From Hurdles to NFL Tight End | NFL News

From Olympic hurdler to NFL tight end—Mitch Van Vooren’s wild pivot proves grit beats odds. After setting a school record in the 400m hurdles at Marquette, he retooled his future with an extra year of eligibility, transferring to St. Norbert College where he dominated both track and football, earning All-American honors and 10 touchdowns. Undrafted, he bounced between Seahawks and Browns before landing with the Patriots late in camp—no offseason prep, no safety net. Now, he’s making plays on the third-string offense, proving that belief, hustle, and sheer will can turn impossible dreams into reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ee77789a2be74d4