How Football Players Train To Make It In the NFL | What It Takes

When NFL draft hopefuls and current NFL athletes want to elevate their game, some seek out Rischad Whitfield, aka “The Footwork King.” Whitfield is a movement specialist who has spent a decade training Pro Bowlers such as Odell Beckham Jr., Xavien Howard, Eric Ebron, and Mecole Hardman to optimize the skills that have made them superstars in the league. NFL hopefuls like Notre Dame tight end Brock Wright and Penn State defensive end Jayson Oweh hire trainers like Whitfield and defensive/offensive line specialist Brandon Jordan to improve their skills in the hopes of boosting their status in the upcoming NFL draft and preparing to compete at the highest level of football. Insider spent four days at Whitfield’s facility in Houston as he and Jordan trained a handful of current and future NFL athletes just weeks before the 2021 NFL draft.
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How NFL Players Train Before The Draft

"The whole world is your competition, you must outwork everybody" Thank you for the great quote

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Jayson Oweh has been selected in the first round 31st overall by the Baltimore Ravens 💪👍👏

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@@Prevention797 why?

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Odafe

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@@Prevention797 why can't we just respect everybody's beliefs? lmao typical atheist

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Same shirts are clean

[@veo16]

These players’ parents must be putting their entire bank accounts on the line to keep their kids in top shape. All these private classes for conditioning and training outside of regular highschool and college team routines.

[@rockstar-kp2jy]

No most just take out loans and pay it back once they are drafted

[@inyabloodclatt7242]

It's kinda like an investment. They see a profit

[@user-ny9kc4lm6p]

Also all the recovery sessions and diet and supplementation...

[@mashiegamie7443]

It might mean the difference of their kids losing millions on contracts

[@hcucycycfyc6659]

@@rockstar-kp2jy wrong

[@carlosrivera5002]

I totally agree with his mindset on how to coach athletes. I worked as an athletic trainer at the D1/D2 level and I can certainly say athletes are 100% visual learners. You have to show them what you want them to do and once they understand they got it!

[@LK-bz9sk]

The structure and foot work being taught here are foundational to every sport or martial art, weapons skills……everything. It’s a thing of beauty to see these coaches cleaning up these athletes structure and footwork.

[@dedo69]

Damn! these college NFL Hopefuls look like fully grown 30 yr old men.

[@TrillFilming]

I’m from the uk, how old would the 2 guys that were being trained up be?

[@aunzz7]

@@TrillFilming usually guys get drafted from 21 to 24. If some of them are potential high round picks they tend to skip their college senior season and get drafted. The higher in the draft the bigger the contract and signing bonus

[@blakelip3]

Weinke was a heisman winner at age 28

[@benarchie6024]

@@TrillFilming like 21-24. jayson oweh is 22, idk the other guy. he played 4 years in college though, so probably 23 ?

[@marcusgusfre2888]

Im a 30 year old man.. and im not this grown... damn.

[@andymortimer4394]

As a Ravens fan, it’s awesome watching Jayson Oweh putting in the work to be successful with the Ravens

[@lildubski780]

Odafe you say his name right!

[@bruhmoment2673]

Such a reach, didn’t even have a sack

[@gavins.5409]

@@lildubski780 he went by Jayson for the longest time, chill out

[@kordaysmith2731]

@@bruhmoment2673 yeah put he gave a lot of qb pressure

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Final Year Project MLS NFL

[@maximilianuriacabrera1800]

"He who sweats more in training, bleeds Less in war"

[@patmooney1407]

- George S. Patton. Credit your quotes dawg.

[@hadoukenhadouken9219]

90% mental 10% Physical - Deion Sanders

[@blaquenguni9249]

Prime is easily one of the Top5 most naturally gifted athletes in the history of football, so you can expect a genetic freak like him to say goofy stuff like that. Just like Usuain Bolt can have a "slow start" by sprinting principles

[@chadtep7571]

@@blaquenguni9249 neither of those dude would have been who they are if they did not lock down mentally and perfected their respective crafts. They made it look easy.

[@punu3675]

@@blaquenguni9249 it's always mental genetics don't mean shit if you don't have a good mindset

[@stevenewtown6329]

6:26 "Hoo-hoo hoo-hoo-hoo you know wha' I'm sayin'?"

[@ayikan_nakiya]

I can't with you😭

[@dopeboi13yearsago9]

1:52

[@followertheleader]

I'm from Houston. He's right about the heat.

[@jeffjeffrey8039]

Oweh was a 1st rounder. Physical freak at Penn State but was raw… . Now he is shining in the NFL….

