HOW I PLAYED D1 FOOTBALL (WITHOUT ANY EXPERIENCE) PART 1 |

The story of how I ended up playing football as a walk-on for my dream school, the University of Florida without playing ever a down of football before. Hope this inspires every aspiring walk-on! LET'S CHANGE THE NARRATIVE! 🏈
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[@TheCliffordShow]

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[@TheGoatedNeverDies]

I love u man 🔥

[@TheGoatedNeverDies]

@thegoatedneverdies 🔥insta i. Love u ur my inspiration

[@TellingYouWhy]

I’m currently 28 years old in incredible shape . Had a rough childhood due to parents and didn’t graduate . ( I graduated this year 2023 and spoke with coaches who say I have my full eligibility) I Played semi professionally for a while ( non paid ) . I think I’m going to play collegiate (only because I’ve always wanted to play at the college level ) at the juco level before transferring ( going to enroll this year ) Update Aug 2024 : Didnt enroll in 2023 , been training hard this year and i am currently jacked. I submitted my paper work to the ncaa for eligibility and putting together a small list of community colleges with football programs

[@chuckreid8278]

You got it bro I'm doing the same thing fa my juco

[@walterpowelliii4952]

do it have fun man!!!

[@JabrenHarris98]

Fax you got it there’s players in the NFL who got drafted at 27-29 so u got this

[@halestorm97]

Hey man are you saying you graduated highschool or college in 2023?

[@Tommasini9]

Aim high! Cut all the bs out of your life; bad friends, bad situations, bad attitudes. Conversely, surround yourself with people with similar goals as yourself, and you'll reach your apex potential.

[@thomaslee4501]

Awesome video, I walked on to my D-1 school for football as well without playing football in my life! It was cool to hear how our stories compare haha keep doing ya thing and inspiring the world ✊

[@DragunovWayne]

What college did you play at and what did you do to make the team? I'm from Brazil and I'm interested in playing as a Defensive End at some college in the US, but I don't have experience

[@Pyrateonsolana]

Respond him the guy is asking sum

[@randleman1116]

Beautiful story bro. Reminds me of my experience at A&M back in 06-07. If you are watching this and thinking about giving it a shot...do it, you might just make it.

[@tommykodiak4320]

I’m thinking about it… let’s see what happens

[@Sheppzo]

On the road to being a walk on, played all my life and after highschool I went to a d3.. hated the d3 and dealt with some injuries and came back home for a little while to regather myself. Being back made me realize I still got love for the game and I didn’t want to waste my athletic youth, transferring soon to University of Houston for my walk on experience soon

[@saylahvee]

best of luck!!

[@h0ncho.c974]

Yo I'm also planning on walking on to UH. Let me know how it's going so far!

[@taiwuoneanderson685]

That’s where I’m trying to walkon for too for wr

[@Zahenny]

this is my aspiration rn, i'm 5'9 160 and i didn't play any football in high school but I balled in my flag football leagues on both defense and offense, I've been trying to get in touch with colleges for probably a year now while I've been picking up credits in community college

[@Quezruthless5]

How is it going?

[@hughjassol2072]

Go play Baseball boy. Mookie Bets BEST PLAYER in Baseball is 5’9.

[@thegreatesttoeverdoit]

Dawg youre gonna die in college at 160. Youd probably get bullied in hs too

[@onyxsaphire]

This makes me feel better as I'm hoping to go to the university of Pitt. I haven't played football since i was in 6th grade and I want to walk-on.

[@onyxsaphire]

@@duncanpincushion9980 Right now im working out mostly as i am now hoping to get my accepted to transfer after this year

[@notthatguy7578]

Update?

[@JohnLagne]

@@notthatguy7578 ong i wanna update

[@PhilipDiTeodoro]

I played in high school, but barely. I’m trying to walk on to my college as well. Thanks for the advice.

[@scj1668]

How did it go?

[@lsbigworld6672]

Any update?

[@worldtion8700]

Thank you for this video bro, am currently in grade 12 finna go to college after high school and am really trying to make the football team in a d1 team. If I make it I will come back to this video in 2023 or 2024 and will let u know

[@Pyrateonsolana]

How tall are you?

