Life After College Athletics Podcast

From 8-Man Football to Super Bowl Champion - Distinguishing The 3 Pillars of Priority in Your Life

Rylan Lemons & Jake Hardy Season 1 Episode 3

Family, Faith, and Business: John Howell’s pillars for success in life. When you combine these three with a walk-on, underdog mentality you are sure to find success and John is living example of that.

In today’s episode, Rylan and Jake talk with Super Bowl champion John Howell. While being an esteemed NFL safety and an athlete with many distinguished accomplishments, you wouldn’t notice it right away. John shares his story from humble beginnings in 8-man high school football to walk-on at Colorado State University to playing at the highest level. And beyond that, he shares great insight on how to navigate a career after athletics. All based on a foundation of hard work, John reflects on some of his past experiences in business and in the league. He discusses how important it is that you focus on your current position and not get caught up about the future position you want to be in. Listen in today to hear John’s story and his advice on transitioning to the professional, working world.