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In this episode, co-hosts Billy Lankford and Austyn Ellison sit down with Loren Strickland, a safety for the Detroit Lions who forged an unconventional path to the NFL. Starting his college career at the University of Indianapolis before transferring to Ball State, Loren talks about his journey through Division II and Division I football, and what it took to earn a coveted spot on the Lions’ 53-man roster. He shares the challenges of transitioning between programs, the mental and physical grind of chasing the league, and the moments that fueled his belief along the way. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, discipline, and the drive to make your mark at the highest level of the game.
By Billy Lankford, CSCS and Austyn Ellison, CSCSIn this episode, co-hosts Billy Lankford and Austyn Ellison sit down with Loren Strickland, a safety for the Detroit Lions who forged an unconventional path to the NFL. Starting his college career at the University of Indianapolis before transferring to Ball State, Loren talks about his journey through Division II and Division I football, and what it took to earn a coveted spot on the Lions’ 53-man roster. He shares the challenges of transitioning between programs, the mental and physical grind of chasing the league, and the moments that fueled his belief along the way. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, discipline, and the drive to make your mark at the highest level of the game.