Call The Huddle

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Rutgers offensive lineman Bryan Felter joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far as he gets ready for the next level. Following an ACL injury that shut down his 2024 campaign, Felter started all 12 games in 2025 while at guard for the Scarlet Knights and continues to prove his impact on the O-line.Through six seasons with Rutgers, Felter played in 56 career games while also starting in six during his freshman season in 2020 (Most single-season starts for a true freshman since 2011). The 6-foot-1, 303 pound native of New Jersey showed he can play multiple positions during his time with Rutgers, and his intensity will add to whichever NFL team gives him an opportunity.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS:0:00 Preview0:18 Intro0:42 Icebreakers5:47 Experience with Rutgers7:25 Freshman transition11:58 Leadership lessons13:02 2025 Growth14:51 Rutgers' players to watch17:04 Overcoming 2024 injury20:38 Coach Greg Schiano25:18 Strengths & Weaknesses before NFL28:35 Offseason process29:42 Turning adversity into adviceBRYAN FELTER'S PROFILEhttps://scarletknights.com/sports/football/roster/bryan-felter/15397

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Alabama linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far as he gets ready for the next level. Following four consecutive seasons between four different programs, Hill-Green has proven himself as a competitor with an all around linebacker skillset.Through his lone year with the Crimson Tide, Hill-Green contributed to Alabama's defense allowing less than 20 points per game in 2025. The 6-foot-2, 235 pound talent from Pittsburgh, PA put up 60 total tackles along with five tackles for loss in 2025, and forced constant havoc at every level.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS:0:00 Preview0:10 Intro0:36 Picking between GOATs7:50 Five best athletes Nikhai's seen12:02 Icebreakers cont.19:05 2025 Alabama experience21:47 Passion for football24:24 Transfer lessons32:03 Ty Simpson impressions33:24 Strengths & Weaknesses35:02 Turning adversity into adviceNIKHAI HILL-GREEN'S PROFILEhttps://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/nikhai-hill-green/13867

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Grand Valley State and UCONN defensive back Devin Pringle joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far while he gets ready for the next level of football. Following four seasons playing with the Lakers, Pringle was named first-team all conference in 2024 after a campaign with 44 tackles, six pass breakups and 1.5 tackles for loss.Through 2025 with UCONN, Pringle continued to show his strengths as a tackler while adding to his versatility. The 5-foot-10 182 pound talent put together four pass breakups and an interception along with 45 tackles, four TFL and a sack in 2025 to cap off his career with a bang.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS:0:00 Preview0:12 Intro0:37 Ice breakers12:05 GVSU experience18:20 Playing DB21:35 UCONN lessons28:03 Advice for young DBs29:50 Coach Jim Mora impressions34:34 Transfer portal benefits36:30 Strengths in Devin's game41:07 Turning adversity into adviceDEVIN PRINGLE'S PROFILEhttps://uconnhuskies.com/sports/football/roster/devin-pringle/14850

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Northwestern running back Cam Porter joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far while he gets ready for the next level of football. Following five full seasons with the Wildcats, Porter entered 2025 as a team captain before losing his season to an ACL tear. The 5-foot-11, 215 pound runner said he's learned he can overcome anything with work, and that he'll carry those lessons into the NFL.Through six seasons with Northwestern, Porter put together 1,908 rushing yards and 425 through the air along with 19 touchdowns during his time. Porter has proven that he's both talented and difficult to tackle, and has plenty to offer heading into the NFL.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS:0:00 Preview0:11 Intro0:38 Ice breakers15:27 ACL Recovery since Sept.21:23 Rushing talent background24:44 Northwestern backfield25:40 2025 season after injury26:52 Growths from Year 1 to 629:40 Transfer portal/Leadership33:38 Coach David Braun impressions35:25 Reflecting on experiences38:06 Turning adversity into adviceCAM PORTER'S PROFILEhttps://nusports.com/sports/football/roster/cam-porter/12494

