Jed Collins

The 40-yard dash said I was a step (or two) slow.
But I built a 7-year NFL career by being one step ahead.

When you can't win with speed, you win with preparation, vision, and instincts.

In 4th & Goal, I don't just tell the story -- I lived it in real time. Journaling through my experiences in the locker room, inside my mind, and capturing exactly how I felt through every trial, triumph, and tribulation of the season.

It's raw. It's real. And it's the mindset that gave me my edge when I was a step slower in speed every time.

Speed fades. Smart lasts.

What's your edge?

4.28.26

Spring Break in New York with the family.

We sightsee'd, we walked, we subway'd, we ate great food, caught up with friends — we did it all!

40 miles in 4 days.

Journaling is a competitive advantage. ✍️

Most athletes train their body....
but the best also trains their mind.

Here's how journaling separates you:
▶️ Builds your personal brand (your story, your voice)
▶️Helps you process what you're going through -- wins, losses, pressure
▶️ Prepares you for life after the game

And right now, it matters more than ever ...

We're living in an Artificial Intelligence world.
Journaling keeps you human.

It forces you to think, reflect, and tell your story -- not someone else's.

Because at the end of the day, your greatest asset isn't just how you play...
it's how you think.

Are you training your mind like you train your body?

4th & Goal. 4.28.26

Credit ▶️ Debit. Here's why every athlete (and every person) should know the difference:

1. Rewards -- cash back, miles, exclusive experiences

2. Acceptance -- preferred everywhere, especially online

3. Protection -- stronger fraud protection than debit

4. Limited liability -- your money is safer

5. Builds your credit -- your financial reputation

Debit spend money.
Credit builds opportunity.

Don't abuse it -- use it.

Lots of athletes avoid credit cards .... but that's a mistake.

If you only use cash, you're not building a credit history -- and that matters when it's time to buy a home, start a business, or make bigger moves.

A credit card helps build your financial reputation.

The key? Don't abuse it -- use it.

Pay it off. Stay disciplined. Treat it like a debit card with benefits.

Are you building credit or avoiding it?

Do you think you should be using credit?
Or is it fear of debt?

Credit has been misused and abused for years ---
but that's exactly why we need to understand it.

Credit isn't the problem. Misuse is.

It was designed to be a tool --- not a weapon.
A tool to build trust, create opportunity, and open doors.

The goal isn't to avoid credit....
it's to use it the right way.

So, ask yourself:
Are you avoiding credit -- or avoiding understanding it?

Debit vs. Credit --- know the difference 💳️

Debit = your money
➡️ Keeps you on budget
➡️ No debt
➡️ Doesn't build credit

Credit = borrowed money.... but more importantly, trust
➡️ Builds your credit (your financial reputation)
➡️ Better protection + rewards
➡️ Only works if you use it responsibly

Credit isn't debt --- it's trust.
And how you use it determines your future.

Why it matters:
🏠️ Buying a home
🚗 Financing a car
💼 Starting a business

Good credit = better approvals + lower rates = more money saved.

Play it smart:
-Debt for discipline
-Credit for building your future

Rule: If you can't pay it off today, don't charge it.

Are you team credit or debit?

Grateful for the educators I collaborate with across the country!

I love getting emails with updates about how they are enjoying the program.

The NFL isn't just played on the field...
it's built upstairs.

Because talent alone sometimes isn't enough.

You need the locker room to believe in you....
But you also need the people upstairs--the executives, the business side--making decisions in your favor.

That's where teams are built.
That's where opportunities are created... or taken away.

Two sides of the same game.
And if you don't understand both, you're missing half of it.

Do you think the game is won on the field or built upstairs?

4th & Goal. April 28.

Monday Mindset💭

I get to live my dream.

Flying city to city, locker room to locker room...
not to talk football, but to talk about life after it.
About money. About ownership. About control.

Because the game doesn't last forever--but the decisions you make with your finances do.

I've seen it firsthand: the difference between athletes who earn money and those who build wealth.

My mission is simple-- empower players to take control of their future, understand their numbers, and make intentional decisions that last long after the final whistle.

This isn't just a job. Its purpose.

And I'm just getting started.

What does taking control of your future look like for you this week?

Everyone has a 4th & Goal moment.

A critical life play.

Doubt vs. Determination.

Believe. Be Brave. Fight. Conquer.

What's your moment right now?