Truss Levelz w/ Cam Jordan & Mark Ingram

One of the most electrifying players ever to play the game — and Mark's OG — Darren Sproles stops by to talk with his former teammates on the latest episode of Truss Levelz. The guys discuss what it was like for Darren to be told he couldn't make it because of his height, the similarities of playing with Philip Rivers and Drew Brees, how he was able to make a huge impact with the Chargers, Saints and Eagles, and win over a crazy fanbase in Philadelphia. Don't forget "He look light, but he heavy though!!" Tune in!  Growing up playing soccer and making the decision to switch to football [10:33] Learning to become such a shifty RB [28:50] The choice to go to  K-State [32:20] Making it to the NFL and becoming an impact player [56:10] Playing with both Drew Brees and Philip Rivers [1:02:30] Getting traded to the Eagles [1:18:28] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#FeedTheFlock! Former Saints, now Baltimore Ravens DB Marcus Williams stops by the set for the latest episode of Truss Levelz. Cam, Mark, and Marcus go way back to their time in New Orleans, dive into how Ravens purple just hits different, break down how Marcus turned into a safety after playing QB and WR in high school, and spell out the importance of always getting back up after getting knocked down with injuries or losing in the playoffs. Tune in!  Being driven and having a positive mindset [6:22] Playing safety for the first time and getting college offers the next day [18:56] Getting drafted by the Saints in the second round [33:56] Coming into the league and making a name [38:25] The importance of getting that first interception [49:21] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all about the X…. One of the NFL's elite cornerbacks, a man that's shutting down your favorite wideout week in and week out, Xavien Howard, joins this week's episode of Truss Levelz. Mark and Cam sit down with the three-time Pro Bowler and Miami Dolphins cornerback as they dive into his journey from QB to a CB, his decision to go to Baylor over other top schools, and how having to cover Tyreek Hill in practice has helped him and his game this season. Tune in!    His wild ride to becoming a cornerback [14:46] Having a standout senior year and the decision to go to Baylor [20:53] His transition to the NFL after college [45:45] Going through numerous knee surgeries [1:10:13] The Dolphins signing Tyreek Hill and his impact on X [1:17:28]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got another Bama national champion this week on Truss Levelz! The 2010 first-round draft pick and Denver Broncos DB Kareem Jackson stops by to hang with the fellas. Kareem talks about the pressure he faced as a starter at Alabama his freshman year, playing in Houston for the first eight seasons of his NFL career, leaving Houston to play in Denver, and what it was like to dominate his former team the first time he played them. His roundabout journey to Tuscaloosa after prep school (17:30)  Hosting Mark on his first Bama visit (30:45) Getting fined by the NFL for his hits (43:25) Texans, being a staple in Houston (53:00) Playing for the Broncos, the talent they have there (1:02:10) About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Truss Levelz, we welcome a beast of a wideout — and now a sports media legend —  Brandon Marshall. The I AM ATHLETE founder and six-time Pro Bowler, goes all the way back to chop it up about Pittsburgh as a young buck, having 17 different quarterbacks but still balling out in the league, and why his post-NFL career has been such a success. You do NOT want to miss B Marsh this week.  I AM ATHLETE origination (3:46) Going to UCF and claiming their recent National Championship (37:46) Playing for the Broncos, starting career off strong (45:48) Winning Pro Bowl MVP, Hawaii Pro Bowl vibes (1:07:20ish)  Why he loved playing with Ryan Ftizpatrick (1:21:04) Unwritten running back protocol in the Red Zone (1:28:00) Saints culture (1:38:50) About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JUIIICE is in the building! New Orleans Saints wideout and five-time Pro-Bowler Jarvis Landry sits down with his teammates on this week's ep of Truss Levelz. The guys dive into Jarvis's Louisiana roots, his time at LSU, and how he became best friends with Odell Beckham Jr. They also get into how he was able to take the league by storm and how he's so excited to be back home in NOLA.  