Lorenzo Alexander: The One-Man Gang, Sean Taylor’s influence, Being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by 15-year NFL veteran, and one of the most respected players during his career, Lorenzo Alexander. During a candid conversation, Lorenzo shares his journey as an undrafted rookie who flew across the country with cleats in a carry-on for a chance to play in the league, and how that tenacity helped him stick for 15 years. Lorenzo is known as a man of faith, and he shares how the death of Sean Taylor sparked his spiritual journey. Lorenzo and Peanut talk about the experience of being Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees, and Lorenzo talks about his passion for flag football.

0:00 – start of the show

1:05 – start of Lorenzo Alexander interview

2:17 – Lorenzo on turning 40

3:08 – Lorenzo on the struggles of trying to make it in the NFL as an undrafted free agent

8:07 – Lorenzo on being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

12:17 – Lorenzo on Joe Gibbs’ influence on his fitness journey during his career

16:45 – Lorenzo on the impact of Sean Taylor’s death on his life

19:38 – Lorenzo on being a mentor to current players

24:00 – Lorenzo on the growth of flag football

30:47 – Lorenzo on his first NFL sack

 32:23 – Lorenzo on his welcome to the NFL moment

34:35 – Lorenzo on his personal Mount Rushmore

 **NOTE: Time codes are approximate

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