Being a full-time athlete with a young child at home cannot be easy to manage. But, when it comes to family, Deonte always finds a way to have that quality time, even in unexpected circumstances.

In 2022, he suffered a pretty intense toe injury that took him off the field for a long time. While fans did miss him in the games, the bright side to this was that he got to be home with Zola more than usual.

"My daughter just made everything better, and my family, obviously. I think that was just God giving me the time I needed to spend with her. You get to watch your child grow up every day. I might be going to rehab for a couple of hours but I’m coming right back and she’s just right there," he told Rochester First.

Even though his stepfather is not in the limelight, he must be proud that Deonte will be carrying on his last name and his legacy — especially when he scores a touchdown.