# Jj Birden

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JJ Birden: Too Small for NFL? Underdog’s Uncle Made Him Promise His FIRST Touchdown… He DELIVERED!

Is relentless preparation the secret to defying the odds, or just a grind for dreamers? In a league stacked with giants, JJ Birden reveals how belief from a mentor, mental reps, and closing the "underdog gap" turned a 5'10", 157-pound wide receiver into a 9-year NFL vet—proving size doesn't dicta…

NFL Wide Receiver to Motivational Speaker | How to Find Your Real Why | Winning Wednesday Ep.12

What does it take to go from the hard streets of northeast Portland to nine years in the NFL — and then choose to adopt five nieces and nephews on the spot? JJ Birden is living proof that the toughest decisions often lead to the most rewarding outcomes. Now a motivational speaker and author, JJ bri…

NFL Insider on Process Over Results | Fall in Love with the Journey | Winning Wednesday Ep.7

What does it take to go from the hard streets of northeast Portland to nine years in the NFL — and then choose to adopt five nieces and nephews on the spot? JJ Birden is living proof that the toughest decisions often lead to the most rewarding outcomes. Now a motivational speaker and author, JJ bri…

Episode 202 - The Beat the Coverage Framework and New Book

In this episode of the Beat the Coverage Podcast, JJ Birden introduces the Beat the Coverage Framework, a six-step system for achieving consistent success in business and life.Drawing from his nine-year NFL career and years of experience as a keynote speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, JJ explains ho…

NFL Lessons in Leadership with JJ Birden "Beat the Coverage"

NFL veteran and motivational speaker JJ Birden joins Air-Check Your Life to share powerful lessons from his unlikely journey to pro football and beyond. Discover actionable strategies for winning under pressure and turning adversity into opportunity. The remarkable story of how JJ created his …

JJ Birden Was 157 Pounds - and Lasted Nine NFL Seasons

SilentPunt Podcast 219 / July 30, 2026 At 157 pounds, JJ Birden was never supposed to last nine seasons in the NFL. In this conversation, the former Kansas City Chiefs receiver explains how he turned speed, preparation, and a stubborn desire to prove everybody wrong into a career that included catc…

BFT Show: JJ Birden talks about beating the odds in HS, college, and the NFL

John Canzano talks with former NFL wide receiver JJ Birden about beating the odds in high school, college and the NFL. Birden has written a new book titled, "Beat the Coverage." Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don't miss a thing. Support our sponsors -- The Wall (ByTheWal…

How Former NFL Wide Receiver JJ Birden Beat the Odds in Business and Life

In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, speaker, and author JJ Birden to discuss his new book, Beat the Coverage: Six Strategic Steps to Win in Business and Life. Growing up in a single-parent household in Portland, Oregon, JJ refused to let his c…

MTN 108 Gilbert | Brooklyn V’s Pizza | GRIT. CREATIVITY. PERFORMANCE.

In this episode, we’re at Brooklyn V’s in Gilbert with two former NFL players and a local entrepreneur talking life after football, betting on yourself, and creating opportunities for the next generation. Thank you to the partners of this episode: • Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits: https://vonhanso…

JJ Birden Talks Fatherhood, Playing In The NFL & His Book, Beat The Coverage: Six Strategic Steps To Win In Business and Life

JJ Birden stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares his unique story not just about raising his own kids, but his nieces and nephews. We talk about the values he looked to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares the joys about being a grandfather. After that we talk about his t…