For The Athlete

In this exclusive episode, Brooks Huber sits down with one of the NFL's most exciting and versatile running backs, Austin Ekeler. Now a star for the Washington Commanders, Ekeler's journey from lightly recruited high school player to leading the NFL in touchdowns is nothing short of inspirational. He's not just making waves on the field but also off it as the founder of the fan engagement platform Eksperience and the Austin Ekeler Foundation. Ekeler's story is one of perseverance, passion, and proving doubters wrong. From setting records with the Los Angeles Chargers to becoming one of the pound-for-pound strongest players in the league, he's built a legacy of determination and excellence. In this interview, Ekeler opens up how he signed with the Commanders, the motivation behind creating Eksperience, and his commitment to giving back through his foundation. What you'll learn in this episode: • How Ekeler ended up in Washington D.C. and the expections on offense this season. #nfl #cfb #fantasyfootball • The vision behind Eksperience and how it's changing the game for athletes and fans. • The impact of the Austin Ekeler Foundation and its mission to support underprivileged communities. Don't miss this deep dive into the mind of one of football's most inspiring players, and learn how his off-the-field efforts are making a lasting difference.

In this episode of For The Athlete, host Brooks Huber sits down with NFL star Tyler Conklin. From his initial commitment to play Division 2 basketball at Northwood University to his remarkable journey as a walk-on football player at Central Michigan, Conklin's story is one of resilience and determination. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Conklin played with the team until 2022, when he signed with the New York Jets as a free agent. With one year left on his contract, Conklin shares insights and experiences from his inspiring career. Tune in to hear Tyler Conklin's full story!

Join host Brooks Huber as he sits down with Jets Punter Thomas Morstead for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview about his 15-year career, his famous onside kick in Super Bowl XLIV and what the New York media got wrong about the Jets last season. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:00 - Re-signing with the Jets. 02:10 - How He Began Playing Football & Walking on at SMU. 06:20 - Getting Drafted By The Saints & Dealing with Pressure. 09:40 - Behind The Scenes of the famous onside kick in Super Bowl XLIV. 14:10 - Being Cut by the Saints and Being able to Bounce Back. 17:35 - How the 2023 Jets season actually played out and What the Media got Wrong. Don't forget to like this video if you enjoyed it, and subscribe to our channel for more athlete content! Check out all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortheathleteofficial/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Join host Brooks Huber as he sits down with Colts Running Back Tyler Goodson for an exclusive conversation packed with insights, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't find anywhere else! In this must watch episode, Tyler opens up about his early days playing high school football with colts teammate WR Josh Downs and why he picked to play college football at Iowa. Tyler also shares what the undrafted free agent process looks like and the behind the scenes of going from practice squad to active roster countless times and the toll it can take on an athlete. To finish up the episode, Tyler speaks on his breakout game in week 15 vs the Steelers and the crushing loss to the Texans in week 18. If you're a football fan or simply love hearing stories of perseverance and passion, this episode is for you. Don't miss out - hit that play button and join us for an unforgettable conversation with Tyler Goodson! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Foye Oluokun returns for another episode on For The Athlete as he and Brooks Huber recap this past season with the Jaguars. Oluokun played D1 football at Yale and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 6th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Oluokun is currently a Captain on the Jacksonville Jaguars defense and has led the entire NFL in tackles over the past 5 seasons. Tune in to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Part 2 is here!! Welcome back to another episode of For The Athlete as Brooks Huber continue's the conversation with Former NFL Linebacker and Motivational Speaker Shaquem Griffin. Shaquem shares the behind the scenes of his incredible NFL Combine performance in 2018, time in the NFL, and how he wants to keep inspiring the next generation through sharing his story and giving back to his community. Tune in to hear Part 2 of the Shaquem Griffin Conversation on For The Athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Following his father's legacy, Brice Butler always had ambitions of making it to the NFL. Brice was recruited by Pete Carroll in 2008 and a couple years after Carroll's departure to coach the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League, Brice transferred to San Diego State where he would finish his college career. In 2013, he would then be taken in the 7th round by the Oakland Raiders. During his 7 year career he spent time with the Raiders, Dolphins, and most notably, the Cowboys. and spent time with them, dolphins, and most notably the Cowboys during his 7 year career. You can now find him on YouTube and Instagram as a sports content creator where he has been taking the game of golf by storm. Tap in to the conversation to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Join us in this episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Former Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis, who spent 14 years in the NFL playing for the 49ers, Broncos, and Commanders. We discuss his life on-field as well as his post-football as today he is acting alongside stars like Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman, and his philanthropic efforts through the Vernon Davis Foundation. If you liked this episode of For The Athlete don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date with previous and future episodes as well as follow our socials below: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Tune in to this special episode of For The Athlete as Former NFL Linebacker and Motivational Speaker Shaquem Griffin joins the show. Shaquem reveals his experience growing up with Amniotic Band Syndrome and the difficult decision his mom made to amputate his hand when he was 4 years old. Shaquem also goes in-depth on the tight-knit relationship he has with his twin brother Shaquille and how they both found themselves playing college football at UCF! Tune in to hear Part 1 of the Shaquem Griffin Conversation on For The Athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

