On this episode of The Science of Fishing, Mark Farag sits down with Tennessee Titans star Jeff Simmons — one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive linemen — to talk about the unexpected place he finds peace: fishing.Jeff shares how he teamed up with pro angler Jaselyn Berthelot and the Mississippi Blues Angling Club at SFC’s The Catch — a competitive fishing event that brought athletes and anglers together on the water. What started as a high-energy tournament turned into a personal reminder for Jeff about why he loves fishing in the first place.They dive into how fishing helps Jeff decompress from the pressure of NFL life, the mindset overlap between sports and the outdoors, and what it means to find stillness in a high-impact world. From battling in the trenches on Sundays to chasing redfish on the Gulf, Jeff opens up in a way fans rarely get to hear.Whether you’re into football, fishing, or stories that hit deeper than stats and scales — this episode brings it all together.Football. Fishing. Focus. And the people who live it.🎣SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Bloody Battery: www.bloodybattery.comIf you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: markfarag@thescienceoffishing.comREEL IN SOME MERCH: www.thescienceoffishing.com/merchFOLLOW SCIENCE OF FISHING:Instagram: @scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/)TikTok: @scienceoffishing (https://www.instagram.com/scienceoffishing/)Youtube: @scienceoffishing (https://www.youtube.com/@scienceoffishing)Facebook: Science of Fishing (http://facebook.com/scienceoffishing)Twitter: @scienceoffish (https://twitter.com/scienceoffish)If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget to hit that like button and share this video with your fishing buddies!