Demaryius Thomas got the chance to thank President Barack Obama for pardoning his mother.
The Broncos visited the White House on Monday as is tradition for championship teams and the wide receiver shared the story of an exchange he had with the president.
Thomas' mother, Katina Smith, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2000 for being part of an operation to distribute drugs. Smith was pardoned by President Obama in July along with 45 other nonviolent drug offenders.
"We talked for a quick second. I told him, 'I thank you for what you've done for my family (by) giving my mother clemency," Thomas said via The Score.
Thomas also said that the president remembered specifically granting his mother clemency.
"Yeah, he knew," Thomas said. "He held me back for a little second. Everybody was going by shaking his hand, and we had like a 45-second conversation. So it was cool."
The Broncos finished 12-4 last season and defeated the Panthers, 24-10, in Super Bowl 50 to win their third title in franchise history and earn their trip to the White House.
Thomas, 28, had 105 receptions for 1,304 yards and notched six touchdowns in the regular season and followed it up with seven catches in the playoffs for 60 yards.
The three-time Pro Bowler also spoke with Obama about his grandmother, Minnie Thomas, who is serving two life sentences without parole for her role in the drug distribution ring.
"Also, we talked about my grandmother," Thomas said. "Had the application to get everything done, and he's looking into that, as well."
The Broncos are preparing for life without retired quarterback Peyton Manning when they enter the 2016 season.
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