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United States Chris Borland has transitioned from a promising NFL athlete to an advocate for athlete well-being, sharing insights on brain health and career transitions.
Borland partners with the After The Impact Fund, a non-profit organization focused on helping veterans with PTSD and athletes with concussions. His involvement supports the fund's mission to assist individuals in adjusting to retirement and addressing health issues post-career.
Borland co-founded a company with Olivia Hancock focused on telling athletes' stories off the field. This venture aims to highlight the lives and experiences of athletes beyond their playing careers.
Christopher Randall Borland, born on December 26, 1990, in Kettering, Ohio, demonstrated exceptional athletic talent from a young age. During his time at Archbishop Alter High School, he excelled across multiple sports, earning first-team All-state honors in football and serving as team captain and MVP. His collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin saw him achieve significant recognition, including being named the Big Ten Conference’s Freshman of the Year in 2009. He was also a three-time First-team All-Big Ten selection and was awarded Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Linebacker of the Year in 2013, solidifying his reputation as a formidable presence on the field.
Borland’s performance at Wisconsin led to his selection by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he quickly made an impact, stepping into a starting role due to injuries to veteran players. He recorded significant statistics, including 108 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions, earning him the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month award for November 2014 and a place on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. His notable achievements included recovering a crucial overtime fumble against the New Orleans Saints and securing two interceptions in a single game against the New York Giants.
Despite a promising start to his professional career, Borland made the decision to retire from the NFL on March 16, 2015, after just one season. His retirement was prompted by concerns over potential long-term brain damage from football, making him one of the first NFL players to publicly cite such concerns for an early career exit. Following his retirement, Borland has become an outspoken advocate for athlete brain health, contributing to documentary series and working with organizations focused on supporting athletes and veterans in their transitions and addressing health issues.
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