[@xjukezx6645]

@@Pyrateonsolana does height matter cause I wanna try out for UCLA and I’m 6’2

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

@@xjukezx6645 are you good?

[@kingkwam3816]

i’m in about the same boat. i graduated in may at 16 and had never played football before but i wanna get in shape and play football

[@itsdesean]

@@kingkwam3816 graduating early is the worst thing you can i if wanna go to college for sports

[@raleighsanford5111]

I love your work ethic, keep working. You are going to be successful at whatever you choose to do with your life. I like your comments about not being afraid to talk to coaches, never be afraid to hear "no!"

[@Stratsrule]

That’s awesome!!! Great story of not giving up!! Right on 👏

[@jaydenford4417]

thanks so much this actually helped with my decision to walk on after high school. if it’s cool with you i’d like to talk to u more about the process and what u had to do. as some inspiration and guidance.

[@laronsmart9086]

Same here I played in my 10th grade year but I want to Walk on to college football so I can earn everyone respect on the team

[@Gldtr39]

I walked-on at Kentucky for 5 years and it’s definitely not easy but at the end of the day is was worth it

[@jaimeg6780]

Did you get any playing time? Not trying to hate or anything just curious

[@Gldtr39]

@@jaimeg6780 got about 3.5 minutes 😂 I split the fourth quarter with another player against UTMartin. My first play was my first tackle! I call it my Rudy moment

[@mikeinnator3360]

@@Gldtr39 bro f that. 3.5 minutes with all that hard work? F that coach got me f up

[@Gldtr39]

@@mikeinnator3360 yeah but there was more to it that just those 3.5 minutes. The mindset and work I put in helped me be the person I am today.

[@mikeinnator3360]

@@Gldtr39 ohh i understand. Im tryna play so im going to a division 3 or division 2 and if im not getting no play time im leaving im not riding the bench for no one brodie

[@TheRdownum]

You're a winner in all aspects of life.

[@camhunt6478]

Video helped out a lot bro .. I want to play again and wanna change position from HS so starting soon I’m training to get in my best condition nd shape and try to contact local colleges nd small teams .🖤🏈

[@jkid241]

thx brodie, you changed my mind on wanting to walk on to Boise States football team, coming from a D2 High school. Preciate it🤞

[@Bigpapithe3rd]

Update ? I’m from Idaho and looking to do the same how did it go ?

[@joeyl1742]

great vid bro im gonna try to transfer from kicker (played in hs) to wide receiver then walk on, working on getting faster right now im 6' 2" 170 gonna grind thru the end of this year

[@michael2nicee]

What school u go to

[@Diesel4242]

Great story Clifford! Good luck and always remember: tight ends got moves!

[@Sonderion]

planning to be a walk on in college for basketball since I didnt make my varsity senior year confidence is what held me back so im planning to work on it and improve my skills

[@mnewsome001]

Great video man. Very inspiring. Hope you continue to do great things.

[@lndksks7380]

Celebrating my 18th birthday in Gothenburg, Sweden, as someone of West African descent, a city that has been my lifelong home, I'm fueled by the desire to delve into the world of football and discover my potential as a wide receiver. Although my experience in the sport is limited, I hold a firm belief in the untapped talent that resides within me. The challenge lies in the unfortunate absence of nearby schools or mentors to guide me on this football journey. Growing up in Gothenburg, the lack of structured support has left me hesitant, and I'm genuinely concerned about the prospect of my potential going to waste.

[@jakedoobrow2976]

Keep grinding family 🐐🤞🏼

[@banditretro6869]

I’m currently a senior in highschool and thinking about being a walk on for the Virginia tech track team. I have experience and have gone to state competitions before and was doubtful but this helped me boost my confidence a lot now. Hopefully I can get in, if I do I will come back and give you your flowers

[@user-vx2fw7qe1n]

Doing the same thing rn for utsa, as someone who can relate, wish you luck and also, how it went?

[@Evangelion412]

I’ve had so many thoughts about enrolling and walking on somewhere, I already have my bachelors but I never walked on in school so I still have all my eligibility.

[@zanetyler5345]

I will be grad transferring from a D2 where I quit playing and walking on a D1 school probably next season, or the one after, this made me more hopeful, thank you!

