The Legacy Series Life After Football Podcast

Liffort Hobley was a multisport star in high school who chose football as his college sport because he felt it was the easiest sport to play.   While in college, his focus was more so on just beating opposing teams instead of making it to the NFL, which was a mindset he continued to have even when he became an NFL prospect.   This mindset and his skills paid off as he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played for the St Louis Cardinals and Miami Dolphins.   Just like most players, injuries ended his career, but he was already preparing himself for life after football as he interviewed for a front-office position with the Miami Dolphins the same day he turned in his retirement paperwork.   Since then, he has held many other positions, including currently being the president of the Dallas chapter of the NFL alumni association as one of his goals is to continue bringing his NFL brothers together so that the brotherhood is made stronger.

Chris Dugan's path to the NFL stood on the balance during a minor league tryout that consisted of him only being given one shot to make a 50-yard field goal.   If he missed, the tryout was over, and he wasn't going to get signed to the team. Fortunately, he made the kick, which allowed him to prove himself enough overtime to finally get his call to up the NFL. His time in the league included seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks.   His style of kicking puts him in a rare group as he was a barefooted kicker. Following football, he has had his share of difficulties as he reports he has gone through over 50 brain surgeries, dispelling any myth that kickers do not suffer head injuries. Now, he is trying to help strengthen the football brotherhood and share his story from which others can learn.

James Cotton was a multisport star in high school, which allowed him to earn basketball and football scholarships. After suffering a knee injury during his senior year that led to his Division 1 basketball scholarships being retracted, he decided to focus on football. This focus led to him excelling on the field at Ohio State University, including being the last player to sack Tom Brady twice in the Big House.   He then enjoyed an NFL career playing for the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Atlanta Falcons. His mission now is helping his football brothers, particularly Buckeye alumni, in their transition in life after football through his foundation and transitional tips videos he puts out on YouTube. Not one to forget where he came from, he is also giving back to the community by doing his part in helping children through his camps.

Quincy Carter is another player whose first love wasn't football. His stellar baseball skills helped him get drafted 52nd overall by the Chicago Cubs out of high school.   After some time with their minor league team, he decided it was time to trade in the ball and bat for shoulder pads and cleats as he enrolled at the University of Georgia. Transferring his athletic abilities to the football field, he was able to enjoy an NFL career playing for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets.   When his career ended in a way he didn't want, it took him years to fill the void of football as he navigated his way through the dark areas of life.   Now, he has a renewed focus and has found a higher source that has helped him piece his life back together. He is doing his part in giving back to the community as well as increasing his presence in the NFL brotherhood to be a source of inspiration for his football brothers.

Luther Broughton had dreams of making it to the NBA as basketball was his original love and focus when it came to sports. However, after some convincing from his college coach and another NFL player that hailed from the same high school as him, he began taking football a little bit more seriously. That shift in focus led to him being able to enjoy time in the NFL playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers. Upon leaving the game, he recognized the need to shift his mindset from using his physical skills to using more of his mental skills in order to create a new life outside of football. Now he has a new career in the mortgage industry that he loves and is having a lot of success in.

Marques Ogden was raised by a single father, who taught him and his brother Johnathan (also an NFL veteran) about the importance of ambition, drive, and hard work.   This helped him to enjoy an NFL career playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans. After his NFL career, he started a construction business and grew it into one of the largest minority subcontracting businesses in Baltimore.   After making a bad mistake, he had to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy from which he was able to bounce back. Today, Marques is an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, and business leader. He and his wife Bonnie have two beautiful daughters, Ava and Farrah.

Alex was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8-years (Saints, Chargers & Lions) battling some of the best athletes on EARTH.   Because of injuries, he decided to retire from the game that he loved in 2005. Playing for 7 different head coaches in 8-years in the NFL, Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability. Alex is now a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach. His main focus is to strengthen team collaborations, communication & transparency using his leadership blueprint.   His blueprint has given many individuals, organizations, and executives PROVEN SOLUTIONS to help them build a more galvanized team. It starts with knowing the foundational principles of leadership which is influence; nothing more… nothing less. He & his wife Christin have 8 children who they love and adore.

Chris Wilson used the give-it-your-all or nothing mentality to help pave a path to the NFL, where he played for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles.   Never underestimating that wisdom passed to him by the game or those who shared their knowledge with him, he made it a point to constantly work within to put himself in a better position to overcome the struggles of life after football.   In doing so, he has placed his family in a position to grow with him as he creates a new personal legacy that he plans to pass down for generations to come.   However, he is also reaching back to share his story and knowledge of the financial world to his football brothers.

Garrett Robert McIntyre, born on November 26, 1984, is a former American football linebacker. McIntyre is of Scottish ancestry. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2006. He played college football at Fresno State. He was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, San Jose SaberCats, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and New York Jets.

