When Ryan Leaf left Washington State for the NFL, many believed he was destined for greatness.

Unfortunately, Leaf went through troubles on the field and off that would eventually end his NFL career and almost his life. Instead of bouncing backwards, Leaf has bounced back and gained control over his demons and now he shares his stories of hardship, struggles, and redemption to various places including colleges across the nation.

On April 23rd, Leaf will come to Tuscaloosa for Vulnerable: A Conversation with Ryan Leaf at the Ferguson Student Center Great Hall from 2-3 p.m.

Leaf joined The Game with Ryan Fowler to discuss his upcoming trip to Tuscaloosa to talk with the Crimson Tide, discusses the night of the NFL Draft between him and Peyton Manning, and using his stories of struggles and redemption to current college players.

For more of Leaf's conversation with Ryan Fowler, make sure you watch the video above the article. Don't miss The Game weekday afternoons from 2-6 p.m. for the latest surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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