NFL’s only brother-sister duo: Ashley and Trey Smith are living their dream

Ashley Smith and Trey Smith are rare in that they are the only brother-sister duo to work for the NFL. Trey Smith is a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs, while Ashley is a member of the NFL front office staff.

Their journey began in Tennessee and was fueled by a shared dream. It is unique among the league’s thousands of employees and players.

A formidable presence on the offensive line, Trey was the 226th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Yet he has quickly established himself as one of the league’s premier guards. Trey has won two Super Bowl rings with the Kansas City Chiefs. While he makes an impact making plays on the field, Ashley dedicates her career to supporting players off the field, a role that extends the family’s presence across the organization.

Ashley leads the NFL’s Player Engagement Program, which acts as a comprehensive support system for athletes and their families. The program provides resources to guide players through the personal and professional demands of an NFL career. The programs help fill the gaps for players and their families off the field, addressing everything from financial wellness to physical and mental health.

The siblings shared a close bond growing up in Tennessee. In an interview with CBS NewsTrey spoke highly of this upbringing and his late mother, calling her his “dream incubator.”

Ashley, nine years his senior, was 24 years old when their mother died in 2015. Their combined success, with one achieving excellence as an athlete and the other as an administrator, proves there is more than one path to the NFL. Ashley believes their story has a greater purpose and says she hopes their lives will “inspire generations to come.”

The Smiths’ journey is a powerful testament to the dedication, resilience and belief it takes to thrive at the highest levels of professional sports, whether it’s competing on Sundays or shaping the organization behind the scenes.

But the Smiths’ commitment to the next generation extends beyond the gridiron; together they actively pursue community outreach. Recently Trey and Ashley together with Girl Scouts Hart van het Zuid to host an all-girls football camp and pep rally in their home state of Tennessee.

The brother/sister pair wants to use their unique positions in the NFL to create tangible opportunities for others. For the Smiths, their journey is less about individual glory and more about ensuring their legacy uplifts others, proving that a family dream can indeed inspire generations.

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