Former NFL player Vince Young had all the potential in the world. Growing up in a low-income community in Houston, Texas, he didn’t have an easy start — but football was his means of escape. He earned a scholarship to the University of Texas and became the team’s star quarterback, leading the Longhorns to a national championship at the 2006 Rose Bowl.
With all eyes on him, Young was faced with a decision that would change the course of his career: finish out his senior year to continue his winning streak, or leave college early to join the NFL.
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On Sunday, Young will appear on the new OWN series “In Deep Shift with Jonas Elrod” to discuss his darkest moments and how he was able to rebuild and find new purpose in life. The episode airs Sunday, March 1 at noon ET on OWN.
