24 min
From SEC Walk-On to the NFL: Cullen Gillaspia Going Pro Podcast
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The Aggies had never seen a 12th man score a touchdown, let alone get drafted. Cullen Gillaspia didn’t fit the bill of the typical 12th man, but Gillaspia has set a new standard. From walking on to the Texas A&M football team, to wearing the honorable #12 and earning a football scholarship, to being drafted by his hometown team, Gillaspia is no stranger to hard work. The Houston Texans' fullback opens up about his football journey, including how he resisted quitting and stayed true to himself, and shares advice for young players with NFL dreams.
The Aggies had never seen a 12th man score a touchdown, let alone get drafted. Cullen Gillaspia didn’t fit the bill of the typical 12th man, but Gillaspia has set a new standard. From walking on to the Texas A&M football team, to wearing the honorable #12 and earning a football scholarship, to being drafted by his hometown team, Gillaspia is no stranger to hard work. The Houston Texans' fullback opens up about his football journey, including how he resisted quitting and stayed true to himself, and shares advice for young players with NFL dreams.
24 min