Beyond The Helmet

Beyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media.

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by current NFL player Josh Martin. Josh speaks on his 7 year NFL career and using his platform, joshmartin95.com, to share more himself with the public.

Josh finished his 7th season in the NFL. Within the last calendar year he also began his podcast, Journey for More, his Vlogs, First Down and Life, writing his blogs on his site  AND filming Making America which he is in the process of editing. Of course, we had to dive into how anyone could juggle all of it.

While Martin is much more than just an athlete, we did also break down his journey through the NFL. Going from virtually invisible to schools as high school senior, he spoke about getting on to the Columbia football team and working himself into a NFL player. This includes him going undrafted and playing for a number of teams before he broke through as a starter with the Jets.

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review and give us a follow on social media. Follow Josh by checking out his website joshmartin95.com and following him on social @joshmartin95

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Beyond the Helmet is a podcast series from vIQtory Sports, a football education platform. We feature football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. See what we are all about at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media.

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former Louisiana-Lafayette stand out offensive lineman, Robert Hunt.

Robert just wrapped up his college career as one of the best offensive line prospects in the country. As a 4 year starter and 2 time all conference athlete, Robert has come a long way since red shirting as a freshman coming out Jasper (Texas) high school. He most recently earned invites to the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine.

In our conversation he talks about what this meteoric rise has been like. He has changed positions and continued to improve his game on a yearly basis. He is currently staying in shape and waiting for the NFL Draft where is name is surely going to be called. Learn who Robert is before he starts playing on Sundays in just a few months

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review and give us a follow on social media and keep up with Robert on social media: Twitter - @RobertHandyHunt and Instagram: @robert_hunt1

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vIQtory Sports is a football education platform. We have football athletes and closely related personalities on as guests on our podcast. Check us out at www.viqtorysports.com and @vIQtorySports on social media

On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast we are joined by former Vanderbilt Wide Receiver and NFL draft prospect, Kalija Lipscomb

Kalija just finished his college career as one of the best receivers in school history and a highly touted prospect in the NFL Draft. In the past few months he went to the Senior Bowl as a top senior and had a strong showing at the NFL Combine. He is focusing on staying in shape while also preparing for the draft.

Lipscomb details his story of going from high school to and through his Vanderbilt career. Notably, his junior year he exploded onto the SEC scene and emerged as a top receiver in the nation. He will be tearing it up on Sundays in the fall.

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by 15 year NFL athlete and Super Bowl Champion, Andy McCollum.

Andy finished his college career going undrafted. He returned to Toledo to be a grad assistant then played in the Arena Football League until he caught a break. He earned a tryout with the Cleveland Browns which sparked his journey in the NFL. 

McCollum started his rookie season after signing with the Saints. His versatility and perseverance gave way to a career that would peak in St. Louis during the “Greatest Show on Turf” era with Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and the like. After retiring from the game he became a financial advisor in the Missouri area.

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former DII standout defensive tackle, Domenique Davis, as he makes the jump from UNC Pembroke to the NFL.

Domenique battled through an injury plagued senior year even though surgery to end his 2020 campaign before it even began was on the table. As one of the best DII prospects in the country, he pushed himself to compete and he has done everything in his power to rehab from his injuries.

Davis now looks to ready himself for the NFL next season. With his rehab ahead of schedule he is working to get back to 100% in the hopes of being drafted in April. Since all signs indicate he will be healthy, he will be able to earn a roster spot in camp over the summer. Regardless of how his football career shakes out, he earned his degree and is on a path to make a difference.

Make sure to follow Domenique on social media @niquesavo to watch his story continue.

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Mississippi State Left Tackle and Senior Bowl standout, Tyre Phillips.

Tyre only played one year of high school football before playing at JUCO for 2 years. He was able to develop himself into the top Guard prospect at the JUCO level and earned a chance to play for Hail State. At Mississippi State he became a starter and earned his way to the Senior Bowl where he stood out.

Phillips is riding his meteoric rise to the NFL Combine where he will have another chance to showcase his abilities to every NFL team. He took the time to talk about his path to the Combine and what he is looking forward to next. 

Make sure to follow Tyre on social media @iamtyrephillips and @tyrethefuture

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former N.C. State Captain, James Smith-Williams.

James finished his collegiate career with a great showing at the Shriner’s game. This came off the heels of a season where James battled through injuries and never really had a chance to build on the momentum from last season. Thankfully, he is healthy now and about to participate in the NFL Combine.

Smith-Williams is far more than just an athlete. He has been involved with #SetTheExpectation movement to bring awareness to violence against women and he has interned twice with IBM where he has a standing offer to join the company once his football career ends. 

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by Amazon #1 Best Selling author and NFL Wide Receiver, Bennie Fowler.

Bennie just released his first book ‘Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success’ and it comes just as he has wrapped up his 6th NFL Season. Silver Spoon is a “self actualization” book and it has quickly hit #1 on multiple lists on Amazon. Bennie speaks on what it was like being a professional athlete while writing a book. 

Fowler spent 5 years at Michigan State before making the Broncos roster in 2014 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He earned his spot on the team and ultimately caught Peyton Manning’s last pass in the NFL as he won the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos. His career has taken off since then with this 2019 season ending as a member of the New York Giants.

Make sure to follow Bennie on social media as he continues to make an impact on and off the field.

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Mississippi State Bulldog Captain, Darryl Williams.

“The Big General” just wrapped up his collegiate career and capped it off with a strong showing at the Shriner’s game. He worked his way into being one of the best guards in college football and then switched to center for his senior year because his team needed it.

Darryl embraced this challenge and took the responsibility of being a leader on the O-Line and team. If his college trajectory is any indication, he will surely be a leader on a NFL team in short order. Right now he is preparing for the NFL Combine and his pro day before the NFL Draft.

Make sure to follow Darryl on social media (particularly Twitter and Instagram) and watch his story unfold.

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On this episode of the vIQtory Podcast, we are joined by former Miami Hurricane and 8 year NFL Offensive Tackle, Rashad Butler.

Rashad was a member of the 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team which was one of the greatest of all time. He was a redshirt freshman and by the time 2005 ended he had worked his way into being a starter and 3rd pick in the 2006 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers.

Butler had to gain weight in the NFL and found it very difficult to do so. After his rookie season he was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which he only learned after the Panthers released him and he signed with the Texans. From 2007-2012 he played in Houston which was the bulk of his career. 

Rashad went on to become a radio personality in the Miami area on 790 the ticket and doing pre and post game for the Dolphins.

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