SEASON 2 HAS ARRIVED!!! Current Fox Sports Broadcaster, Chris Myers, joins For The Athlete in this compelling episode. Chris always knew he wanted to be involved in sports as he started his own radio show as a 16-year-old kid. After college, he worked for ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter and a host of his show called "Up Close" where he most notably talked with OJ Simpson after his murder trial that took the world by storm in the 90s. Today you can find him doing play-by-play commentary on Fox Sports for college football and the NFL as well. Tap in to hear his amazing story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Dominique didn't get playing time until his senior year at high school but that did not stop him from getting an offer from Tennessee State and becoming the only FCS Defensive player drafted in the first round when the Cardinals selected him in 2008. DRC went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL with 6 different teams while appearing in 2 Super Bowls and 2 Pro Bowls along the way. Tap in to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Rob Sims was a national champion and team captain at Ohio State before being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2006 to fill in for the recently retired Seahawks Legend Steve Hutchinson. It was not until after he got traded to the Detroit Lions that not only his NFL career took off but his entrepreneurial as well. In Detroit he became good friends with NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson and shortly after they both retired they created Primitiv, a Michigan-based cannabis company that is focused on finding alternative solutions to consumer recovery. Tap in to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Michael Floyd was a 5-Star recruit coming out of high school and committed to Notre Dame where he dominated for the next 4 years. After his senior campaign, he got selected in the first round of the 2012 draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent 8 years in the NFL and won Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots. You can find him now selling houses in Minnesota as he got his Real Estate license post-playing career. Tap in to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Brandon Zylstra's path to the NFL is nothing short of extraordinary. From playing college football at the D3 level to going undrafted and playing in the CFL before getting his first chance in the NFL with Minnesota, the hometown team. Zylstra earned everything he had coming his way. Tap in to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Tap in to hear Brooks Huber go one-on-one with 10-Year NFL LB Devon Kennard as they talk USC Football, behind the scenes of signing with a new team in the offseason, philanthropy, personal finance, and his new book called "It All Adds Up". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Not everyone can say they grew up to play in the NFL for their hometown team, but Chad Greenway can. Greenway embodies the Midwest as he grew up in South Dakota, played college football with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spent all 11 seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. While he dominated on the field, he also spent time building up his communities and helping those in need, especially with his Lead The Way Foundation which is perhaps the most significant contribution he has made to the world yet. Tap in to hear his story! —————————————————- Thank you Pristine Auction for sponsoring! Click https://prstn.co/FTA and use registration code “FTA” for $10 off your first order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Glover Quin exceeded all expectations as a 4th round pick by making 148 starts in a row and being named an All-Pro. He had dreams of staying with the Texans his entire career but his plans changed when they chose not to resign him. He instead went on to sign with the Lions, had many dominant years with the team, and then retired on his own terms in 2018. Tap in to his story! —————————————————- Thank you Pristine Auction for sponsoring! Click https://prstn.co/FTA and use registration code “FTA” for $10 off your first order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Tommy Shavers had dreams of playing in the NFL until he suffered 6 concussions in 4 weeks, effectively ending his football career. That did not stop him from being involved in football, however, as today he is the Founder of NESTRE, a mind and fitness company. He works with athletes like Calvin Johnson, RG3, Gabe Davis, and so many more. Tap in to hear his inspiring story. —————————————————- Thank you Pristine Auction for sponsoring! Click https://prstn.co/FTA and be sure to use registration code “FTA” for $10 off your first order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

Discover the incredible journey of Mark Clayton, former NFL WR turned Entrepreneur, in this captivating podcast episode. From football stardom as an Oklahoma Sooners legend to being drafted in the first round by the Ravens, injuries cut his career short. But Mark's resilience led him to found LIVV Headphones, revolutionizing how we listen to music. Tune in to hear his inspiring story of triumph, reinvention, and the power of chasing your dreams. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with a true trailblazer! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

In this week's episode, Commanders Cornerback Ben St-Juste joins the show. Juste grew up on Quebec, Canada and was recruited by Jim Harbaugh in his first year at Michigan, before transferring to the University of Minnesota to close out his collegiate career. He highlights his draft experience and gives information on his Football Camp that he's putting on in his hometown this summer. He talks about all of this and dives deep into various other topics throughout the episode. After listening to this episode, feel free to check out these socials: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete?fbclid=PAAaZX8wBhL98_PwBuhP2O6FFhyPvwsLn-t6xZw49kI1Au7hnsNtbBSGEEABQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

In this week's episode, Colts TE Kylen Granson joins the show. Granson was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 4th round of the 2021 NFL Draft and spent time at Rice and SMU before making it to the league. While being a Tight End in the NFL, he also runs a Non-profit called "KG's Kids" that is focused on helping raise the literacy rate in inner city Indianapolis, and does this by putting on book drives to encourage children to read. The Colts Tight End talks about all of this and dives deep into various other topics throughout the episode. After listening to this episode, feel free to check out these socials: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete?fbclid=PAAaZX8wBhL98_PwBuhP2O6FFhyPvwsLn-t6xZw49kI1Au7hnsNtbBSGEEABQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

In this week's episode, Dolphins Fullback Alec Ingold joins the show. Alec was an undrafted free agent and had a job lined up at Oracle before making the raiders roster. He wrote his own book called The Seven Crucibles, and is the founder of the Alec Ingold Foundation. He talks about all of this and dives deep into various other topics throughout the episode. After listening to this episode, feel free to check out these socials: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete?fbclid=PAAaZX8wBhL98_PwBuhP2O6FFhyPvwsLn-t6xZw49kI1Au7hnsNtbBSGEEABQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

In this week's episode, Jaguars Linebacker Foye Oluokun joins the show. Foye graduated from Yale, was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 6th round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has his own clothing brand, and has a dream of becoming the General Manager of a sports franchise when his playing career is over. He talks about all of this and dives deep into various other topics throughout the episode. After listening to this episode, feel free to check out these socials: https://linktr.ee/fortheathlete?fbclid=PAAaZX8wBhL98_PwBuhP2O6FFhyPvwsLn-t6xZw49kI1Au7hnsNtbBSGEEABQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message