#783 Brad Hopkins

About this episode

Brad Hopkins shares his journey as an NFL offensive tackle and discusses life after football.

What does it take to anchor an NFL offensive line for over a decade and protect greatness at the highest level? In this episode, I sit down with Brad Hopkins , a Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans legend , 2x Pro Bowler , and one of the most consistent NFL offensive tackles of his era. From being the 13th overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft to starting 188 of 194 career games , Brad shares what it really means to show up, stay durable, and perform under pressure in the NFL. We dive into his journey through the league, including his role in the Titans’ unforgettable run to Super Bowl XXXIV , the mindset behind elite offensive line play, and what it takes to build a long-lasting career in professional football. Brad also opens up about life after the NFL—his work as a SiriusXM NFL analyst , his transition into entrepreneurship, and his passion for health and fitness for former athletes . This conversation is packed with leadership lessons, discipline, resilience, and real talk from someone who lived it at the highest level. 🔥 In This Episode, We Cover: Brad Hopkins’ NFL journey (Houston Oilers → Tennessee Titans) What it takes to be an elite NFL offensive tackle Behind the scenes of…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Cardenas

Guest: Brad Hopkins

Topics covered

• NFL journey
• elite offensive tackle
• Super Bowl
• longevity in sports
• entrepreneurship
• health advocacy
• leadership

Keywords

• NFL
• offensive line
• Pro Bowler
• entrepreneurship
• health and fitness
• leadership lessons
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SiriusXM, Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans

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