How to Transition from NFL to CEO: Adam Redmond’s Journey from the Field to the Founder’s Seat

In this episode of LIVE with TY, NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboy Adam Redmond shares how he transitioned from being an offensive lineman in the NFL to becoming the CEO and co-founder of Tully, a performance tracking startup transforming youth and collegiate sports.This is more than a highlight reel — it’s a step-by-step roadmap for student-athletes and aspiring founders alike. From managing weight as an O-lineman, facing intense pressure under the lights, to navigating startup pivots and building confidence post-retirement, Adam gives a real, unfiltered look into what it means to reinvent yourself.💡 Whether you’re chasing your athletic dreams or planning for life after sport, this is the blueprint you didn’t know you needed.🕒 Timestamps:0:00 – How many meals NFL linemen eat daily0:40 – Welcome to the show + who Adam Redmond is1:47 – Adam joins the show3:05 – Discussing the Texas floods5:10 – Adam’s unexpected journey to Harvard9:04 – Transitioning from high school to D1 football12:01 – First NFL dreams and seeing peers go pro16:26 – The NFL Pro Day process explained20:26 – Signing as an undrafted NFL player26:00 – Welcome to the league: facing Fletcher Cox30:01 – Eating to maintain NFL weight31:54 – Losing 80 pounds after retirement32:40 – Rookie dinners and NFL culture35:06 – Playing for America’s Team: The Dallas Cowboys40:30 – Starting a company while still in the league43:01 – The startup idea behind Tully50:01 – Pivoting after startup failure54:45 – Entrepreneurship tips for student-athletes57:12 – The emotional rewards of building a startup59:19 – Building confidence after sports1:01:06 – Tully’s failed first product1:03:08 – Vision for Tully in 5 years1:04:47 – Adam’s hot take: USA in 2026 World Cup semis?!1:07:58 – Final message from TY#LIVEwithTY#AthleteToEntrepreneur#NFLJourney#StartupFounder#StudentAthletes#SportsTech#TullyApp