Tennessee titans rookie cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. shared a powerful message this week after going viral on social media for his generous gesture at a Nashville restaurant that a single mother of six says helped her pay rent and winter clothing.
Kristie Johnson, a waitress, recalled the encounter in a social media post. She said that after the NFL player was asked for an autograph, he took it upon himself to further bless her and her family.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Jarvis Brownlee answers media questions after training camp practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, August 8, 2024. (Image)
“He then asks for my Cash App and sends me more than enough to pay the rest of my rent and buy winter clothes for my kids,” she wrote in the post.
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“He doesn’t even know how much I needed this help.”
Speaking to reporters about it this week, Brownlee said he planned to help several people this month leading up to Christmas when he and his family went to dinner after Sunday’s game in Nashville.
There he met Johnson and learned she was a single mother of six children.
“That’s all I needed to hear,” he said. “My mother was a single parent who raised three of her own, and for her to have six, I know it’s harder than what my mother went through. So for me, having the opportunity to help her – man, it hit me. It affected my family. It affected my mother.”
Tennessee Titans cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. greets fans after a loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Nov. 17, 2024. (Image)
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Speak with VOC 17, Brownlee shared a message to Johnson, thanking her for allowing him to help her family.
“God bless you, Kristie,” Brownlee said. “I appreciate you letting me help you. It’s something I always intended to do, just at this level of my profession. This is my dream, and one of my dreams was to always give back, wherever it comes from. It doesn’t matter if it’s in my community or another community.
“Nashville is a part of me now. It’s my home,” he added. “I look forward to giving back to other families as well, and I hope you’re ready for dinner. Thank you, God bless you and I look forward to seeing you again soon.”
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) looks for an opening against Tennessee Titans cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (29) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, November 17, 2024. (Image)
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Brownlee said he also plans to take the family out to dinner.
A fifth-round draft pick from Louisville, Brownlee has started every game since Week 4. He has 55 tackles and one interception in 13 games this season.
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