Walking Away From the NFL at 25

Career Transition - The individual transitioned from a 4-year NFL career after multiple cuts by age 25 [2][4] - The individual proactively sought opportunities in sports media after realizing limitations in professional football [2] Media Career Development - The individual started with local stations in Austin, Texas, covering Texas football games [4][5] - The individual expanded reach by working for the Dallas Cowboys on Twitter and Longhorn Network [6][7] - The individual's career progressed to national exposure on ESPN [7] - Recognition on ESPN led to attention from Disney's CEO, Bob Iger [7][8] Key Strategies - The individual used a Buffalo Bills' workout invitation as a psychological tool to move on from the NFL [2][3] - The individual directly contacted news directors to create media opportunities [4][5] - The individual leveraged multiple platforms (local TV, Twitter, Longhorn Network, ESPN) to build a media career [5][6][7]