Unfiltered with Jen Archuleta

Unfiltered: Episode 1 – Adam Archuleta

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In the premiere episode of Unfiltered with Jen Archuleta, I sit down with my husband, Adam Archuleta — former NFL safety and CBS Sports analyst — for a candid conversation about the grind behind the game and what it means to rebuild your identity when everything falls apart.


🏈 From Walk-On to NFL Star

Adam wasn’t recruited out of high school — no offers, no scholarship. But he walked on at ASU, played alongside Pat Tillman, and pushed himself relentlessly — eventually becoming the highest-paid safety in the NFL.


🧠 The Inner Battle

Adam suffered multiple concussions — and his fourth should have been career-ending. He opens up about the toll football took — not just on his body, but his mind. It’s a topic that’s part of the game, but rarely discussed in this depth.


💔 The Washington Chapter

His time in Washington came with pressure, injuries, and high expectations. It was a season of professional frustration and personal growth as he began to wrestle with who he was beyond the field.


🧢 Playing for Lovie Smith

Later in his career, Adam reunited with Coach Lovie Smith — someone he had played for before and deeply respected. They had a great relationship, and he hoped it would be a strong chapter. But at the same time, the global financial collapse hit, and Adam had a baby on the way. It was a time full of transition, uncertainty, and personal pressure — both on and off the field.


🎙️ Reinvention

They said he’d never make it in broadcasting. He went anyway. Today, he’s a respected analyst on CBS. We talk about rejection, staying grounded, and finding purpose beyond one identity.


❤️ Beyond the Helmet

You’ll hear what matters most to him now — his faith, his family, and living with meaning when the game is over.




The truth hurts, but it also heals.

Episode drops Monday — subscribe now so you don’t miss it!



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