From the gridiron to the silver screen, few athletes have made the leap quite like Stevie Baggs Jr. In the latest installment of the Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series, Senior Writer Ed Easton Jr. sits down with the retired NFL linebacker turned actor to talk about his unique journey—and the lessons he's carried from the field to the set.

Baggs, who went undrafted out of Bethune-Cookman University, an HBCU powerhouse, opens up about the grit and determination it took to forge a decade-long NFL career. "There's a difference between having a helmet on and making plays and being on TV and doing scenes for a TV series," Baggs reflects. "People can actually see you, know who you are, and feel you. I had a lot of great fans as a football player, but the TV and film fans are a little bit different."

That transition wasn't just a hobby—it became a second career. Baggs has since appeared in hit shows like Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Necessary Roughness, and Star. He's also landed starring roles in Tyler Perry's drama/thriller Ruthless on BET+ and the Netflix sensation Cobra Kai, proving that the same discipline that fueled his tackles now drives his performances.

Whether you're a Chiefs fan, an aspiring athlete, or just someone who loves a good comeback story, this interview is a reminder that the path to success is rarely a straight line—but it's always worth the run.