Ryan Leaf Partied with The Rock on Recruiting Trip but Didn’t Know It for Decades | Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen Show guest host Ryan Leaf shares a story about his recruiting trip with the Miami Hurricanes involving limos, cutoff jeans, Warren Sapp…and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
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[@wcm5636]

He’s a great storyteller. Great to see a guy turn his life around.

[@derekv8534]

I think he does this so well because in recovery programs they teach you that you have to be 100% honest with yourself. He was forced to remember all these things with a sober mind, and therefore sees these memories through a different lens. But it is great to see the transformation the man has made.

[@Anthonygarcia-dr7oi]

Yes I'm glad he made his way back

[@josephpace3284]

3rd times a charm...hopefully

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

I've went from laughing at him thinking he deserves what he got, to liking him and rooting for him. I've been watching a lot of his videos. I wish he'd gotten it together when he was 21, but I guess it's never too late.

[@RastasNevaDie]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@fivehundrediq5212]

Ryan Leaf playing for Miami would’ve been an Documentary by itself

[@bucslfg4729]

Dang Ryan Leaf is flourishing now. Good for him.

[@SJM6791]

I’m glad to see Ryan has turned his life around. I hope he finds success at whatever he decides to do.

[@codysmith1915]

If ryan leaf had some where close to this level of maturity while he was in the league, he would have been a hall of famer

[@cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301]

Yea, I was thinking something similar. He at least wouldn’t have been one of the biggest draft busts of all-time. Idk about HoFer, but I think he could’ve been really good, like a pro bowl QB. But then that would change a whole lotta things. Like SD likely would’ve never drafted LT or Drew Brees a few years later. A few years after that they wouldn’t be the team getting snubbed by Eli Manning who basically refused to play for them and forced them to trade him to the NYG for Philip Rivers.

[@oregonguy13]

That is a reach. Big reach.

[@xq8152]

The part about high school drinking makes so much sense about what he went through with drugs and alcohol.

[@jamesmaloney8191]

I’m genuinely enjoying everything that Ryan leaf has to say. Someone get this man his own show!

[@FlowFinderUSA]

Dude...Leaf is hilarious. How can you not like this guy now? Whatever he went thru has made him a better human being. Who wouldn't want to spend some time with this guy?

[@hart_406]

I'm from his hometown, and numerous interactions, previously and recently, have given me plenty of reasons to dislike Ryan.

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@hart_406 can you elaborate?

[@nelsonc6173]

@@hart_406 Please elaborate.

[@Eli-ss9gj]

He did get arrested within the last year or so for domestic violence against a woman so there’s that.

[@JavierJimenez-kn2ob]

@@Eli-ss9gj it was may of 2020...2 years ago plus it sounds like people from his hometown will never accept him because he belittled them so much- which is understandable...i wonder if he ever goes back and how he's treated

[@Kurteous100]

This is the 4th video I have watched of Ryan….he is really good at this..

[@jerryw2460]

I could see a funny 1/2 hr comedy with Leaf and Manning as buddy cops.

[@carleyates5366]

SNL for sure!!

[@ryanfarmer4882]

Brilliant piece again by Leaf.

[@edb8563]

As a proud san diegan i thought i could never forgive leaf. But he’s actually become one of my favorite talking heads

[@Fakename70]

"Forgive Leaf" for what? What'd he do to you?

[@michaeldailey7103]

I'm with ya brother , he's won me over again !!!

[@nelsonc6173]

@@Fakename70 I'm not sure you've been keeping up with current events but he played for the SD Chargers...a once beloved SD Football team. He kinda screwed them over and the fan base and the city. Hence why Ed B made the comment.

[@Fakename70]

@@nelsonc6173 I’m trying really hard to not flame you for attempting to son me with that comment. Maybe you’re in the suburbs and don’t understand what I said. I responded to someone who made a ridiculous comment as if Leaf did something to them PERSONALLY. Unless that person is an owner of the former San Diego Chargers, I highly doubt he did. And, if that person actually is a owner of the former San Diego Chargers, THAT’S who should be seeking forgiveness, not Ryan Leaf. Maybe you’re just not as sick of entitled sports fans as I am.

