The feeling of shock and sadness continues in the NFL community after Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland took his own life this week. Another NFL player continues to share his story of overcoming depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt.

First-round draft pick's hidden struggle

Being a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft felt like a dream for NFL tight end Hayden Hurst. The Baltimore Ravens drafted him 25th overall, but little did people know about the spiral his life had taken just years earlier.

Cathy Hurst, Hayden's mom, said her son showed talent early on in multiple sports.

"Hayden was playing baseball out of high school and got drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He struggled with anxiety and the yips where he couldn't feel the ball," Cathy Hurst said.

Switching

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