Where the nickname “Juice” came from [2:50] How his relationship with Odell Beckham Jr. was started [15:36] The decision to go to LSU over other schools [20:00] A new start in New Orleans with the Saints [52:58] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric NATHAN Kendricks is in the building! The Minnesota Vikings' linebacker, and 2019 first-team All Pro, stops by to chop it up with Cam and Mark. The guys talk with Eric about his decision to give up skateboarding to have a future in football, having a brother play in college and the NFL, breaking records at UCLA, and what it was like to lead Minnesota in tackles as a rookie. Growing up playing different sports [12:38] Eric's relationship with his brother [23:06] Making a name for himself at UCLA [43:01] 2-Minute Drill [50:26] Welcome to the NFL Moment [1:17:19] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn't for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game…. Truss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're chopping it up with THE route runner extraordinaire, Bama wide receiver legend, 4x Pro Bowler, and Browns wide receiver 1: Amari Cooper. The guys talk with Amari about how he got to Bama via Florida, playing in Oakland, ballin' out in Dallas with Dak — and about what he expects from the Browns this year.  His decision to go to Bama [18:09] Being draft number 4 overall [41:21] Balling out in Dallas [58:55] Stay Scheming [1:01:55] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#LINEBACKER. Tampa Bay Bucs captain and legend Lavonte David joins Cam and Mark in an NFC South sitdown. Lavonte chops it up about growing up in Florida, pee-wee games getting bet on by the neighborhood and knowing he wanted to be a linebacker from the jump. They get into winning the Super Bowl, Tom Brady coming back from retirement, and the Saints-Bucs matchups they've been a part of. Biiiig linebacker talk this week. Tune in!    Tom Brady changing the mentality in Tampa Bay [3:15] Setting records at Nebraska [32:00] Early years on the Bucs, going through the losing [42:50] Winning the Super Bowl [1:01:54] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we back and we back and we back. Truss Levelz Season 3 is here, y'all! And this week we're chopping it up with the guy who was the No. 1 player in high school, No. 1 player in college, No. 1 pick in the draft, and of course Saints QB1, Jameis Winston. The guys talk with the former Heisman Trophy winner about what it was like winning the last BCS national championship, being drafted No. 1, and now being the guy for the Saints. Tune in!    Why Jameis didn't end up at Alabama [2:45] What it was like winning the last BCS National Championship [30:53] The confidence that comes with being “the best” on every level [40:15] The biggest/best moment of his career [52:41] Stay Schemin' [57:17]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truss Levelz is baaaaack! Cam and Mark are bringing it for Season 3 and we're in person for the first time ever. Tune to hear every Wednesday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Truss Levelz, we're all about the best. And this week, The BEST pound-for-pound fighter in the world … that man, Kamaru Usman, joins the fellas for a UFC special. Kamaru doesn't hold back … ever. And here he lays it all out — about his journey from growing up in Nigeria to playing football in Texas, to becoming one of the world's baddest fighter. It's a journey you won't want to miss in our Season 2 finale. Kamaru is THAT DUDE, tune in!    Growing up in Nigeria [7:10]  Wrestling in high school and reaching the national Level [22:07] Meeting Jon Jones and watching his first UFC fight with him [37:05] Having Rashad Evans as a mentor [39:45 ] Retaining his belt and knocking out Colby Covington [1:00:40]    About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got THE 2020 Mr. Heisman, coming from a little place we like to call TITLETOWN, USA, aka the University of Alabama. It's DEVONTA Smith, everybody. The Eagles rookie pulls up on this episode of Truss Levelz to take the guys through his legendary career at Bama and his experience in the league so far. Y'all, we can't wait to see this man make his mark on the game — nothing but love for this young fella. Devonta Smith, Chapter 1. Tune in!  Freshman year at the University of Alabama and his national championship touchdown [2:30]  Other college offers, meeting Coach Saban, and top highlights [10:45] Craziest Bama stories, winning the Heisman, and his Pro Day [22:45] Wide receiver talk, pregame playlist, and playing with Jalen Hurts [29:40] Signing with VRST and rookie year expectations [47:20] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steeler Nation, stand up! This week on Truss Levelz Steelers' captain and Pro Bowl defensive lineman Cam Heyward joins the guys. We got more legacy on the show than ever before, as the guys relate to having NFL fathers. Cam touches on being a beast in high school basketball in Georgia — covering Dwight Howard! — what it was like dominating high school football, and his decision to go to Ohio State. He also goes in on what it means to be a Steeler, especially as someone from Pittsburgh. He's one of the most consistent defensive players in the league and a true beast. Tune in!  2011 NFL Draft class being the greatest class ever [1:48] Cam's father, NFL great — Ironhead Heyward [7:07] Going to Ohio State and playing in the national championship game [18:10] Getting drafted by Pittsburgh, playing for the Black and Gold [30:10] Being a lifetime Steeler