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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 1M

Ep. 8 - From Undrafted to Pro Bowl: Refusing to Quit with Jed Collins

from 50 Chairs · host Gary Hensley

He was cut 13 times, and still made the NFL. Most people quit long before that.In this episode of 50 Chairs, I sit down with former NFL fullback Jed Collins, whose journey is built on resilience, rejection, and relentless belief.This isn’t a highlight reel story. It’s about what happens before the success. When the chairs are still empty.We talk about:Building conviction when no one else sees itWhy greatness is lonelyThe mindset required to keep going through rejectionWhat the NFL teaches about pressure, identity, and disciplineHow Jed turned his journey into a mission around financial literacyJed also shares his framework for “being a pro”: confidence, trust, and adding value. Lessons that apply far beyond football.If you’re in the middle of building something and it’s not working yet… this one will hit.Because success isn’t instant. It’s built one chair at a time.@50chairs For the 50chairs Playbook from every episode go to www.50chairs.com

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He was cut 13 times, and still made the NFL. Most people quit long before that. In this episode of 50 Chairs, I sit down with former NFL fullback Jed Collins, whose journey is built on resilience, rejection, and relentless belief. This isn’t a highlight reel story. It’s about what happens before the success. When the chairs are still empty. We talk about: Building conviction when no one else sees itWhy greatness is lonelyThe mindset required to keep going through rejectionWhat the NFL teaches...

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