Clemson great and former NFL defensive end Austin Bryant joins Chris Spencer for a powerful, raw, and inspiring conversation about the intangibles that shaped his life on and off the field. From growing up in a small South Georgia town to winning two national championships at Clemson and navigating the highs and lows of the NFL, Austin opens up in a way young athletes and parents rarely get to hear.

He reflects on the village that raised him, the toughness he learned competing with older cousins, and the moment a position switch from quarterback to defensive end changed his entire future. Austin shares what made Clemson’s culture special, what it was like playing on one of the greatest defensive lines in college football history, and how he pushed through an entire season — including the Cotton Bowl — with a torn pec. His honesty about mental resilience, self-belief, faith, leadership, and the reality of NFL life is something every athlete can learn from.

Austin also talks about making the decision to step away from the game, how he’s redefining greatness in this new chapter, and why giving back to the next generation means more to him than ever. This is a conversation about character, humility, sacrifice, and the unseen habits that separate good from great.

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