and the rivalry with the Ravens [36:48] The Heyward House foundation [46:00]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man, the myth, the Yahya! Our guy Yahya Abdul-Mateen II chops it up on this week's Truss Levelz. Cam and Yahya take it way back to their Cali college days, when $150 got them looking RIGHT in a suit! Yahya gets down to the details about his journey from track athlete and architect major to budding actor at Yale School of Drama. From there, the man's only been leveling up and stacking those blessings! We can't wait to see what the future holds for this young legend. Don't miss! College, Black Wednesday, running track at UC Berkeley [2:15] His acting origins and New Orleans talk [4:25] Going to Yale and first acting role [17:00] The Get Down, Watchmen, and his favorite role [18:58] Oakland, Kobe, and dealing with critics [23:35] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beasts only. This week on Truss Levelz we got the Colts' All-Pro defensive lineman, DeForest Buckner on the pod! The Hawaian-grown, Oregon-developed product has been a mess for O-lines to deal with since he got to the league, and he talks about his journey from the Islands to his position as one of the most dominant defensive linemen in all of football. Tune in for the truth from one of the league's most intimidating players.    Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year in high school [ ] Playing high school football in Hawaii [ ] Going to Oregon and losing in the national championship [ ] Playing for the 49ers and getting a sack in the Super Bowl [ ] Getting traded to the Indianapolis Colts and being All-Pro [ ]    About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore Ravens stud, All-Decade defensive end and Walter Payton Man of the Year, Calais Campbell, joins the guys on this week's episode of Truss Levelz. The future Hall of Famer and one of the true D-line beasts of the league talks it all, from his time at The U to wreaking havoc throughout the NFL. Hell, just tune in for his incredible voice. Calais is as real as it comes!   Career goals and going for 100 career sacks this season [5:00]  Growing up in Denver and dominating at basketball [6:25] Going to the University of Miami and playing tight end [11:20] Getting drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and playing in the Super Bowl [25:45] Going from Arizona to Jacksonville [37:40] Almost winning Defensive Player of the Year [43:35]  Winning the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year award [45:44]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEGENDARY ... is the only way to say it. This week we got a seven-time national championship winner, one of the greatest coaches in college football EVER, and a good friend of the show. The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide — Nick Saban, joins Truss Levelz this week. Coach Saban discusses everything from developing Bama to where it is today and shares a unique story about coaching Mark's dad back in the day! You can't miss greatness, tune in!  Being a three-sport athlete in West Virginia [12:45] Coaching Mark's dad and then recruiting Mark to Alabama [17:55 ] How he knew the Tide would win the national championship in 2009 [20:19] 2021 Alabama Football preview [26:32] The Tua Tagovailoa national title and the thought behind the substitution [30:25] Coach Saban's golf game [32:30] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Olympian, former world fencing champion, the man some even call the Dennis Rodman of the fencing world – we've got Miles Chamley-Watson on this episode of Truss Levelz! Miles gives the guys the rundown on his unique and thrilling sport — how the scoring works, where to watch — and even speaks on some of the weirdest fencing injuries you could imagine. The man has made a name for himself in the fashion world, is in the midst of creating a fencing video game and even has a fencing move named after him. HIT 'EM WITH THAT CHAMLEY-WATSON! Tune in for one of the realest conversations with a truly fascinating athlete.  Journey from the U.K. to the USA   The Miles Chamley-Watson fencing move Mental health awareness  Being a fashion model Creating his own video game and the future of fencing     About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stud wideout Marvin Jones Jr. reps Cal Berkley and the Jaguars on this episode of Truss Levelz. He wows Cam and Mark with his absurdly good singing voice and shares stories of college with Cam, his dominant basketball career and his thoughts on why he's underrated. Oh, and if you're interested in Trevor Lawrence, well, his future No. 1 wide receiver has some thoughts on that too! Tune in!  