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Call The Huddle

Call The Huddle

Written by: Zavier Gussett
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"Call The Huddle" introduces stories and conversations for fans from all levels of football and sports. Connect at @CallTheHuddle on Instagram, X or YouTube

Zavier Gussett 2022
Football (American) Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Justin Joly: "I love to compete," | NFL outlook, Iona Prep HS, College growth, Adversity & More! (FULL INTERVIEW)
    Apr 22 2026

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former UCONN and NC State tight end Justin Joly joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career as he gets ready for the next chapter. Joly played at Iona Prep high school in New York before heading to UCONN in 2022.

    Following two years in action with the Huskies under head coach Jim Mora, Joly transferred to NC State for his final two years of college football while putting up a team-high 11 receiving touchdowns between 2024 and 2025.

    The 6-foot-3, 241 pound native of Brewster, New York said he loved his upbringing at Iona Prep in NY, and said it was an experience that made him who he is today. Joly has always been a dominating athlete, and is looking to become a special player on his next team at the NFL level.

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    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Preview

    0:17 Intro

    0:43 Icebreakers

    4:18 Justin Joly's Lego sets

    5:07 Reason for No. 7

    5:55 NY music/Drill Rap

    7:15 Undergrad Degree at UCONN/NC State

    9:09 Final icebreaker

    9:51 Justin Joly quote breakdown

    11:03 Iona Prep, HC Joe Spagnolo

    15:10 Background in versatility

    15:40 Physical growth

    16:55 Leadership

    17:53 Playing w/ NC State's CJ Bailey

    19:22 Goal setting

    21:28 NC State's Gavin Locklear, TE room

    22:55 UCONN/NC State Impressions

    25:00 Meeting new people in football

    25:52 NFL meetings

    27:04 Reflecting on Justin's growth

    29:36 Turning adversity into advice

    JUSTIN JOLY'S PROFILE

    https://gopack.com/sports/football/roster/justin-joly/15249

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    31 mins
  • Jacobian Guillory: "Football means more to me," | LSU experience, Brian Kelly, Fatherhood & More!
    Apr 21 2026

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former LSU defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far as he gets ready for the next level. Following six years playing with the Tigers, Guillory proved he's a valuable teammate and leader while showcasing his ability in the trenches.

    Through his final season with LSU, Guillory started in all 13 games while putting up 21 tackles, four tackles for loss and a career-high 1.5 sacks by the end of 2025. The 6-foot-2 D-lineman from Alexandria, Louisiana showed he can make an impact on all three downs in 2025, and has plenty to offer to his next program at the NFL level.

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=en

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqR

    X: https://x.com/CallTheHuddle

    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Preview

    0:21 Intro

    0:46 Icebreakers

    11:55 6 year career at LSU

    13:05 Louisiana impressions 14:10

    Why is LSU football different?

    15:48 Lessons from injury

    19:25 2025 offseason, career year

    22:02 Favorite parts of NFL process

    25:52 Transfer portal thoughts

    28:30 Growths in 2025

    29:45 LSU Coach Kyle Williams

    31:54 Coach Ed Orgeron

    33:02 Impact from coach Brian Kelly

    34:50 LSU's Garrett Nussmeier impressions

    38:32 Lane Kiffin's fit at LSU

    41:38 Strengths/Weaknesses on the field

    45:14 Lessons becoming a father

    47:40 Turning adversity into advice

    JACOBIAN GUILLORY'S PROFILE

    https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/jacobian-guillory/

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    50 mins
  • Kahlil Benson: "I've played with two Heismans" | 2025 title w/ Indiana, Lessons, Coach Prime & more!
    Apr 6 2026

    After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, former Indiana and Colorado right tackle Kahlil Benson joined the Call The Huddle podcast to talk his career so far as he gets ready for the next level. Following four years with the Hoosiers, Benson transferred to Colorado in 2024 before heading back to Indiana for a perfect campaign in 2025.

    Through his final season with the Hoosiers, Benson played in all 16 games at right tackle while starting in 12, and said he took plenty away from the experience. The 6-foot-6, 320 pound native of Southaven, Mississippi showed he can match up against the best edge rushers in the nation, and will offer a valuable O-lineman to his next group at the NFL level.

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthehuddle/?hl=en

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-the-huddle/id1661014940

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eKY6fLbon3Z7hfm3LIlqR

    X: https://x.com/CallTheHuddle

    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Intro

    0:30 Icebreakers

    13:03 First time at Indiana (2020-2023)

    18:09 2025 w/ Indiana

    24:10 Football lessons

    26:41 2025 matchups

    28:32 Coach Deion Sanders impressions

    30:50 Comparing Colorado/Indiana cultures

    38:33 Strengths & Weaknesses before NFL

    40:10 Pro Day, Offseason process

    42:15 Turning adversity into advice

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    45 mins
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