On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by 15-year NFL veteran, and one of the most respected players during his career, Lorenzo Alexander. During a candid conversation, Lorenzo shares his journey as an undrafted rookie who flew across the country with cleats in a carry-on for a chance to play in the league, and how that tenacity helped him stick for 15 years. Lorenzo is known as a man of faith, and he shares how the death of Sean Taylor sparked his spiritual journey. Lorenzo and Peanut talk about the experience of being Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees, and Lorenzo talks about his passion for flag football.

0:00 – start of the show

1:05 – start of Lorenzo Alexander interview

2:17 – Lorenzo on turning 40

3:08 – Lorenzo on the struggles of trying to make it in the NFL as an undrafted free agent

8:07 – Lorenzo on being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

12:17 – Lorenzo on Joe Gibbs’ influence on his fitness journey during his career

16:45 – Lorenzo on the impact of Sean Taylor’s death on his life

19:38 – Lorenzo on being a mentor to current players

24:00 – Lorenzo on the growth of flag football

30:47 – Lorenzo on his first NFL sack

 32:23 – Lorenzo on his welcome to the NFL moment

34:35 – Lorenzo on his personal Mount Rushmore

 **NOTE: Time codes are approximate

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by 15-year NFL veteran, and one of the most respected players during his career, Lorenzo Alexander. During a candid conversation, Lorenzo shares his journey as an undrafted rookie who flew across the country with cleats in a carry-on for a chance to play in the league, and how that tenacity helped him stick for 15 years. Lorenzo is known as a man of faith, and he shares how the death of Sean Taylor sparked his spiritual journey. Lorenzo and Peanut talk about the experience of being Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees, and Lorenzo talks about his passion for flag football.
0:00 – start of the show
1:05 – start of Lorenzo Alexander interview
2:17 – Lorenzo on turning 40
3:08 – Lorenzo on the struggles of trying to make it in the NFL as an undrafted free agent
8:07 – Lorenzo on being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
12:17 – Lorenzo on Joe Gibbs’ influence on his fitness journey during his career
16:45 – Lorenzo on the impact of Sean Taylor’s death on his life
19:38 – Lorenzo on being a mentor to current players
24:00 – Lorenzo on the growth of flag football
30:47 – Lorenzo on his first NFL sack
 32:23 – Lorenzo on his welcome to the NFL moment
34:35 – Lorenzo on his personal Mount Rushmore
 **NOTE: Time codes are approximate
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

NFL Players: Second Acts

Lorenzo Alexander: The One-Man Gang, Sean Taylor’s influence, Being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

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