[@JohnLagne]

so is D3 and D2 bad or something?

[@ManiaNight]

Really happy to see your video I want to try out for university of Maryland I also had no experience I was playing basketball And track and field

[@yhungexotic3076]

God blessed you really bro hope I can do what you did one day stay blessed bro love

[@bfry38]

Whoever is watching this, if you’re younger, try out!!! I was recruited to play Football and Baseball at Marshall. I never kept my grades up in H.S so I couldn’t get cleared through the NCAA Clearinghouse. I tried again when I was 24, still no luck! I’m 40 years old now and I have a daughter and I work three jobs. I would have did anything to play. I still feel like I could do it at 40 even though I’m old now. I will regret that until the day I die! Go out do your best and if you don’t make it, work hard and try again if you want. I ran a 4.37 40. Benched 225 17 times, had almost a 40 inch vertical and guess what? That got me nowhere cause of my grades! I wish you all the best!

[@JohnLagne]

oh ye those stats is good damn thats crazy

[@bfry38]

@@JohnLagne Thanks man, but a lot of hard work you would be surprised what you can do.

[@PotentialGaming]

bro i been a soccer player my whole life but stopped for a bit but recently tryna get back in to it and go play ncaa but damn football now seems so lit to me after watching football edits on TikTok bruh idk playing football for a top school just seems tuff 😭

[@starstrike4564]

I played in high school but I was in a different position everyday and I didn’t get any offers but I really wanna walk on will most definitely let you know how it goes

[@notthatguy7578]

Update?

[@kamdavis7271]

got a walk on tryout in 2 weeks 🤞🏾 appreciate the insight bro

[@kamdavis7271]

i do have a question if you’re able to get to it.. are they able to help change your schedule once you make the team (since it’s beginning of semester instead of spring) because I have 2 3pm classes a week and don’t know if they’ll interfere with practice

[@TheCliffordShow]

Best of luck bro!!

[@notthatguy7578]

@@GuyVickupdate?

[@TarmaanProductions]

I’m a junior in high school but whatever school I go to I wanna walk on to their football team as a reciever but I have no experience so it’ll be challenging but this vid helped

[@jermarionthegoat2285]

It's not to let to ball out and get a football offer, at least a local d2 will offer you if you put in the work ( also talk to your head coach and he will get you a scholarship if you deserve one and want it)

[@Nas-gw9xe]

This is my dream. My parents never let me play football as a kid because they were concerned about ne getting injured and the Will Smith movie "Concussion" came out when I first wanted to play. I hope to actually play one day

[@MrSayonara28]

That’s dope as heck man. I’d really like to try the football thing,don’t think it’ll be in college by various factors. I live in Puerto Rico,I’m too old to start now (21) and I have never been a real athlete of any kind.

[@Mathew_Billy]

What type of workouts did you have like some you would recommend that they put you through in d1 also this was very inspiring

[@214Paul]

About to try to walk on at UNT have the skill but not the size trying to gain weight

[@elenajuarezkingjames23mamba]

Good job Clifford Taylor

[@roojo2291]

6’5 185 played some middle school gonna give it a shot for a d2 school

[@alageminiekolleh9896]

You should talk about your social media and design career

[@trayvonjones1518]

That’s lit and I’m on a route to be a walk on

[@Jjourneismith1-ig]

U can get an O bro u got it keep working!!

[@trayvonjones1518]

@@Jjourneismith1-ig do u ball?

[@glitbow7630]

What happened

[@matthewjohn1251]

I’m a 14 year old and gonna be a freshman this year. I have always loved football but never played because my mom thought it was too dangerous. I am 6’2 and 190 pounds and my mom finally let me give it a try. Any advice or position or training tips.

[@bfry38]

@@matthewjohn1251 What pos you trying out for? Sprint a lot. Work on that 40 time, vertical, bench press, etc… Make sure you’re squatting, benching. Doing heavy compound lifts. Main thing I can say is workout hard! Remember, there is always someone out there working harder than you and that wants it more! Best of luck to you!

[@TheGoatedNeverDies]

I love u mannnn @thegoatedneverdies please keep uploading , I am always grinding football bc of u man 🔥🔥

[@ajjones3716]

What did the tryouts consist of ? What all you have to do ?

