Football star Russell Wilson recently opened up about the moment he knew was ready to become a stepdad.

During a sit-down conversation on the podcast I Am Athlete posted on Sunday, the Denver Broncos quarterback recalled the first time he met his stepson, Future Zahir, whos now 9 years old.

Wilson met the oldest son of his now-wife, Ciara, after he began dating the Level Up singer. He said he knew right away that Future Zahir, who was 9 months old at the time, would one day be his responsibility.

When I walked in the room and I saw little Future hes 9 months at the time or whatever and he crawls in my lap, it was like, This is going to be my responsibility, he said.

I remember leaving that night and Gods saying to me raising this child is going to be your responsibility, he continued, later adding that he knew he was ready for the parenting journey.

He said he knew early on that getting the opportunity to raise Future Zahir was a gift.