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Ole Miss safety Wydett Williams Jr. joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far along with his offseason process. Following two years playing Division 2 football as a first-time safety, Williams made the leap to Louisiana-Monroe in 2024 before joining the Ole Miss Rebels during Summer of 2025.Through one campaign with the Rebels (2025) Williams put up the third most total tackles on his team (73) while adding a team-high three interceptions, and proved himself at the highest levels. The 6-foot-2, 205 pound defender said he's taken lessons from every step along his journey, and it's brought him closer to his faith as well.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:35 Ice breakers11:02 Relationship w/ Faith15:34 Switch from QB to Safety20:07 Experience at Delta State22:10 Transition to D1 football at ULM28:16 2025 w/ Ole Miss34:57 Trinidad Chambliss37:03 Biggest growth in 202539:11 Strengths in action42:02 Coach Pete Golding & staff45:07 Pro Day workout45:53 Favorite part of the offseason46:58 Reflecting on the journey50:30 Turning adversity into adviceWYDETT WILLIAMS JR'S PROFILEhttps://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/wydett-williams-jr-/6068

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Tiffin University Quarterback Alex Johnson joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far. Following a recent ruling against junior college eligibility years, Johnson's off-season focus turned to preparing for the next level of football — the NFL.Through two years with the Dragons (2024-25) Johnson put up career-high stats in each year before combining for 58 passing touchdowns, and showed his ability to dominate from the pocket. The 6-foot-5, 230 pound passer said he learned lots from every stop in his career, starting with two years at Santa Barbara City College (JUCO) in California in 2021-22 under head coach Craig Moropoulos.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS0:00 Preview0:21 Intro0:55 Ice breakers8:45 Best teammates & opponents12:40 Playing w/ Michael Penix14:24 Best stadium experiences16:09 Progress at Quarterback18:35 Junior College experience24:40 Transition to Washington28:20 Coach Kalen DeBoer & Ryan Grubb31:35 Impressions from Tiffin36:18 Diet, preparation lessons41:40 Taking hits from the pocket43:40 Passing mechanics47:58 Leadership style51:02 JUCO ruling55:04 Coach Brett Ekkens58:32 Turning adversity into adviceALEX JOHNSON'S PROFILEhttps://gotiffindragons.com/sports/football/roster/alex-johnson/11780

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Northwestern tight end Lawson Albright joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far following five years with the Wildcats.Albright put up career-high stats in 2025 during his first year as a starter, and showed how he can impact the game at every level.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS0:00 Preview0:18 Intro0:44 Ice breakers9:30 Getting to Northwestern13:40 Three sports in HS14:50 Memories from 202518:10 Growth during 2025 season19:53 Blocking at tight end23:20 What football means to Lawson25:18 NFL Prep28:10 Turning adversity into adviceLAWSON ALBRIGHT'S PROFILEhttps://nusports.com/sports/football/roster/lawson-albright/12440

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far following five years with the Bulldogs.Crittendon finished his career with Samford with 4,830 passing yards and 612 total rushing yards for 37 combined touchdowns after starting both 2024 and 2025 at quarterback. The Bulldogs 5-foot-11 passer put up several career-best numbers in 2024 during his first year as Samford's starting quarterback, and showed a flash of his ability as a dual threat player.VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: YouTube.com/@QCritt2SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS0:00 Preview0:00 Intro0:25 Ice breakers10:55 Career recap at Samford13:48 Starting at QB in 202417:45 Memories from 202519:22 Impressions from coach Chris Hatcher22:05 coach Scot Sloan23:20 Dual threat ability28:55 Areas for growth in 202629:57 Leadership lessons31:20 Turning adversity into adviceQUINCY CRITTENDON'S PROFILEhttps://samfordsports.com/sports/football/roster/quincy-crittendon/9938

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former North Carolina Central (HBCU) defensive back Jelani Vassell joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career and time in football so far. Vassell went to Jireh Prep school in North Carolina during 2020, before earning a walk-on spot with the Eagles' squad in 2021. He finished his 2025 season with North Carolina Central with a conference-high 5 interceptions, 57 total tackles, 4 passes deflected and 2.5 tackles for loss in 12 games over his RS-senior year.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:30 Ice breakers11:57 Growing up in football/sports17:52 Prep football through COVID18:41 Jireh Prep experience25:50 Walking on at NCC in 202131:00 Playing Safety/Nickel37:45 Impressions from Coach Trei Oliver42:02 Jelani's leadership skills44:02 HBCU Legacy Bowl week47:11 Strengths & Areas for growth in 202651:28 Turning adversity into adviceJELANI VASSELL'S PROFILEhttps://nccueaglepride.com/sports/football/roster/jelani-vassell/9572

