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Ep.30 | From the NFL Field to New Frontiers: Deon Butler's Unread Playbook
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Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
- Turning Point: Discover the turning point in Deon's high school years, despite his literacy challenges, securing a full-ride football scholarship to Central Michigan University.
- NFL Journey & Setbacks: Hear about Deon’s dream come true, only to face challenges understanding the playbook.
- One Person: How his grandmother’s love and belief in him pushed him and made him
- And so much more!
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About Deon Butler…
Deon Butler's journey from sports stardom to personal challenges is both inspiring and instructive. Despite excelling in basketball, football, and baseball, Deon struggled with reading, spelling, and comprehension. This led to behavioral issues and bullying in school. Determined to succeed, he earned a full-ride football scholarship to Central Michigan University, despite reading at a fourth-grade level. Deon's NFL dream materialized when he joined the Detroit Lions. However, his literacy challenges resurfaced, making it difficult to understand the playbook. This ultimately cut short his NFL career. Today, Deon uses his experiences to inspire and support young people facing similar struggles, encouraging them to persevere, seek help, and turn adversity into motivation. His story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of helping others overcome obstacles.
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You can find Deon Butler. . .
Website: https://www.deonbutler.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedyslexic_king/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deon.l.butler
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