Being on one of the best high school basketball teams in the country [12:44] Choosing football over basketball [14:55] Going to the University of California and meeting Cam [19:16] His American Idol tryout [25:13] First impressions of Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville [40:18]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Title Town up in here! We're swapping the pigskin for the putter this week as Justin Thomas tees it up with Cam and Mark on this episode of Truss Levelz. The man has already claimed a World No. 1 ranking and a PGA Championship title and now we can also call him … an Olympian! The guys don't let JT leave without getting a few tips on their own golf games first. Tune in!   World Golf Ranking system and being a legacy  [2:37] Dropping 64 three times and winning the Haskins Award [14:00] Choosing Bama, Coach Saban stories and the Phoenix Waste Management Open [15:25] Being friends with Tiger Woods and winning his first major [30:17] Holes in one, longest drive ever and being on the cover of PGA Tour 2K21 [36:00] Olympics, Tuscaloosa's finest eateries and who would win in a matchup — Cam or Mark [40:10]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ravens' hard-hitting cornerback Marlon Humphrey, aka Fruit Punch, jumps on Truss Levelz this week! The former Crimson Tide national champion and All-Pro corner lays it out in a way only he can. Listen up!    Meeting Mark as a kid  [4:2 ] Being the top high school cornerback in the country  [11:30] Staying home and going to Alabama [17:20 ] Winning a national championship with the Tide [21:00 ] Breaking records for the Ravens [30:20] Goals for 2021 NFL season and Marcus Peters [53:06 ]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keenan Allen, route runner extraordinaire and one of the best wideouts in the league, stops by on this week's episode of Truss Levelz. The perennial Pro Bowler and Chargers No. 1 option on offense chops it up on his times at Cal with Cam and how he was almost college teammates with Mark instead. Tune in!  Scoring 50 touchdowns senior year of high school in North Carolina [5:59] Decommitting from Alabama and choosing Cal [9:33] Coming back from injury and going to four straight Pro Bowls [22:38] Going from Philip Rivers to Justin Herbert [25:15] Favorite touchdown celebration [44:17]   About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. Other places to find Truss Levelz:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. You may also leave us a review anywhere you listen and share your feedback!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who Dat? Drew Brees — aka Drew-isiana, aka Drew Orleans, aka Super Bowl champion — jumps on this week's episode of Truss Levelz. The Hall of Fame-bound quarterback talks about his rise through Texas football and how team culture — think rounds of Super Smash Bros. in the locker room — can change a squad into champions.    Saints' pregame chants [3:16] What makes Texas kids different [12:57] Texas high school football [19:00] Desire to play baseball at Purdue  [23:25] Going to the Saints [48:46 ] His love of Jimmy John's [54:54] About Our Hosts: NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X's and O's while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It's the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there's so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game… Truss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YO! Welcome to Extra points!! This is where we'll drop Bonus eps and specials for our fans. To kick it off, you know the Truss Levelz boys had to tap in just before the playoffs start! We recap Season 1 of Truss Levelz and dig into their upcoming playoff games. We also talk Heisman, from the first Bama Heisman winner. And, of course, we had to touch on Cam’s fur from last weekend. Tune in to get hyped for Wildcard Weekend! And be on the lookout for Season 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double D, Double D! The Mississippi MUD LEGEND and Saints All-Pro linebacker — Demario Davis — pops in for the Season 1 finale of Truss Levelz! Demario begins by explaining why becoming a man of faith completely changed his life, directing him away from his high school troubles. He chats about making the switch from wide receiver to defense in high school and how that led him to choosing Arkansas State, surprising even his mother when he said he was leaving his home state. There, the man performed, and also debuted his three-piece-suit-wearin’ self that we now see dazzling on pregame walks! Then talk turns to the league, as Demario explains what it was like to start in New York, gets into his year in Cleveland, and details what led him back to the Jets. DD’s second time in free agency was a little different from the first, and he explains what led him to the Saints and why he had no clue where he signed with until people started blowing up his phone. In New Orleans it’s been nothing but success for DD, as he led the Saints in tackles his first year, got his First All-Pro recognition, and is continuing to ball out in 2020. Demario ain’t here to play! Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first player to have over 1,000 receiving yards in four consecutive seasons, ladies and gentleman: Travis Kelce! So, fun fact … Travis was QB1 in high school. Low-key who gonna give him his shot in the league? Trav talks the guys through his younger football days and what did and did not motivate him to get better at his craft. Then he attempts to explain to Cam what a Bearcat is … even gives his best impression of what they sound like. Yeah, don’t miss that, y’all. Trav wants to know what it was like growing up with dads who were in the league, and then the guys ask Kelce what it’s like playing with his very own brother in the league at the same time. Travis admits his favorite play of his pro career was on his bro bro. We get into Travis’s first impression of Andy Reid, and how Reid kept Travis locked and focused from Day 1 – which Trav admits is exactly what he needed in a coach. Kelce also makes it clear he believes that Big Red is destined to be a Hall of Famer. We learn about Travis the entrepreneur, Travis the community leader and (how could we forget?) Travis the ultimate beer pong champion. We get all the deets on that night Kelce and Mahomes smoked Post Malone in some preconcert beer pong, which led to Post getting their names tatted on him. The ever-entertaining Travis Kelce joins the guys this week on Truss Levelz. Tune IN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The epitome of consistency, a College Station legend and Harry Potter’s biggest fan, Mike Evans drops by to chat with the fellas on Truss Levelz. We hear how Mike held up during the offseason. TLDR: Just fine. Then we go back to the beginning and hear about how he was supposed to be hooper until football interfered with that whole plan. You’ll hear who his best opponent in high was and how he chose Texas A&M. Life as an Aggie and the easy decision to go pro. He plays coy about catching passes this offseason with THE GOAT, TB12. But opens up about life and family, and yes, his unabiding love for Harry Potter. #wandlife. Mike reveals what house the Sorting Hat would place him in and how he would fare on the Quidditch pitch. He makes a strong case for why he would not just be a good Seeker, but a Viktor Krum-level Golden Snitch snatcher. (Editor’s note: that’s a stretch. But Mike Evans would definitely give Maximus Brankovitch III a run for his money.) We hear about his experience on a private jet, food picks in Paris and his pregame playlist. Mike is one of the best in the game right now and this episode is one you can’t miss. Listen up. Big Truss. BIG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina's finest, aka TG3, the Georgia Bulldog himself, Todd Gurley, stops in to chat with the guys on this episode of Truss Levelz. Did you know that TG3 started off as a track phenom? Well, he did. Our man has speed speed. You’ll hear about him traveling the world to race. Why he nearly went to Princeton instead of Georgia — a move that could’ve turned him into a podcaster instead of an NFL star. The crazy time at Georgia. His ACL tear and entry to the league. And when he realized he could play his game at the highest level. We should probably mention how he drops hints at what it’s like as a member of Roc Nation. Along with food and travel spots. I mean, what more do you need? TG3, now TG33 for the Atlanta Falcons, is the former Offensive Player of the Year, three-time Pro-Bowler, two-time All Pro First Team selection. Just call him Mr. Accolade. His dreads are pretty fire, too. Turn the volume up. You don’t want to miss out on this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MVP, aka L Freaky, aka Lamar Jackson joins the fellas for this week’s episode of Truss Levelz. The man who invented “Truss” gives us its origin story, how it became the Ravens’ mantra and also one of his favorite tattoos. LJ takes us back to his years dominating in Florida’s elite Pop Warner league and what he was like as a free safety. The guys get into his college decision and why Louisville won out over the Florida schools. From the start of college on … it’s been nothing but success for LJ. He put his name on the map freshman year, but sophomore year he rocketed to the moon, becoming the youngest Heisman winner ever, putting up a combined 4,298 yards rushing and passing, with 51 touchdowns. He finished off college with a killer junior year and then bounced for the 2018 NFL draft. He reveals to the guys how he felt on draft night as he dropped further and further – and why he low-key wished he hadn’t worn his Gucci suit that day. Then it’s all about the league. He talks about waiting to play his first year, putting everyone on skates during his MVP year, breaking records, and why he ain’t even close to where he wants to be. The best is yet to come when it comes to Lamar Jackson, ladies and gentleman. Enough said — tune in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KING HENRY is in the building. The 2019 Ground Player of the Year pops off on this week’s episode of Truss Levelz. First off, D Henry in high school, was absurd. I mean we’re talking domination. This man