Indianapolis Colts QBs Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones dismantled a shorthanded defense on Thursday night.

Most essential Colts No. 4: Braden Smith's return is enormous for the offense

The next two weeks, IndyStar will be ranking the 15 Colts players most essential to 2025 success. Up at No. 4 is right tackle ...
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Purdue’s Braden Smith was the No. 196 freshman recruit. Now he’s ...

The other was Braden Smith. After marveling at Smith’s instincts on both ends and his ability to play angles and affect the action, Painter called a coaching peer to confirm the video wasn’t a ...