Nate Boyer

Nate Boyer brings a unique perspective as a former U.S. Army Green Beret and NFL long snapper, offering insights on leadership, resilience, and transitioning to new challenges. After serving six years of distinguished service as a U.S. Army Green Beret, Nate Boyer embarked on an improbable journey into professional sports, joining the University of Texas Longhorns as a walk-on in 2010 despite having no prior experience in organized football.

His commitment to aiding fellow veterans and athletes also saw him move into media and film, appearing as Captain McCarthy in the Madden NFL 18 video game (2017), followed by roles in the 2018 film Den of Thieves and the FX series Mayans M.C. In 2020, Boyer starred in and produced the feature film Secret of Sinchanee. Drawing inspiration from his humanitarian work, military service, and the mission of MVP, he made his directorial debut with the feature film MVP in 2022, a project directly influenced by his experiences with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. Most recently, Boyer hosted the Discovery Channel reality series Survive the Raft in 2023, showcasing his unique insights on leadership and resilience from his diverse professional background to a national audience.