[@b.g.3073]

@@Fakename70 Preach

[@stephensullivan1011]

Bro Ryan needed to host his own show. Such a good storyteller.

[@vasantos-re4hb]

There are lessons to be learned from Leaf. I wish he could mentor young QBs. He would be fantastic.

[@Rushmore222]

Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning were the two most sought after players in the 1998 draft class. Hard to imagine a wider disparity in success at the pro level.

[@Feledwards]

Indianapolis chose wisely

[@NathanCline12-21]

I'd love to see Ryan and Peyton call a game together or interview each other.

[@voz3704]

3:50 "There's no way I could get Doggy Style". Not if the only thing you bring to a party is a 6 pack of 7up.

[@michaelalberici4345]

Ryan Leaf should have his own show

[@relicman]

My buddy Kevin told me that he ran into Kerry Collins at a Pearl Jam concert and he was drunk as hell the night before a Sunday game. Anyway, he said that he wished he would've bet against the Carolina Panthers knowing what he knew lol. I guess these stories that Ryan discusses made me think of that story.

[@HypocritesRoundTable]

I saw Leaf face down - passed out back when he was up for the Heisman trophy - Midtown NYC bar - fully passed out. Huge guy also -

[@johnbrowntheprophet]

I could listen to Ryan Leaf tell stories all day long.

[@VINNYBOOVISION]

Totally agreed

[@donphilp7511]

I am glad he is talking like this. This changes it from a cautionary tale to a tale of reality. What in a young person might go through when through when 1st confronted with the big city and the big city attitudes. I applaud his candor

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

I knew Terry Crews played football and even was a 3rd string linebacker for the Chargers for some time, but i'm shocked to hear The rock played in the U and even won a national championship as a backup, plus he was the backup for the NFL and college legend Warren Sapp. The Rock is like Forrest Gump of the 90s, he's everywhere.

[@brucebruce7065]

Go get your tardy slip lol

[@emersonsimpson9099]

He was a starter for a sec and guess who was his back up...... Warren Sapp

[@brucebruce7065]

@@emersonsimpson9099 Please stop lying! No, he wasn't. Dwayne Johnson was *NEVER* a starter and actually wasn't even that good. That was just another lie WWE used to boost the legend of "The Rock"

[@emersonsimpson9099]

@@brucebruce7065 He was the starter due to a lack of depth at the position. Warren Sapp even said it in an interview

[@brucebruce7065]

@@emersonsimpson9099 Listen to the Sapp interview with Shannon Sharpe. He said it, Dwayne was never a starter.

[@salmonalmighty]

Ryan Leaf's memory is pretty impeccable. Granted there were some big ones in there, but he threw a lot of names around.

[@Fakename70]

Ryan Collins!

[@_SC00T]

I would love to sit down and just talk with Leaf. Sad that most don't see him now and will always view him the way he was years ago.

[@CPBreezy80]

What a great segment! Ryan’s came a long way. Gives all of us that can’t drink like a gentleman or lady hope that we can change

[@peterschmalz4192]

good stuff. Ryan needs his own show.

[@davidnapierkowski6362]

💯

[@jmeryllman]

Ryan Leaf needs to have his own show.

[@moeseck7792]

"Dr Da-Ray" was hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@TheMan750]

Pearl Jam’s album was called “Ten”, dedicated to Mookie Blaylock

[@Fakename70]

Named after Blaylock. Not dedicated.

[@TheMan750]

@@Fakename70 yeah, my mistake

[@ScottTX79]

Who is this Dr Diray lol

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

Classic Mama Leaf right there

[@christophersmith8486]

No way!!! Ryan Leaf out here showing the world it doesn’t matter how far you fall.... you can always get back up

[@mensrea1974]

Ten. Arguably the greatest album of all time.

