Braden Smith had quite the 2024. His journey on the field was cut short with the Indianapolis Colts as he had to seek treatment for his OCD. It was so bad that he considered retirement and even taking his own life. Missing the last five games of the season was the furthest thing from his mind as he battled his religious scrupulosity (from of OCD that diverts from typical religious practice). Smith is back with the team, however, and looking to return to form.
Smith saw a psychologist, checked himself into a mental health facility, and eventually turned to a psychedelic.