[@epikneck4585]

Came to improve football skills....left with enough wing chun to beat Ip Man

[@christian-XVI]

@ 0:22

[@sacredjourney4life]

It is amazing to see what the body can do! I am in awe of these trainers and how much they impact the lives of these men. I remember watching a video from Willie Whitehead Jr. of the New Orleans Saints talking about how big of a role mindset plays in training as well. The fact that he had such a long NFL career after being the under dog says a lot about the winning combination of both physical and mental training.

[@fidgetspinner1050]

I don't even know the rules of american football, I have never watched a game nor have I ever played it. Yet the youtube algorithm brought me here.

[@kevmehl]

The algorithm works in mysterious ways😂. I’m an American who got hooked on Formula 1 a few years ago after watching a couple recommended videos.

[@BCFC954]

It’s a sign. Watch the greatest game ever created.

[@BCFC954]

@` ́ ` ́ what's your sport of choice?

[@BCFC954]

@` ́ ` ́ I'm more invested because I have a favorite team and play fantasy football. But it's really the only sport I keep up with. the shorter season makes that easier than Baseball, Basketball or Hockey

[@tekkenfan01]

More strategy than soccer

[@The.S.M.Evans.91]

This was a lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be. Always good to see things from a different lens.

[@josegmustangs]

The athleticism of ball players like this always amazes me. I can see the countless hours of hard work in each step

[@mcleandyer786]

Awesome video! Can't wait to see where some of these guys get drafted

[@tooreal8968]

Love the energy this coach give his player.

[@Kevin_the_minion8]

I’m a freshman defensive end in SWLA, I’d pay money to come see this dude.

[@sammitchell7310]

You got $2500 per session?

[@Kevin_the_minion8]

@@sammitchell7310 I wish, i could probably work out a couple sessions if they would let me 😂

[@gavins.5409]

Yeah, most people don’t make that kind of money

[@rickkloek2411]

The most informative video about football I have ever seen. Wow. Thank you

[@epiczombieassassin]

May God bless all these young men with long and heathy careers🙏🏿❤️!

[@8platypus]

Damn i need to hit the gym.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yeah my thought too as well as these guys are in college 😳, looked more like grown men turned 30.

[@1savage325]

Footwork king goated

[@triplemoyagames4195]

I don't want to hear anyone talking sh*t about how playing sports is easy or how these lads don't deserve the check

[@scj1668]

Also a lot of people saying that are just jealous because they don't choose to play sports or they got a damn art history major one girl I was talking to said that it only take 3 months to be ready for the NFL and I laughed in her face haven't spoken to her since

[@triplemoyagames4195]

@@scj1668 maaaaad. Like people forget the NFL is the 1% of those who make it. Most of them training for at least 4 yrs.

[@sw0re0]

@@triplemoyagames4195 people train crazy hard their whole lives and sad part is most of those guys don’t even make it

[@crosscounty24]

These behind the scenes videos are so interesting

[@economicsofentertainment]

For all the guys that did not make it but applied this level of discipline, I am sure you'll be just fine in other walks of life!

[@boomsuga]

Straight banger video

[@kymian572]

I just wanna know one thing. To the trainer, how does it feel seeing your players out on the field and in the game. How do you feel when they mess and how do you feel when they nail something down flawlessly.

[@theEDCgeek]

This good stuff. You have to continue on working on your craft.

[@guilherme3333]

Footwork coach certainly know how to enjoy great music lol

[@Gabe071]

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[@AaRoninetyone]

Damn that 2-second clip of Darius Slay’s footwork 🔥

[@Justauri-asdfghjkl]

omg i went to middle school with brock 😂 hes been grinding for bout a decade now

[@michaelmcgee2026]

This.was.awesome.

[@heavenonearthmemes830]

I honestly thought that rugby was more intense than football because there's practically no safety equipment... Until I learned that in football, anything goes.

[@dudenukem1594]

this man is not only a great coach but his shirt collection is top notch too. xD

[@aaronkimball7092]

Brock was an absolute DAWG for the lions this yr

[@yanmundim502]

yessiiir

[@BCFC954]

What a dope job

[@pingpong4016]

Footwork king has some badass t shirts

[@patriot1236]

You guys should do a video on how BBC Earth makes such great productions as if they're right there.

[@Arete312]

You should do an army boot camp 2021 video

[@Richie016]

The Footwork King's training academy for NFL volunteers prepares them well on the game's skillset.

[@spydersniiper]

Damn, I wonder how much these coaches make. I bet they’re rollin!

[@jaylobby9797]

This is my dream to make the nfl

[@statdemon2842]

truly hope u make it

[@jaylobby9797]

@@statdemon2842 thank u

[@marc-oliviermeviane4353]

same

[@nicesquatrack4374]

You're right you got to learn to pull your punches. Control your body, you tell it what to do no the other way around.

[@oliviao2238]

Great behind the scenes by individuals that want it the worst way. Common language goes with the common moves. I see hustle like this, and it makes you wonder how really tough it is to make it in the NFL.