[@d.m.e.b.m.f7649]

Really happy Ryan didn't end up a bitter jerk about what happened to him. It's a shame he didn't get it together enough to make it.

[@joemareswork]

Does Ryan leaf have his own podcast pretty freaking awesome storyteller

[@manofiske3318]

EVERYONE AND THEIR GRANDMOTHER "HAS [THEIR] OWN PODCAST" . WE NEED TO RID THE "AIRWAVES" OF 99.9999% OF THESE SILLY RECORDED LOVE-FESTS . NO ONE NEEDS TO HEAR WHAT MOST PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY i.e. NOTHING ORIGINAL, TOTALLY DERIVATIVE, LITTERED WITH PHONY BRAVADO YET IN THE END , EMBARRASSINGLY PATHETIC EXERCISES IN SELF-AGGRANDIZEMENT

[@MrShock8]

i was pleasantly surprised by this nice exchange

[@georgetorrez8519]

A Ryan you the man Dawg keeping it very real like your honesty 👍

[@hardfought1842]

The cd 💿 part was hilarious

[@chrissnape9537]

Nice to see him rounded out and honest good for him. We were athletes but loved beer in high-school through premier rugby a thirsty bunch after games

[@stephengiannone5449]

That pearl jam album is 10.

[@BibaMedia]

as a charger fan living in san diego at the time of ryan leaf, it's inspiring to see how he has turned things around.

[@Feledwards]

It’s good to see Ryan Leif in a different light. Had the talent.

[@spacekadetentertainment]

Hahaha I remember when my mom discovered I had the Chronic Album in the house... surprised I'm still alive 🤣🤣

[@manofiske3318]

Why would anyone with an I.Q. even slightly north of that possessed by a turnip be listening to that garbage ?

[@gregpellegrin8713]

He’s an incredibly likable guy, it seems like, glad he turned himself around and humbly found himself.

[@theknow7557]

It’s not just fun, it’s therapeutic. Great stories! Glad you are doing better.

[@jarrettevanbrown]

He's really good.

[@austinshappi27]

Rum and Coke… my first drink too.

[@billysnipesmarketing9565]

Thank You Rich For these Clips:))

[@iwalkinzion]

This is so cool!! What a great communicator!!👍🏾

[@JMAC201]

Don't lie you didn't bring 7-UP. You brought COKE!!!!!

[@jermdude]

I love the Ryan lEaf show!

[@seanlanglois8620]

Good to see leaf doing well

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

We're rooting for you Ryan

[@yepyep7629]

Did we also just here the origin of his monsters in that story as well? I do believe so

[@prestonmack7020]

Great story

[@DocPortland]

I want Ryan Leaf to get his own show... Rich, help that boy get a show.

[@DarinHibbs1]

An episode of NFL Top 10 ranked him as the No. 1 "draft bust" in NFL history.

[@chrishandsome4267]

It’s gotta be Jamarcus Russell

[@CraigSmith-qq3sr]

He's very lucky he is not deaf or dead from all the opioids, saw his 30 for 30 and I got very emotional watching it. So glad he saw the light and doing well.

[@FeelItRising]

I bought him a shot of whiskey at a pub at WSU (Shakers) he kindly declined and said he doesn't drink during the season. I thought this dude has it all together...

[@martymcfly3253]

I can't stand this guy for who he has been most of his life. That said, I do wish him all the best and I hope he can continue to grow and find happiness. As I suffer from depression and anxiety I understand the struggle.

[@Scourge77]

Fox, ESPN, CBS, who ever, they need to hire a team to travel the country and gather, produce, and publish recruiting stories. They'd make bank!!! Stories like the one shared here are incredible and need to be told, so entertaining.

[@Only1Pekaylin]

Maybe leaf isn’t a hof player but he damn sure could be a hof analyst

[@benjaminmetcalf5012]

More Ryan Leaf!!!!!!

