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  • Nikhai Hill-Green: “Football’s shown me to keep working,” | 2025 w/ Alabama, Adversity, Prep & more!
    2026/03/31

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Alabama linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far as he gets ready for the next level. Following four consecutive seasons between four different programs, Hill-Green has proven himself as a competitor with an all around linebacker skillset.

    Through his lone year with the Crimson Tide, Hill-Green contributed to Alabama's defense allowing less than 20 points per game in 2025. The 6-foot-2, 235 pound talent from Pittsburgh, PA put up 60 total tackles along with five tackles for loss in 2025, and forced constant havoc at every level.

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    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Preview

    0:10 Intro

    0:36 Picking between GOATs

    7:50 Five best athletes Nikhai's seen

    12:02 Icebreakers cont.

    19:05 2025 Alabama experience

    21:47 Passion for football

    24:24 Transfer lessons

    32:03 Ty Simpson impressions

    33:24 Strengths & Weaknesses

    35:02 Turning adversity into advice

    NIKHAI HILL-GREEN'S PROFILE

    https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/nikhai-hill-green/13867

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  • Devin Pringle: "I can win on an island," | UCONN experience, Jim Mora, DB Advice, NFL prep & more!
    2026/03/28

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Grand Valley State and UCONN defensive back Devin Pringle joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far while he gets ready for the next level of football. Following four seasons playing with the Lakers, Pringle was named first-team all conference in 2024 after a campaign with 44 tackles, six pass breakups and 1.5 tackles for loss.

    Through 2025 with UCONN, Pringle continued to show his strengths as a tackler while adding to his versatility. The 5-foot-10 182 pound talent put together four pass breakups and an interception along with 45 tackles, four TFL and a sack in 2025 to cap off his career with a bang.

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    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Preview

    0:12 Intro

    0:37 Ice breakers

    12:05 GVSU experience

    18:20 Playing DB

    21:35 UCONN lessons

    28:03 Advice for young DBs

    29:50 Coach Jim Mora impressions

    34:34 Transfer portal benefits

    36:30 Strengths in Devin's game

    41:07 Turning adversity into advice

    DEVIN PRINGLE'S PROFILE

    https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/football/roster/devin-pringle/14850

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  • Cam Porter: "I know I can overcome anything," | ACL recoveries, Leadership at NW, Adversity & more!
    2026/03/25

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Northwestern running back Cam Porter joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far while he gets ready for the next level of football. Following five full seasons with the Wildcats, Porter entered 2025 as a team captain before losing his season to an ACL tear. The 5-foot-11, 215 pound runner said he's learned he can overcome anything with work, and that he'll carry those lessons into the NFL.

    Through six seasons with Northwestern, Porter put together 1,908 rushing yards and 425 through the air along with 19 touchdowns during his time. Porter has proven that he's both talented and difficult to tackle, and has plenty to offer heading into the NFL.

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    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Preview

    0:11 Intro

    0:38 Ice breakers

    15:27 ACL Recovery since Sept.

    21:23 Rushing talent background

    24:44 Northwestern backfield

    25:40 2025 season after injury

    26:52 Growths from Year 1 to 6

    29:40 Transfer portal/Leadership

    33:38 Coach David Braun impressions

    35:25 Reflecting on experiences

    38:06 Turning adversity into advice

    CAM PORTER'S PROFILE

    https://nusports.com/sports/football/roster/cam-porter/12494

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  • Wydett Williams Jr: "I find joy in just working," | 2025 CFP run, Transfer lessons, Faith, Leadership in football, NFL preparation & more!
    2026/03/24

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Ole Miss safety Wydett Williams Jr. joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far along with his offseason process. Following two years playing Division 2 football as a first-time safety, Williams made the leap to Louisiana-Monroe in 2024 before joining the Ole Miss Rebels during Summer of 2025.

    Through one campaign with the Rebels (2025) Williams put up the third most total tackles on his team (73) while adding a team-high three interceptions, and proved himself at the highest levels. The 6-foot-2, 205 pound defender said he's taken lessons from every step along his journey, and it's brought him closer to his faith as well.

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    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Ice breakers

    11:02 Relationship w/ Faith

    15:34 Switch from QB to Safety

    20:07 Experience at Delta State

    22:10 Transition to D1 football at ULM

    28:16 2025 w/ Ole Miss

    34:57 Trinidad Chambliss

    37:03 Biggest growth in 2025

    39:11 Strengths in action

    42:02 Coach Pete Golding & staff

    45:07 Pro Day workout

    45:53 Favorite part of the offseason

    46:58 Reflecting on the journey

    50:30 Turning adversity into advice

    WYDETT WILLIAMS JR'S PROFILE

    https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/wydett-williams-jr-/6068

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  • Alex Johnson: "My mind is my biggest advantage," | 2023 run with Washington Huskies, Growth at Tiffin, NFL prep & More!
    2026/03/20

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Tiffin University Quarterback Alex Johnson joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far. Following a recent ruling against junior college eligibility years, Johnson's off-season focus turned to preparing for the next level of football — the NFL.