Leroy Collins used his dream of making it to the NFL as motivation to learn how to walk again after a horrific childhood accident that resulted into him being pronounced dead for 8 minutes along with sustaining multiple broken bones, a brain injury, skin grafts being placed on over 40% of his body, and being told he will never talk or walk again.   His obsession with his dream helped him to become the top high school running back in New York state, college football's 2nd leading rusher behind Ricky Williams one season, and going on to play for the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars.   Now he is sharing his story and the lessons that fueled him to become a motivational speaker, start his own fitness business, and create his own clothing line among other things.

Growing up, Joe Hawley used football to fill a void in his life. His skills and hard work paid off on the field as he was able to enjoy an eight-year NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Upon retiring, he felt the need to go on a personal journey to find himself and discover internal peace.   This led to him donating most of his belongings to charity so he could literally hit the open roads to truly figure out what he wanted to do in his life after football.   Now he's at a point where he's ready to tackle the next chapter of his life, which will include helping his football brothers in their journeys.

Terrance Pennington went from being raw and not starting until his senior year in high school to finding his WHY, which motivated him to make it to the NFL years later. Once in the league, he held his own while playing for the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Giants. Upon retiring, he dedicated himself to his mental and physical health, which allowed him to lose 100 lbs. Nowadays, he is helping others to grow mentally and spiritually while also helping them reach their own health goals.

Courtney Hall spent time in the NFL playing with the San Diego Chargers. He is a four-time Pro Bowl 1st Alternate and captained the only Chargers football team to play in a Super Bowl. Most importantly, he was able to transfer his on-field success to his life after the game in many ways. Not only did he get his J.D. law degree and MBA, he is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Hillcrest Venture Partners. At the same time, he continues to do his part in ensuring his football brothers succeed in life after football through a week-long program he helped developed that focuses on resilience, grit, and mindset.

Chase Coffman comes from a family of athletes that includes his dad, who also played in the NFL. He was able to enjoy an 8-year NFL career playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks, and Indianapolis Colts. Towards the end of his career, he began taking steps to market himself to see what he wanted to do once he decided to leave the game. This led to him deciding to take his talents to the financial world to serve not only himself but also others who needed someone they can trust.

Paul Coffman's journey to the NFL was a little non-traditional as compared to his football brothers. However, he took advantage of his opportunities, which led to an 11-year NFL career playing for the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings. His success on the field earned him 3 Pro Bowl selections and induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame. Upon retiring, his main focus was making sure he taught his children the valuable lessons and morals he learned so they not only succeed in their athletic careers but also their personal lives.

Raymond Webber holds multiple records at his college alma mater. He once eclipsed over 100 receptions in a season, which made him college football championship subdivision's season reception leader for that particular year. This also made him only the second player besides Jerry Rice to do so in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. He then enjoyed time in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, and Miami Dolphins before settling down in Georgia, where he is now helping athletes from elementary school to college to develop their skills need to excel in sports and make it to the next level.

Ricky Sapp saw his life begin in the small town of Bamberg, South Carolina. Through hard work and dedication, he rose through the ranks to become a high school All-American, which paved the way for him to play at Clemson University. As with many others, his talents then allowed him to enjoy a career in the NFL, spending time with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Houston Texans, and Washington Redskins. Since leaving the game, he has found a new purpose in giving back to the community as well as teaching kids and adults how to “Dream Big, Live Big”.

Bruce Rothschild fulfilled a dream of making to the NFL, where he played fullback for the San Diego Chargers. His decision to make life after football his primary focus while finding other ways to be successful speaks volumes on how retired NFL players continue to impact their communities away from the game. The things he is doing now for forgotten veterans, for other professional athletes, and as an entrepreneur adds to the positive light his football brothers and he stand proudly in.

Airese Currie was a deceptive receiver with blazing speed who had great college football and track careers before going on to the NFL to play with the Chicago Bears. He is currently doing his part in giving back to the community and youth in various ways by sharing the life lessons he has learned as well as ensuring that they know the things he did not know when he was their age. At the same time, he is using his skills and knowledge to take on the entrepreneurship world head on to follow his passion.

Woodrow “Woody” Dantzler III, born and raised in Orangeburg SC to parents Woodrow and Mozelle Dantzler Jr. Woodrow made a name for himself through the game of Football as a standout student-athlete at both Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School and Clemson University.    After a few years in the NFL split between the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons, Dantzler settled in the upstate of SC with his wife Portia and daughters Trinity and Zoe.    Knowing the power and impact that words have, Woody chooses to use his words to help others recognize, unlock and walk in their God-given greatness

Shawn Harper was one of six children raised in a single-parent household in Columbus, Ohio. The many challenges he faced could have set the course for an unfulfilled and wasted life. Things began to play out that way until Harper changed his mind and decided to go for the win in life. He fulfilled his dreams of graduating from college and playing in the NFL. Along the way, he discovered an amazing gift that he is now sharing with the world…. Excerpt from his book: “The Winning Edge: 8 Principles that Will Bring Out the Winner in You”

In this first episode, you'll get the backstory on how and why I decided to give them a platform for their voices to be heard. Also, learn how we want your mindset to be shifted away from just seeing NFL players to seeing evolving MEN, who are making a difference not only in the lives of their families but also their communities. After all, there's more to life than football as told by them. There's a personal legacy being created.