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Braden Smith is happy to be back at the Indianapolis Colts training camp. The NFL campaign of the offensive line player in 2024 ended prematurely due to Smith’s difficulties against obsessive-compulsive disorder.
More specifically, Smith supported a specific type of the disorder known as religious scanity.
Smith has launched in -depth research, trying therapeutic and medicinal treatments along the way. His trip also led him to Mexico, where he searched psychedelic.
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The offensive platform of the Indianapolis Braden Smith colts warmed up on July 28, 2025, before the training camp held in Grand Park in Westfield. (Mykal MCELDOWNEY / Indystar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
He finally reached a point where he managed to take control of the OCD which previously controlled him. Smith says he entered the last chapter of his career in the NFL in a good place.
“I am in a spectacular place, honestly,” Smith told Indianapolis star. “I learned a lot about myself. I learned different tools and strategies. I had an excellent support system here and at home.”
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Smith underlined the treatment of ibogaine he had suffered in Mexico when he spoke of being able to erase many poor habits that he created in his mind. When his TOC was at his peak, Smith felt the need to pray, repent or declare his faith repeatedly.
Braden Smith of the Indianapolis colts leaves the field after a victory against the Jacksonville jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline / Getty Images)
Smith admitted that TOC was still part of him, but the disorder no longer constantly affects his daily life.
“There are no boxes that I have to check, there are no things that I have to do,” said Smith. “It is not perfect, but it allowed me a little to give it everything and not to worry about what can happen else.”
Smith is a Christian. He goes ahead with a more balanced approach to his faith, which he is now based on love instead of guilt.
“You have to discover what is healthy and what is not healthy. It seems a little different for each person,” said Smith. “My relationship with God does not need to be a thing of cookie cookie. … Fortunately, everything is just (having) a relationship.”
The offensive platform of the Indianapolis Braden Smith colts extends on Monday, July 28, 2025, during the training camp in Grand Park in Westfield. (Mykal MCELDOWNEY / Indystar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Smith’s difficulties were large enough, he planned to retire football. He played in 12 games in 2024.
Smith recognized the OCD effect on its field performance last year.
“Last year, I was just a little over there,” said Smith. “I went through the movements, but I did not feel this advantage that the players had. I did not have it last year. I did not feel it.”
Aside from mental health obstacles, Smith underwent a knee injury in 2023, missed seven games this season and has undergone surgery.
A mentally and physically healthy Smith is looking forward to playing the game he loves.
“This is probably the best I have felt for a very long time,” he said. “It’s pretty pleasant to see everything come together. Now I can just go to play football.”
