In this incredible episode of the Lyons Share Podcast, former Atlanta Falcons teammate JJ Birden shares his remarkable journey from a 5’9″, 133-pound high school player who received ZERO D1 football offers to playing 9 seasons in the NFL. JJ’s story is the ultimate underdog tale—doubted by coaches, cut multiple times, failed NFL physicals, and told he was too small to play professional football. Yet he persevered to become the longest-tenured NFL player under 160 pounds in the last 35+ years. Hear about his time playing with legends like Joe Montana and Marcus Allen, his devastating ACL injury as a rookie, and the mental toughness required to compete at the highest level against players who outweighed him by 100+ pounds. Now a professional speaker and founder of “Beat the Coverage,” JJ teaches business professionals and teams how to overcome doubt, adversity, and negative thinking using principles learned at the NFL’s highest level.
The Smallest Player in the NFL: How JJ Birden Defied the Odds for 9 Years
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Mitch Lyons
Welcome to "The Lyons Share," a podcast where family, faith, football, finance, and fun come together. Hosted by Mitch Lyons, a former NFL player and founder of Mitch Lyons Wealth, this podcast offers a unique blend of insightful discussions and lighthearted conversations. Join Mitch as he shares his experiences, wisdom, and stories. Whether you're a football fan, finance enthusiast, or simply looking for inspiring content, "The Lyons' Share" has something for everyone.