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The dream of playing in the NFL isn't for everyone. After experiencing stardom in college football, some players decide that fame isn't for them and prefer to step away from the spotlight for a 9-to-5 job. This is exactly what Washington Huskies star linebacker Drew Fowler did.
Fowler played five seasons with the Huskies, accumulating 40 tackles-26 of them solo-in 48 games. He was part of the team that lost the national final in 2024 to Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines and could have had a bright future in the NFL.
However, after losing the national championship, a gray 2024-2025 season, and the departure of head coach Kalen DeBoer, Fowler decided to seek professional success in other areas. He announced this decision in a humorous and positive post on X (formerly Twitter).
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Fowler declares... for the job market
While former teammates such as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and receiver Rome Odunze entered the 2024 Draft to pursue their professional football careers, Fowler opted to enter the job market after his optional fifth year.
"I'm officially declaring for the job market," Fowler wrote on X. "I need a job. If you or anybody you know has an employment opportunity, I am your guy," he said, accompanied by a profile photo on LinkedIn with the well-known #OPENTOWORK banner.
After thanking his coaches, team staff, former teammates, and teachers, Fowler began the challenging task of selling himself to potential employers. "Gritty, hardworking, sneaky, athletic, locker room guy-will bring my lunch pail to work," Fowler described himself, hoping to attract a job offer.
Prepared beyond the field
According to his LinkedIn profile, Fowler has more to offer than his ability to tackle a running back. He graduated with honors from UW's Foster School of Business and completed summer internships at Aletheian Wealth Advisors, Coast Group of Companies, and Adobe Sales Academy.
His former teammates, friends, and fans were quick to congratulate him on his decision and wish him luck in this new stage of his life. If Fowler shows the same work ethic he had on the playing field in his next job, there's no doubt he's on his way to success.