Anthony Ratliff-Williams nearly never played football. Now he's ready for the NFL

Posted Apr 25, 2019
Snubbed by the NFL Combine, the chip on UNC receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams’ shoulder grew a bit bigger. But the snub should have been no surprise for an athlete who has spent his life proving people wrong. He almost never played football. He was diagnosed with severe asthma as a toddler. His mother, Dinah, lost two jobs while taking care of him. (WSOC)

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