    Through two years with the Dragons (2024-25) Johnson put up career-high stats in each year before combining for 58 passing touchdowns, and showed his ability to dominate from the pocket. The 6-foot-5, 230 pound passer said he learned lots from every stop in his career, starting with two years at Santa Barbara City College (JUCO) in California in 2021-22 under head coach Craig Moropoulos.

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    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Preview

    0:21 Intro

    0:55 Ice breakers

    8:45 Best teammates & opponents

    12:40 Playing w/ Michael Penix

    14:24 Best stadium experiences

    16:09 Progress at Quarterback

    18:35 Junior College experience

    24:40 Transition to Washington

    28:20 Coach Kalen DeBoer & Ryan Grubb

    31:35 Impressions from Tiffin

    36:18 Diet, preparation lessons

    41:40 Taking hits from the pocket

    43:40 Passing mechanics

    47:58 Leadership style

    51:02 JUCO ruling

    55:04 Coach Brett Ekkens

    58:32 Turning adversity into advice

    ALEX JOHNSON'S PROFILE

    https://gotiffindragons.com/sports/football/roster/alex-johnson/11780

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  • Lawson Albright: "Football has given me so much" | Time at Northwestern, Growth at tight end & More!
    2026/03/03

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Northwestern tight end Lawson Albright joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far following five years with the Wildcats.

    Albright put up career-high stats in 2025 during his first year as a starter, and showed how he can impact the game at every level.

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    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Preview

    0:18 Intro

    0:44 Ice breakers

    9:30 Getting to Northwestern

    13:40 Three sports in HS

    14:50 Memories from 2025

    18:10 Growth during 2025 season

    19:53 Blocking at tight end

    23:20 What football means to Lawson

    25:18 NFL Prep

    28:10 Turning adversity into advice

    LAWSON ALBRIGHT'S PROFILE

    https://nusports.com/sports/football/roster/lawson-albright/12440

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  • Quincy Crittendon: "My arm is strong — I can make any throw," | Lessons at Samford, NFL prep & More!
    2026/02/28

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far following five years with the Bulldogs.

    Crittendon finished his career with Samford with 4,830 passing yards and 612 total rushing yards for 37 combined touchdowns after starting both 2024 and 2025 at quarterback. The Bulldogs 5-foot-11 passer put up several career-best numbers in 2024 during his first year as Samford's starting quarterback, and showed a flash of his ability as a dual threat player.

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    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Preview

    0:00 Intro

    0:25 Ice breakers

    10:55 Career recap at Samford

    13:48 Starting at QB in 2024

    17:45 Memories from 2025

    19:22 Impressions from coach Chris Hatcher

    22:05 coach Scot Sloan

    23:20 Dual threat ability

    28:55 Areas for growth in 2026

    29:57 Leadership lessons

    31:20 Turning adversity into advice

    QUINCY CRITTENDON'S PROFILE

    https://samfordsports.com/sports/football/roster/quincy-crittendon/9938

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  • Jelani Vassell: "I'm a complete player," | Talks HBCU Legacy Bowl week, Walking on at North Carolina Central, Lessons at Jireh Prep & More!
    2026/02/26

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former North Carolina Central (HBCU) defensive back Jelani Vassell joins the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career and time in football so far. Vassell went to Jireh Prep school in North Carolina during 2020, before earning a walk-on spot with the Eagles' squad in 2021. He finished his 2025 season with North Carolina Central with a conference-high 5 interceptions, 57 total tackles, 4 passes deflected and 2.5 tackles for loss in 12 games over his RS-senior year.

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    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Intro

    0:30 Ice breakers

    11:57 Growing up in football/sports

    17:52 Prep football through COVID

    18:41 Jireh Prep experience

    25:50 Walking on at NCC in 2021

    31:00 Playing Safety/Nickel

    37:45 Impressions from Coach Trei Oliver

    42:02 Jelani's leadership skills

    44:02 HBCU Legacy Bowl week

    47:11 Strengths & Areas for growth in 2026

    51:28 Turning adversity into advice

    JELANI VASSELL'S PROFILE

    https://nccueaglepride.com/sports/football/roster/jelani-vassell/9572

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    53 分