
Tyriq Withers, Actor shares how football paved unlikely path, trusting the process from winning an Orange Bowl with Florida State to starring in Hollywood films, faith, redefining success, turning grief into passion and Marlon Wayans' influence.
Published on Jan 6
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“Chasing greatness is grieving the person you once were.” Tyriq Withers
Ryan, Channing and Fred chop it up with Tyriq Withers, a rising actor making his mark in Hollywood, for an honest conversation about perseverance, processing grief, risk taking and how his journey is proof that purpose doesn’t always follow a straight line and what's meant to be will always be.
The conversation starts off with a fun story of Tyriq, a Jacksonville native, sharing how his childhood idol was a FAMILIAR guest speaker he had as a kid in elementary school... one guess? And you already know Chan and RC had a field day with the age jokes of Freddy T being that guy 20+ years ago! A die-hard Jaguars fan excited for the playoffs, he also opens up on the special meaning behind wearing a custom made "144" Shedeur Sanders jersey and how the bible verse he had imprinted on the sleeve changed his thought process.
Yes, his love of sports starts long ago and before stepping in front of the camera, Tyriq's first ...