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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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