Truss Levelz w/ Cam Jordan & Mark Ingram

One of the most electrifying players ever to play the game — and Mark’s OG — Darren Sproles stops by to talk with his former teammates on the latest episode of Truss Levelz. The guys discuss what it was like for Darren to be told he couldn’t make it because of his height, the similarities of playing with Philip Rivers and Drew Brees, how he was able to make a huge impact with the Chargers, Saints and Eagles, and win over a crazy fanbase in Philadelphia. Don’t forget "He look light, but he heavy though!!" Tune in!

1. Growing up playing soccer and making the decision to switch to football [10:33]
2. Learning to become such a shifty RB [28:50]
3. The choice to go to K-State [32:20]
4. Making it to the NFL and becoming an impact player [56:10]
5. Playing with both Drew Brees and Philip Rivers [1:02:30]
6. Getting traded to the Eagles [1:18:28]

About Our Hosts:

NFL superstars Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds and hearts are as big as their on-field talents. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two powerhouses have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz, a podcast on which the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X’s and O’s, while also spreading good vibes far and wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat played by athletes at their peak. The game is the definition of “rough and tumble” and it isn’t for the faint of heart. But there’s so much more to the gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football.

There’s levels to this game.... Truss.

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The first player to have over 1,000 receiving yards in four consecutive seasons, ladies and gentleman: Travis Kelce! So, fun fact ... Travis was QB1 in high school. Low-key who gonna give him his shot in the league? Trav talks the guys through his younger football days and what did and did not motivate him to get better at his craft. Then he attempts to explain to Cam what a Bearcat is ... even gives his best impression of what they sound like. Yeah, don’t miss that, y’all. Trav wants to know what it was like growing up with dads who were in the league, and then the guys ask Kelce what it’s like playing with his very own brother in the league at the same time. Travis admits his favorite play of his pro career was on his bro bro. We get into Travis’s first impression of Andy Reid, and how Reid kept Travis locked and focused from Day 1 – which Trav admits is exactly what he needed in a coach. Kelce also makes it clear he believes that Big Red is destined to be a Hall of Famer. We learn about Travis the entrepreneur, Travis the community leader and (how could we forget?) Travis the ultimate beer pong champion. We get all the deets on that night Kelce and Mahomes smoked Post Malone in some preconcert beer pong, which led to Post getting their names tatted on him. The ever-entertaining Travis Kelce joins the guys this week on Truss Levelz. Tune IN.

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The epitome of consistency, a College Station legend and Harry Potter’s biggest fan, Mike Evans drops by to chat with the fellas on Truss Levelz. We hear how Mike held up during the offseason. TLDR: Just fine. Then we go back to the beginning and hear about how he was supposed to be hooper until football interfered with that whole plan. You’ll hear who his best opponent in high was and how he chose Texas A&M. Life as an Aggie and the easy decision to go pro. He plays coy about catching passes this offseason with THE GOAT, TB12. But opens up about life and family, and yes, his unabiding love for Harry Potter. #wandlife. Mike reveals what house the Sorting Hat would place him in and how he would fare on the Quidditch pitch. He makes a strong case for why he would not just be a good Seeker, but a Viktor Krum-level Golden Snitch snatcher. (Editor’s note: that’s a stretch. But Mike Evans would definitely give Maximus Brankovitch III a run for his money.) We hear about his experience on a private jet, food picks in Paris and his pregame playlist. Mike is one of the best in the game right now and this episode is one you can’t miss. Listen up. Big Truss. BIG.

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On Truss Levelz, we’re all about the best. And this week, The BEST pound-for-pound fighter in the world ... that man, Kamaru Usman, joins the fellas for a UFC special. Kamaru doesn’t hold back ... ever. And here he lays it all out — about his journey from growing up in Nigeria to playing football in Texas, to becoming one of the world’s baddest fighter. It’s a journey you won’t want to miss in our Season 2 finale. Kamaru is THAT DUDE, tune in!

1. Growing up in Nigeria [7:10]
2. Wrestling in high school and reaching the national Level [22:07]
3. Meeting Jon Jones and watching his first UFC fight with him [37:05]
4. Having Rashad Evans as a mentor [39:45 ]
5. Retaining his belt and knocking out Colby Covington [1:00:40]

About Our Hosts:

NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X’s and O’s while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It’s the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there’s so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football.

There’s levels to this game... Truss.

Other places to find Truss Levelz:

• Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxForFmBnEvxKtoU3tyndZZZtaa4pth9
• Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusslevelz

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SPEED. We’re talking about real speed. Florida speed ... light-pole-to-light pole spee-EED! Of course, our guy, the young'un, HOLLYWOOD Brown, joins Truss Levelz. Say hello to Hollywood, as he gets into it all, including explaining how Florida Pop Warner is just different, with thousands in the stands and the whole hood coming out to rock with their guys. His rise is unique: With no D1 offers, he told his mom he’d go JUCO and wouldn’t come back without a D-I scholarship, and ... He. Did. That. Then he talks going crazy at Oklahoma, including setting the school record for yards in a game and playing with two Heisman QB’s. From there it’s off to the league, to what it’s like being boys with the MVP, why he loves playing for the Ravens and him popping off his rookie year. Oh, and one more thing — you do not want to play Hollywood in any video g

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