From Texas Glory to Grey Cups: DE Jackson Jeffcoat on Football, Winning & Life After the Game

Former Texas Longhorns star and CFL champion Jackson Jeffcoat sits down with 3rd & Longhorn for an in-depth conversation about his football journey—from being a top recruit, playing in his father’s shadow, chasing NFL dreams, and winning back-to-back Grey Cups, to finding new purpose after retirement.0:34 – Welcome Jackson Jeffcoat1:16 – Jackson’s Recruiting Journey to Texas1:25 – Growing Up an Arizona State Fan1:51 – Summers at Oklahoma & Early Visits2:58 – Why He Ruled Out Oklahoma4:04 – Choosing Between Houston & Texas4:26 – Official Visit with Trey Newton5:37 – First Impressions of Texas Football6:03 – Telling His Dad He Picked Texas7:01 – Looking Back at the 2013 Season7:38 – How He Toughened Up as a Player8:04 – Offseason Training in Denver8:33 – NFL Goals & Senior Year Mindset9:10 – Building Mental Toughness10:18 – Lessons from NFL Veterans in Seattle11:46 – Injuries That Ended His NFL Career12:24 – Playing Hurt in College13:01 – Pass-Rush Skills & Texas Tech Game14:01 – Learning Linebacker in the NFL15:50 – Playing in His Father’s Shadow17:20 – His Father’s Football Legacy18:22 – From NFL to CFL19:12 – Adjusting to the CFL Game19:44 – Playing for Fun Again20:01 – Trying to get back to the NFL20:14 – Accepting the CFL and being the best where you are20:51 – Recognizing MVP-level talent despite setbacks21:53 – Shoutout to Jordan Hicks’ retirement22:34 – Reflections on CFL career and championships23:22 – Winning back-to-back Grey Cups24:07 – Returning to Winnipeg and reconnecting with fans25:58 – Playing in extreme cold and frostbite concerns27:33 – Coldest playoff games and snowy conditions28:05 – Thoughts on Texas’ current defensive line talent29:15 – Comparing Anthony Hill to Micah Parsons29:39 – Becoming a Texas season ticket holder29:46 – Sharing a position room with Alex Okafor30:35 – Scouting report on Alex Okafor’s strength and technique33:19 – Healthy competition and mutual motivation34:55 – Edge rusher brotherhood and past sack duos36:52 – Iron sharpens iron: Positive pressure in football37:36 – Most memorable moment at Texas38:08 – Bowl game performance with torn pec39:14 – Go-to pass rush moves and technique40:01 Pass Rush Setup: Long Arm, Swipe, and Rip Moves41:04 Jeffcoat’s Deep Pass Rush Bag in College41:30 Playing Left Side vs. Right Side as a Rusher42:44 Adjusting Moves for Different Tackles43:23 Mental Preparation for Pass Rushing44:01 Reading Offensive Linemen and Playing Smart45:45 Toughest Matchups: Donald Hawkins & Trey Hopkins46:21 Practice Trash Talk and Competition46:38 Shifting to Retirement Talk47:04 Love for Travel and Favorite Spot: Brazil50:54 Deciding It Was Time to Walk Away52:04 Choosing Life Over Football’s Hold54:12 Why Brazil Feels Like a Second Home54:41 Life After Football: Construction Career57:24 Breaking into a New Industry with No Experience59:39 Discovering the Benefits of the Construction Path1:01:04 Career Success Not Always How You Picture It1:01:34 Advice for Athletes in Transition1:03:42 The Importance of Taking Your Time After RetirementDerrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley