Do you know what happiness is? Well, luck comes in the form of being picked by your hometown NFL team. Although many players do not have such a distinction, Sam Hubbard did. The guy was kidnapped by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018 and he has been unstoppable ever since. The DE is a big star and he had this potential in him for a long time. His parents recognized this potential when he was quite young.

Here we are talking about Amy and Jim Hubbard, Sam Hubbard’s parents. By the way, who were the ones who realized their son’s passion for football. They encouraged him to play the game since he was 11 years old, and he has now paid them back by reaching the NFL.

Who is Sam Hubbard’s mother?

Amy Hubbardby profession, is someone who works with life and death. She has medically recognized hands and works as a nursing supervisor at a university. Speaking of Amy, she has a high beam intensity as a nurse, which she has passed on to her child. The Cincinnati Bengals discussed this on their online blog. The team claimed that Sam Hubbard has a lot of focus, which he certainly gets from his mother.

The DE is very close to Mama Hubbard, as he has referred to her in numerous interviews. “She is a special person. I owe so much of my work ethic, my success and the way I live my life to her,” Hubbard to cleveland.com. “The way she raised me and the sacrifices she made for me; I really couldn’t do it without her.”

But what about Papa Hubbard?

Who is the father of the Bengals DE?

Many of you may have heard of it Jim Hubbard earlier. After all, he has been spotted in various sources giving interviews as a proud parent. In 2018, the joy on his face was evident when the Bengals selected his son as their new DE in the draft. The NFL star’s father also discussed his son’s fandom at the time and how he wanted to keep it hidden.

Well, if we talk about it in professional life, Jim Hubbard is currently general counsel for TIAA Bank. This is a pretty hectic job, which means he spends more time in Jacksonville, Florida. Although the man travels often, he still spends time with his wife and watches every Sam Hubbard game.

Jim Hubbard is originally from Twin City, Brooklyn. He lived near the Verrazano Bridge in Bay Ridge. Speaking of his current home, the man has returned to New York City. He and Amy live quite close to Amy’s two sisters and parents.

There’s no denying that the DE got his work ethic from his parents. And well, the DE is gearing up for his next game against the Ravens.