24 min
009 - Ryan Leaf: Former NFL Quarterback and College Football All-American The Roman Gabriel Show
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Ryan Leaf was the # 2 overall pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1988, behind # 1 pick Peyton Manning. An All American Quarterback at Washington State University. Ryan is currently working as a color analyst with ESPN’s College Football.
He travels the country speaking to college athletic programs and others, telling his story of a successful ongoing recovery from prescription drug addiction. And spreading needed hope and encouragement to those fighting this very serious problem in America. Ryan and I have gotten to know each other over the last few years. In this sit-down interview we discussed his ongoing recovery, some of the opportunities that have come his way through his new position with ESPN. Ryan's assessment of the landscape of college football, and NFL and college quarterbacks. His opportunity to spread hope wherever he travels, and appreciation for those who have helped him along his life journey.
Ryan Leaf was the # 2 overall pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1988, behind # 1 pick Peyton Manning. An All American Quarterback at Washington State University. Ryan is currently working as a color analyst with ESPN’s College Football.
He travels the country speaking to college athletic programs and others, telling his story of a successful ongoing recovery from prescription drug addiction. And spreading needed hope and encouragement to those fighting this very serious problem in America. Ryan and I have gotten to know each other over the last few years. In this sit-down interview we discussed his ongoing recovery, some of the opportunities that have come his way through his new position with ESPN. Ryan's assessment of the landscape of college football, and NFL and college quarterbacks. His opportunity to spread hope wherever he travels, and appreciation for those who have helped him along his life journey.
24 min