"just an awareness of my physical gifts that were showcased on the basketball floor... I think this sport honors those things and my frame, how I developed as a player, kind of my play style and what I pride myself on."
"You hear the story and you're like, 'Okay, maybe he's in a different position,' No, he actually had to start from square one, too. So, I thought that was special and can relate to that."
Carson Towt, a former Notre Dame basketball player who led the nation in rebounding, signed a free-agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts to pursue a career as a tight end. Towt, listed at 6-8 and 250 pounds, has never played football at any level but believes his physical attributes, frame, and play style will translate to the sport. The Colts are modeling this transition after Mo Alie-Cox, a former VCU basketball player who successfully became a tight end and is entering his ninth season with the team. Towt drew inspiration from Alie-Cox's journey, recognizing that both players had to start from the beginning without prior football experience. This career transition follows a precedent set by athletes like Hall-of-Famer Antonio Gates.
Read at ESPN.com
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