had over 12,000 rushing yards over four years…. Yeah, that's the national high school record. Then he gets into going to Bama, the crazy backfield they had while he was there, and his junior year — how it felt winning the Heisman, setting the SEC rushing record, and putting the Tide back on top. And speaking of that national championship game, Mark and Derrick set the record straight on the meme that sent the Internet on fire when Derrick made Mark look pretty short…. Then, it’s to the league, what he learned in his first few years and what changed in 2019 for him to become one of the best backs in the NFL. Later on, D Henry talks his favorite kicks, which Titans uniforms are the coldest, and why he and Mark should have statues at Alabama. Simply put, the man is a beast. Tune in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s ya boy, B-Wagz, THE Bobby Wagner, tackling Episode 4 of Truss Levelz. Pro Bowls upon Pro Bowls, All-Decade Team, five-time First Team All-Pro recipient — ya feel? Legend status. B-Wagz breaks it all down this week. Being a Jordan Brand athlete — elite! Remembering how the announcers on draft night gave his 2012 Seattle draft class a fat F — not a C or a D — an eff'in' F! But the young guns proved the haters wrong two years later with that Super Bowl win. Facts. Bobby takes it back to his first trip to Utah State and being up to his knees in snow (in sweatpants, no less). That time he accidentally took down Sherm in practice rookie year. And he drops a little bit of Wagner wisdom on the boys about being his own agent. Wags also says he will not retire until he gets to wear his dream uniform color combo. Food, travel, music and more. Bobby Wagner chops it up big time on this episode of Truss Levelz. Tune IN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeeeet! It’s the one and only, the money bag-holding, tight end-playing, beast — George Kittle! Buckle up for a lot of laughs as Cam and Mark get right into George’s boyhood in Iowa, how his family is basically an All-Star lineup of record-breaking athletes, and why he played at three different high schools. Then it's onto college at Iowa; including how good he was at drinking beer and what it was like playing tight end in the Big Ten while weighing a mere 220 pounds … hint, not easy. George gets into how he played well — quietly — his rookie year in the league and then what it was like transitioning to superstar status when he blew up his second season. He also shares his pregame tradition — reading a letter that is written by his father, something they’ve been doing since George’s first snaps at Iowa. Then… SPOILER ALERT! Game of Thrones talk gets … intense. George explains how he would’ve changed the ending and why he would’ve been a great extra to get killed in a battle scene. WWE, video games, and why George is absolutely terrified of horses, are more reasons why you’ll want to strap in for this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPEED. We’re talking about real speed. Florida speed … light-pole-to-light pole spee-EED! Of course, our guy, the young'un, HOLLYWOOD Brown, joins Truss Levelz. Say hello to Hollywood, as he gets into it all, including explaining how Florida Pop Warner is just different, with thousands in the stands and the whole hood coming out to rock with their guys. His rise is unique: With no D1 offers, he told his mom he’d go JUCO and wouldn’t come back without a D-I scholarship, and … He. Did. That. Then he talks going crazy at Oklahoma, including setting the school record for yards in a game and playing with two Heisman QB’s. From there it’s off to the league, to what it’s like being boys with the MVP, why he loves playing for the Ravens and him popping off his rookie year. Oh, and one more thing —  you do not want to play Hollywood in any video g See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re going big out of the gates. Rookie-of-the-Year big. Two-thousand-yards-rushing-AND-receiving big. Of course, we’re talking about our friend and colleague, Alvin Kamara, aka AK. He joins Truss Levelz to talk facts. The Norcross, Georgia, high school star tells how his upbringing shaped his views on life. Why that shape didn’t fit all that well at Alabama. How it caused him to spend a year in the JUCO wilderness only to return to Division I FBS and, ultimately, to be drafted into the NFL. Alvin talks about his rookie year in New Orleans. His big breakout season in 2018. And that sacrifice of playing on one leg for an entire season. AK doesn’t hold back on anything. The running back is on a Hall of Fame trajectory. You’ll want to hear how he got where he is and where he plans to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X’s and O’s while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It’s the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there’s so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football. There's levels to this game... Truss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.