Ted Ginn Jr. opens up like never before. From the gritty streets of Cleveland to the sun-soaked stadiums of the NFL, Ginn shares a raw, inspiring, and at times hilarious journey through his 14-year professional football career.
Drafted 9th overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 NFL Draft, Ginn instantly became one of the most polarizing picks in franchise history. In this episode of The Fish Tank podcast, he reflects on the controversy surrounding his selection, his battles for respect in the locker room, and what it felt like to be booed before ever playing a snap.
Ginn also dives deep into:
His roots at Glenville High School and Cleveland's football legacy
Rookie hazing stories with Jason Taylor and Channing Crowder
Feeding the entire Dolphins locker room (with help from his wife and a LOT of Popeyes)
That unforgettable two kick return touchdown game against the New York Jets
Getting traded to the 49ers and proving the doubters wrong
Reinvigorating his career in Carolina
And his special bond with Dolphins great Chris Chambers
Stick around for our fan-favorite final segment: The Two-Minute Drill – where we hit Ted with a lightning round of fun, fast-paced questions!
Whether you're a Miami Dolphins fan, a Cleveland football junkie, or just love behind-the-scenes NFL stories, this one is a must-watch.
Chapters included in the description for easy navigation.
Keywords:
Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins, NFL Draft, Glenville High School, Cleveland football, kick return touchdowns, Channing Crowder, Jason Taylor, Chris Chambers, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Fish Tank Podcast, behind the scenes NFL, football locker room stories, Two-Minute Drill, special teams, Cam Cameron draft, Dolphins history, NFL podcast
Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.
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Chapters
01:43.767 Growing Up at Glenville High
05:24.834 Cleveland Roots and Football Culture
12:59.31 Seth’s Cleveland Connection
14:12.014 Draft Day Chaos and Reactions
15:06.316 Cam Cameron's Controversial Draft Pick
17:54.203 Life Inside the Dolphins Locker Room
20:20.378 Overcoming the 'Bust' Label
22:32.737 Jason Taylor’s Rookie Demands
24:08.534 Mentorship from Chris Chambers
29:32.536 Adjusting to the NFL as a Rookie
29:57.159 Feeding the Dolphins Locker Room
47:25.366 Double Kick Returns vs the Jets
50:41.484 Special Teams as a Launchpad
51:58.842 Traded to the 49ers
58:56.591 Reviving His Career in Carolina
01:09:38 The Two-Minute Drill Fun