[@Jacob-wf8wz]

Playing football at the highest level is so tough.

[@oliviao2238]

@@Jacob-wf8wz Big time tough, so many are willing to even put their lives on the line.

[@arthurchanceothneil5930]

I am surprised Brock Wright went undrafted in the 2021 draft after putting in so much work.Well at least he is playing in the NFL now so it did paid off.

[@Techlete007]

Bro, is so much more to it! It’s a grind trust me

[@ivkol]

This preview pic :-)

[@suecli8131]

@@businessinsider8075 yes more info.

[@koi2uso]

That dude's got the best job

[@nathanzakzewski3234]

Yo love to know if you do middle school football athletes

[@marcust8955]

Eyes right...Ball!!

[@MustangGTpurist]

I like the mobile barf bag

[@eldean2232]

Saw the handfighting, didnt know you can whipp someone a*# on the field. Sign me up.I gotta lotta stress

[@Tellyfive]

Way more interesting than any nfl game.

[@flash2drippy892]

How can get to start training with y’all I’m really trying to get better!

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@juicy1453]

I'm a 19-year-old from Canada Toronto, my whole life I've never taken an interest in football, the only sport I play was basketball. Over the last year, I've taken so much interest in football and want to start playing. Although I've never played a football game in my life, only catching football and stuff is all I've done. Is it too late to even try to play football seriously, if not how do I find a trainer?

[@mrc7627]

First time I seen this training in NZ we got Rugby

[@fernandoandrade7006]

Parece que os caras estão treinando pra uma luta.

[@clayliu]

JAYSON OWEH IS IN THE NFL EVERYBODY

[@jshiestywiththek]

I be there soon remember that

[@comradeskulerr8522]

Man that foot slide at 7:14 smooth af

[@Focusedonuz]

Welcome to Baltimore Jayson 😈

[@aaronkimball7092]

I think the lions like what y'all do. 3 draft pics they've had y'all worked with

[@amarie1852]

Heyyy Jason

[@prav7917]

Isn’t that the Brazzers song in the background?

[@spydersniiper]

Is the first weeks’ lesson on understanding the coach’s language?

[@Zones33]

Brock is an UFA for the lions 😳

[@cjharris22]

How can I get my son to training with yall? He's at TSU.

[@admirmonteiro5294]

Need to call N’Keal Harry . He really need someone to help him to improve.

[@darmoforeelz5857]

6:48 annyone else thought he was gonna trip? 😂

[@_AIAH_]

Boom, boom, boom, sha, sha, eyes, right there, boom!

[@vivekvishal4156]

Wah Wah Wah Grrrrrruuuuddddd

[@williamhall1346]

Stonmaz good luck

[@theoppenheimerprojects2867]

“The whole world is your competition. You gotta out work everybody”. Whelp, I’m ready to run through a brick wall.

[@josephmargaryan]

look like wing Chun or MMA or something. Crazy

[@BlueBrixProductions]

Bro that deadass Kungfu

[@jokotri2186]

That Brock is big, bigger than Gronk

[@Dylan-yx7sf]

houston is hot but defly is no florida humid hot lmao

[@danielfriedemann7977]

I'm 33 I'm going to play community College football for college of Siskous Eagles this season love to come out for this id pay too

[@juan_pablo6829]

They both ended up in the nfl

[@adrianbilly5158]

Now i know who casting for Diablo the movie......

[@hawkgaminglmg5428]

Well that's cool

[@FH-wi6ek]

What about the extra supplements?

[@fultonvrental]

7:30 bro sound just like boonk gang lol

[@amilan4986]

They can enter ufc with their tyron Woodley coach

[@user-xn2oq2ei1u]

where can i meet rischad whitfield

[@dauvone.5772]

7:30 homie sounded like Kendrick lamar

[@eduardojarquin1179]

Never seen dior cleats (fake asf) but I’ve owned the diors 1s

[@joshuaandino]

If you pause at 4:40 it looks like he's doing the salute (you know exactly what I'm about)

[@GunGuNom]

This video/film is meant for every type of player. They need to learn the crafts of honing, speed, etc. To simply put this out outworking word embedded in our internal selves.

[@jamalthatopdog5803]

Y’all gotta train me for college

[@hangsu5724]

NFL players vs famous soccer players, how to rate them in skills, short running, long running

[@diegoruiz8739]

I am a Juco product from california and could use some help!

[@donniebrasco1284]

Which training to avoid CTE?

[@sayandhsooraj1361]

None, its a price most physical sports take from u

[@slih569]

Yo in the beginning he has like nike travis scott dior football cleats wtf

[@Arco961]

They doing wing chun? Lool

[@tayblak9540]

How do you contact this guy?