Matt Lehman played tigh-end for the Penn State Nittany Lions.   He became a starter by his senior year, but what transpired before and during that year is what keeps him working towards reaching his goal of playing in the NFL.  

You need to listen to this powerful podcast of an athlete who almost took up soccer in 10th grade because 1 year before he was playing junior high football.  Great story on overcoming the odds and believing him oneself to make great things happen.