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, former Holy Cross and FIU quarterback Joe Pesansky joins the Call The Huddle podcast for an interview to discuss his career so far and NFL Draft prep. Follow the Call The Huddle podcast for more 2026 NFL Draft content!SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleJOE PESANSKY'S PROFILEhttps://fiusports.com/sports/football/roster/joe-pesansky/13258

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, former Clemson receiver and running back Adam Randall joins the Call The Huddle podcast for a quick talk during Senior Bowl week.Randall spent all four seasons of his career at Clemson, and made the full time switch from wide receiver following 2024's regular season with the Tigers. The 6-foot-2, 233 pound rusher combined for 1645 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns over his career, while averaging 5.0 yards per carry in 2025 during his first full season at the position.Follow the Call The Huddle podcast for more 2026 NFL Draft interviews!SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleADAM RANDALL'S PROFILEhttps://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/adam-randall/

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, former Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. joins the Call The Huddle podcast for a quick talk during Senior Bowl week. Washington spent three seasons at Buffalo, before transferring to New Mexico State and Arkansas each for one year. The 6-foot tall 228 pound rusher combined for 1,296 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns on 6.4 yards per carry over 2025 with the Razorbacks.Follow the Call The Huddle podcast for more 2026 NFL Draft interviews!SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleMIKE WASHINGTON'S PROFILEhttps://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/mike-washington-jr/

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career and time in football. Robertson finished his 5-year career with the Cowboys with 147 total tackles, six passes deflected, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in four consecutive seasons with 12 games played.SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:30 Ice breakers10:17 Best matchups, Shedeur Sanders talk15:52 Early days in football18:02 Strengths/Challenges in college20:02 Impact from Coach Mike Gundy27:32 Improvements at OKST32:27 Important traits at Safety33:42 NFL Draft prep & talkPARKER ROBERTSON'S PROFILEhttps://okstate.com/sports/football/roster/parker-robertson/13679

After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Western Michigan tight end and school record holder Blake Bosma joins the Call The Huddle podcast. Bosma finished his 5-year career with the Broncos with 102 receptions, 1,110 yards and 10 touchdowns while capping 2025 off as MAC conference champions under head coach Lance Taylor.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=enApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqRX: https://x.com/CallTheHuddleCHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:38 Ice breakers w/ Blake17:05 5 years w/ Western Michigan21:01 Walk-on experience in 202126:20 Impressions from coach Lance Taylor29:15 Dealing with change at WMU32:48 Football, Tight end growth37:17 Impactful coaches40:56 NFL Draft prep & talkBLAKE BOSMA'S PROFILE: https://wmubroncos.com/sports/football/roster/blake-bosma/15488

Former Ball State Quarterback Layne Hatcher joined the Call The Huddle Podcast to talk about his draft decision along with his career.After winning four state football titles and four state wrestling titles in high school, Hatcher took a year to blue shirt for scholarship at Alabama. Following the 2018 season that the Crimson Time lost to Clemson in the National Championship game, he transferred to Arkansas State to play near home for three seasons, before moving to start for Texas State and Ball State consecutively.You can also listen to the interview on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and follow on Instagram for separate football content!Chapters:Wrestling (1:10)Intro Questions: (2:18)Balancing multiple sports (4:58)Draft expectations (10:18)Career at each school (12:10)Transferring lessons (14:50)Football talk (18:30)Communications & Sports Mgmt. degrees (23:45)Lessons after injury time (25:50)Passions in football/life (26:55)

Welcome to Call The Huddle — Episode 3.Navy Midshipmen Fullback Daba Fofana joined ahead of his third season of college football.Daba finished his first season as a starter with 769 Rushing yards and 6 Touchdowns as a part of the nation's 4th-ranked rushing offense with a Triple Option based playbook. He talked his many ambitions within and outside of football -- including his NFL dream, and looking to master playing Cello and learn in any ways possible.Follow Call The Huddle on all media platforms for the most interesting football conversations at all levels of the game.OUTLINE:Intro Questions (0:14)Doing More vs Doing Less (2:48)Playing the Cello – Canon in D & Edgar’s Cello Concerto (3:59)Journey at Navy & at a Military academy (6:49)Marcus Allen’s comment on Today’s NFL Running Backs (16:07)Favorite parts of the Triple Option offense & other roles (19:44)Military Academy rules & Name-Image-Likeness (23:34)Advice from Daba (31:59)SOCIALS: Connect on social platforms at Call The Huddle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CallTheHuddlePODCAST INFO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqR?si=jgz8ZtNeRF-mbAxSB0lfrw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940