Xavier Fulton
Episode description
Episode 24 of The Mental Game features Xavier Fulton, former NFL, CFL and University of Illinois football player.
After starring at Illinois, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Fulton in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Fulton’s subsequent NFL career was marred, however, by injuries and cuts, before he settled in the Canadian Football League, winning the 2013 Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Fulton has since opened up about the anxiety and depression he dealt with as a pro football player and is now a proud mental health advocate and father to two in Chicago.
On the podcast, Fulton delves into:
- How his concussions spawned mood changes and mental health struggles
- How he became a boxing champion amidst his pro career
- Why the professional athlete life isn’t what it seems
- Managing depression and anxiety in the NFL and beyond
- Why sharing your story and struggles is vital
Enjoy and be well.
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