[@jfloyo11]

2 live crew CD here we come!!!!!!!

[@jonnysteiner821]

I loved that Miami team.

[@carsondyle1793]

Can believe this is the same guy from even 15 years ago. Good for him

[@joemareswork]

Now this was some fun and interesting content it is great to see Ryan turn a new leaf

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

I feel like he has come full circle.

[@johnletendre3292]

I hate to admit it, but I think Ryan Leaf would make a hell of a NFL Analysis!

[@kuggie]

This man is awesome !!!

[@joeuribe8866]

This is an amazing story 🤣🤣

[@tynao2029]

There's a lot of stuff Ryan Leaf did but didn't know about it for decades. He was also drafted 2nd overall and was starting QB for the Chargers, and had no idea about that until decades later.

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

I wish the Lions would've drafted Moss, in 98. Him and Barry, are my two favorite players of all-time.

[@threatassessment606]

Your even below the Vikings

[@stewyoder1806]

We wore the chronic album out.

[@michaeldailey7103]

Huge fan brother !!!!

[@DwayneIsKing]

I'm glad he recognizes he was a pretty toxic person. That's progress

[@newguy5672]

Very talented storyteller

[@wewin03]

Leaf is really good at this

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Dwayne Johnson and the Miami team ruined Ryan Leaf.

[@justingardner4658]

Guy at least had great taste in music. Two of the best CDs in their genre of all time!! Leaf copping Ten is the only smart decision he made for over a decade n half.

[@jakemaattanen]

That Pearl Jam LP was ’ Ten ’.

[@Stevesautopartsify]

Rich might lose his show with Ryan being this amazing!

[@milo8425]

Ryan Leaf is STILL self obsessed. Just, functionally so.

[@danielray9916]

Growing up in San Diego I hated this guy but gotta say the last couple years between Pat Macfee and other interviews I like him

[@nathanwalsh3028]

Most people would not have gotten off the mat. It's nice to see he didn't get knocked out in life.

[@gregb4395]

07:45 It wasn't a red flag for Mike Price's son...because, ummm, Mike Price was his father. As in Mike "Make It A Double" Price from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

[@14stOfDynamite]

Can't see Rich getting his job back...

[@enzogonzales3038]

lol epic story

[@hart_406]

I've conferred with my Dad, as we both were born and raised in Great Falls, MT as well, and we agree that about 50% of this is bullshit. Ryan got an MIP in high school, so there's no way Miami was his first time drinking. Also, he was a preppy jock, had to have the nicest clothes, so the jean shorts and flannel thing is hard to believe.

[@satanspit4101]

Shut up. You and your dad are liars. Why would Leaf lie about anything he just said.

[@adriancaceres8941]

The album was Pearl Jam Ten

[@raiderz4life50]

It's Rocks under the bridge

[@farad50]

This doesn't add up. The Chronic came out in 91. He left college in 98 so he probably got recruited around 93.

[@RETRO_BELL]

*Love the new Ryan Leaf*

[@cc7521]

0:27 correction, he played for the Washington Redskins

[@cgh7337]

Pearl Jam's debut album was Ten. Not "Jeremy" or "Alive" ffs.

[@bkn4]

Dr. Daray 🤣

[@kent6630]

funny that sapp was a te in high school moved to dt and they wanted to move leaf to te

[@jaywiz1621]

Thank god he didn’t go to Miami! Good to see him living life

[@Jack-si4oi]

Nothing says the rich eisen show quite like a group of middle aged men talking about the old days.

[@RichEisenShow]

Ha, well if we were a bunch of Twenty-Somethings then what stories would we tell? Jr High tales?? *TJ

[@caderatliff3712]

What's the axiom? Treat people well on the way up cuz you'll be seeing them again on your way down?

[@lebronjericho6008]

Didn’t he get in trouble with domestic abuse like less than a year ago???