[@AlecPhipps]

I'm considering do this. Never played football and I'm coming off of 5 years in the Marine Corps and want to know what position would be good for a 6'4" 180lber like can do. I understand I'll need to get to the 200lbs range

[@malekbowen1696]

Perfect WR build

[@GuyVick]

Perfect Weight And Height For Wr Damm

[@cameronbrown4891]

I’m 6’4 250lbs. I am athletic and used to play professional youth soccer. What position should I try to play

[@Moe99721]

I never played football in highschool, i tried out but didnt make it. I still worked out with the team. I want to try juco and maybe go for a d1 if i get good enough. I feel like if i knew now what i knew then, things would’ve been different.

[@glitbow7630]

What happened?

[@patboy1739]

Hey bro, I’m going to be enrolled at Florida for the spring semester Do you have any advice for lining my schedule up and who to contact for walk on tryouts ?

[@HitNrun115]

Basketball translates over to football in some ways so you had some experience I thought this was a video on someone that just never played any sports at all

[@javionnzeiglerr120]

I’m 5’7 think I should pack it up or try to walk on Trick question my shit already packed up

[@JWestside7]

don’t give bro i’m 5’8 i never play football in high school but i played it outside wit my friend imma finna try bro if anyone can do it so can we bro never give up

[@c0nsci0us_s0ul]

I'm 27 I never played any organized football (had a severe ankle injury freshman year of high school) considering trying to go juco was wondering if you had any helpful advice, thanks

[@Subwealthy]

We got the same jersey number

[@trevoryoung681]

Hey i’m a sophomore in highschool at 5-4 100 pounds and have a dream of walking in at a D-1 college with absolutely no film but wonder what i can do to help myself and if you have advice

[@notthatguy7578]

Switch sports

[@Certifiedhater983]

@@notthatguy7578Quick question, I might plan to do a walk-on for osu, I’m 5’10 230 what position should I try out for?

[@maxcrawford8684]

Shout out CLT North Cackalacky

[@Reagor22]

I plan on trying to walk on at my school now i graduated highschool in 2018 but I’ve been training and working for this moment and now I’m 22 do you think I waited too late or do you think I should still tryout be completely honest bro honest opinion

[@mikeinnator3360]

Yee brodie ima join football at 26 ifgaf wat nobody says

[@TFJ2024]

I graduated in 18 as well ab to be 23 I’m going to tryout next January

[@KeoneB-o4c]

@@mikeinnator3360how’d it go that’s cool I thought I was old is there a age limit and do you need grades?

[@Tae_flo]

I graduated in 18 too Im happy I found my class in here , I want to play ball again myself. Im 23 right now my workout regimen is good as well have to just go for it man

[@sparenun2061]

5’11, 220 what position do u think could fit me? i like to be on the defensive side

[@warking2734]

Linebacker or strong safety.

[@gls1319]

This might sound really stupid cuz I have no idea 😂but I want to walk on and try out for football in college but the college that invited me doesn't have a college football team at all do I have to pay and go to other college or is there another way I can do that.

[@jaredwright5036]

We still need a center 😂

[@DragunovWayne]

Bro I'm from Brazil and I don't play football and I don't have any experience, do you think it would be possible for me to be able to become a walk-on in a D1 college like the Miami Hurricanes or in a D2 and what would I have to do first? I'm interested in being a Defensive End

[@richardrubainoffical]

Inspire me I’m going to walk on in about a year and half or 2 years aft FAU football going to a community college first for 2 years I’m going to be A 250 lb running back like Derrick Henry or Jerome bettis lol but remember this comment bro I’m on it I’m grinding evreyday

[@JohnLagne]

update?

[@jasonderuger5452]

Bro where the highlights at?

[@thelonelydekuscrub4817]

I’m 15 but looking to play at uf as that’s the school I’ve planned on attending since I was little. I’m only 5’5ish and projected to grow maybe 3 more inches. Would it still be possible for me to ever walk on despite my height if I ever get to that point?

