Dre'Mont Jones has always viewed himself as an underdog.

Even as a 250-pound four-star recruit out of high school, growing up in Cleveland made sure of that.

"It makes you tough… Cleveland's just that rugged, tough place," Jones said on “The Lounge” podcast .

It was in Cleveland where Jones was hardened by his two brothers, who are 14 and 11 years older, and his former professional boxer father, Sanderline Williams. When he was 11 years old, Jones learned firsthand what it takes to be a professional athlete when the then-retired Williams rocked him while showing him the ropes. Jones wanted no part of boxing after that.

That upbringing may have caused some bumps and bruises, but it's made Jones an even greater force on the football field. Now, he's the one dishing out the punishment.

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