Posted on Apr 30, 2015
NFL Draft 2015 Dreams: Ex-Army QB Trent Steelman's 2nd Chance at Making the NFL
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Awesome, I wish hime the best. I am reminded of Roger Starbauch and David Robinson.
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I don't know. When going to West Point he had to know what his obligation would be after graduating.
Some people give up their NFL dreams to serve. I.E. Pat Tillman.
Some people give up their NFL dreams to serve. I.E. Pat Tillman.
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CSM Michael Lynch To quote from the article:
"“Right after the 2013 NFL Draft, literally, as soon as the last pick was taken, I got a call from the Baltimore Ravens, who wanted to sign me as a free agent,” Steelman said. “That was probably the highest moment in my life.”
The euphoria of finally signing with an NFL team was short-lived, however. Steelman could not get out of his five-year commitment to the military, he said.
“It was difficult," he added. "Knowing that my dream was right there at my fingertips, only to be taken away or slip away, was something that kept me up at night. It was hard."
Disappointed, but understanding of the situation, Steelman returned to the Army to proudly serve his country. Two years later, while stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, Steelman said he got an unexpected call from the Army telling him that he was free to pursue his dream."
Steelman has completed 2 out of his 5 years of commitment. The Army released him from the rest of it. Plenty of people join the Military for school benefits, they don't get to just leave after they graduate. Especially not to go to jobs where the minimum pay is $435,000, and they couldn't have gotten the job without the Military. He should have to at least do a reserve commitment. UFC fighter Tim Kennedy fought in the UFC while being on Active Duty. SFC Kennedy transitioned to Texas Army National Guard and currently serves in the position of Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. The Army can be accommodating.
"“Right after the 2013 NFL Draft, literally, as soon as the last pick was taken, I got a call from the Baltimore Ravens, who wanted to sign me as a free agent,” Steelman said. “That was probably the highest moment in my life.”
The euphoria of finally signing with an NFL team was short-lived, however. Steelman could not get out of his five-year commitment to the military, he said.
“It was difficult," he added. "Knowing that my dream was right there at my fingertips, only to be taken away or slip away, was something that kept me up at night. It was hard."
Disappointed, but understanding of the situation, Steelman returned to the Army to proudly serve his country. Two years later, while stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, Steelman said he got an unexpected call from the Army telling him that he was free to pursue his dream."
Steelman has completed 2 out of his 5 years of commitment. The Army released him from the rest of it. Plenty of people join the Military for school benefits, they don't get to just leave after they graduate. Especially not to go to jobs where the minimum pay is $435,000, and they couldn't have gotten the job without the Military. He should have to at least do a reserve commitment. UFC fighter Tim Kennedy fought in the UFC while being on Active Duty. SFC Kennedy transitioned to Texas Army National Guard and currently serves in the position of Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. The Army can be accommodating.
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CSM Michael Lynch
I understand that but he stayed with it until the Army let him go and I do agree he should have a reserve commitment It'd be interesting to see also if he has to payback any of the college $ since he didn't fulfill the whole contract, but pay grades above us. I still wish him the best of luck and hope that it is what he truly wanted if and when he does reach it. The Army can be over accommodating at times
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CSM Michael Lynch I agree. Above my pay grade. I wish him the best as well. I can definitely see him being made to pay back money to the Army.
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CSM Michael Lynch
WO1 (Join to see) Roger that and hopefully it brings some good light on the Army and our veterans.
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