[@XxHUNNDOxX]

We have the same first name ONG

[@dat1funnyguy259]

I have a question I’m 5”7 I workout or at least try to workout everyday I’m 160-170 what position do you think would fit me I was thinking rb since that’s the only position that fits someone my height I played football when I was like 7 up till like 11 but I was a offensive lineman and a defensive lineman after 11 I never played football again no experience and second off how do you go about plays cause I feel like if you play college football they’ll expect you to know them plays off bat idk I’m just curious all around

[@asianboy2234]

Slot reciver. Gotta be a quick

[@Butbaeitsderick]

running back you’d have to put on some more muscle though

[@daquanwilliams18]

Trust me I think CB

[@scj1668]

What is your skill set?

[@SteelersFan33]

hey if anyone in the comment could give me advice i need help. i’m currently still on 12 turning 13 soon. my dream has always been to play football but my school does not have football and we don’t have enough money to transfer. i’ve never played a lick of real football on a team in my life. should i give my dreams up to start a sport like baseball? or continue to play football and hope i have to opportunity to walk on somewhere in college?

[@MrFarcry7]

I'm a 6'6, 284 lbs dude, what position should I go for??

[@JorgefromtheO]

OL OR DL

[@GuyVick]

You’re literally my dream weight , we the same height tho.

[@JohnLagne]

update? u def got on the team

[@MrFarcry7]

@@JohnLagne I'm going to a community college for right now, this is my last year. Plan on going to either Alabama or either Indiana. Still not sure right now.

[@connork1192]

I want to walk on to my college team, I just feel like I’m undersized. I’m 6’5 but only 210 pounds and don’t know where I could play at that size. Wide receiver seems like the best option but I only run a 4.75 40.

[@TheCliffordShow]

I was the exact same side as you when i started, start hitting the weights cause they move you to a TE as well!

[@connork1192]

@@TheCliffordShow I’ve been hitting weights for a little while now but have been stuck at around 210 pounds. Any advice for packing on some good weight?

[@TheCliffordShow]

@@connork1192 Definitely take the right protein! Gatorade Protein shakes did wonders for me!

[@connork1192]

@@TheCliffordShow I really appreciate the advice. I’ve always been a huge football fan and finally got my mom to let me play in senior year of highschool. I had a blast but unfortunately that time ended so quickly. My main sport was baseball but football has secretly been my favorite sport for a little while now. In highschool I found most of my success at defensive end, but would like to learn the offensive side of the sport. I’m going to eat more and ramp up in the weight room up until the tryout. Thankyou for this inspiration!

[@TheCliffordShow]

@@connork1192 Absolutely bro! Going hard on the channel this year! Best of luck to ya Connor!

[@nofurtherwest3474]

So what happened from there? How much play time did you get? C'mon fill us in

[@PxPappy]

🔥

[@kviztv7270]

Ayeeee

[@sportstalktv513]

What was your 40 time?

[@southtext3400]

Did they know u had never played football at the tryout?

[@chuckyyy5347]

Nice question

[@gainzcreed6613]

I tried to walk on at a trash D2 in New Mexico called Eastern. I ran a 4.3 40 yard dash and they didn’t take me lmaooooo ):

[@vikingtuff]

Did you ever make it? I was thinking of trying to do that with the Lobos

[@gainzcreed6613]

@@vikingtuff I didn’t, I ended up playing for a Juco and did decent. I’m gonna walk on to the Lobos in February though! I go to UNM rn. Good luck!

[@Sheppzo]

lol they trash brodie good luck on the lobos you can definitely get better there than you will at eastern

[@DDudemann]

Do you still have the coaches number?

[@heatherlark717]

Hot and inspiring? This man's got it all 😍🐊

[@sportstalktv513]

What position were you during the tryouts and when you were on the team? Btw awesome video and was really inspiring and motivating

[@TheCliffordShow]

Tight End for both the tryout and team!

[@TFJ2024]

40 time?

[@batboy020876]

No dude and everyone else out there NOT EVERYONE HAS YOUR SIZE AND CAN PLAY D1 FOOTBALL... It helps to have your size dude That's why you made it

[@ayeelo218]

Can I email u bro I literally gotta tlk to u 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TheCliffordShow]

Of course!

[@ayeelo218]

@TheCliffordShow what’s ur email bro ?