Blake Ferguson on playing in the NFL with diabetes and Jelly Roll friendship

Like a Farmer

Miami Dolphin, Blake Ferguson, joins the Like A Farmer family. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, he followed his dream of becoming a professional athlete and getting drafted to the NFL.

Now, Blake is preparing to marry the farmer's daughter, an experience that has impacted his perspective on where his food comes from. His soon-to-be father-in-law, a cattle farmer, has shown him the hard work that goes into raising livestock.

Tune in to hear Blake's journey from overcoming health challenges to excelling on the field all while becoming friends with Jelly Roll.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Overcoming Adversity and Finding Opportunities

00:04:04 - Growing up in Alpharetta, Georgia

00:08:14 - Growing an Appreciation for the Farmer Lifestyle

00:12:37 - The Bitter Rivalry with Buffalo and Dolphins

00:15:00 - Overcoming Adversity: Living with Type 1 Diabetes

00:17:16 - Overcoming Adversity with Type 1 Diabetes

00:21:46 - Overcoming Diabetes Challenges

00:26:11 - Passing the Baton and Dream Fishing Trips

00:30:35 - Beers with the Boys and Football Memories

00:35:34 - Remembering the 2019 Season and Meeting Jelly Roll

00:40:17 - Meeting Jelly Roll

00:44:53 - Football Fandom Memories

00:49:18 - Choosing LSU as the Best School

00:53:49 - Reflections on Winning a National Championship

00:58:35 - Finding Someone Special in Your Best Friend

01:03:06 - Memories and Stories from the NFL Draft Experience

01:07:53 - The Challenges of Free Agency and Building a New Defence

01:12:15 - Thank You for Tuning In

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