Episode 575: Tevaun Smith Talks NCAA to NFL Transition, Toughest Defenders, and Injury Recovery

Tevaun Smith had a journey playing for Iowa back in 2012, where he played in 47 games, catching 102 passes for 1,500 yards, accompanied by seven touchdowns. Smith has been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Edmonton Eskimos / Elks, and Ottawa Redblacks. Today, he joins the podcast to drop real value—sharing what it was like facing some of the toughest defenders in the NCAA, the transition from college football to the NFL, and how injuries shaped his perspective on the game. We also dive into the psychology behind trash talk on the field, and most importantly, the mindset that fuels greatness—looking at examples like Tom Brady and other elite athletes. Now, Tevaun Smith hosts The Front Seat Podcast, where he sits down with everyone from athletes to entrepreneurs, exploring the journeys, pivots, and lessons that shape who we are. He’s also stepped into the financial world as an advisor, helping others take control of their future off the field. This episode is packed with NCAA, NFL, and CFL insights—you won’t want to miss it. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction0:25 - Top 3-4 defenders in the NCAA at Iowa who are the toughest? 1:56 - How was the atmosphere in Iowa in 2012, playing NCAA football?7:25 - What was the transition from NCAA to NFL?17:11 - What is happening in the world of sports injuries and prevention?26:15 - The difference between the NFL and which is more challenging?33:34 - The psychology behind the field trash talk on the football field39:39  - Understanding the mindsets of athletes and best advisor practices45:17 - Why Tevaun Smith wants to be a business advisor for athletes and entrepreneurs CONNECT TEVAUN SMITH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/smittie4/THE FRONT ROW SEAT PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/frontseatpod/ FRONT ROW SEAT YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@frontseatnetworkBOOK A MEETING: https://link.digitalpulsepro.com/widget/booking/13RiCnvmMJgfAetD4GlJ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevaunsmith/?originalSubdomain=caCONTACT ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: 1:1 CONSULTING CALL: https://calendly.com/rorymitchell-biz/15-minute-discovery-call?month=2025-02 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/officially.rory/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@officiallyroryX/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/officiallyroryHOO.BE: https://hoo.be/officiallyroryPAYPAL DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rorymitch