Walk-On to NFL w/ Jake Thieneman (Purdue → Giants/Colts/49ers): Perseverance, Injuries & All-In Performance

Former Purdue walk-on Jake Thieneman went from last man on the roster to scholarship starter—despite nine surgeries—and earned opportunities with the Giants, Colts, and 49ers (Super Bowl run). In this candid conversation, Jake breaks down the mindset, systems, and discipline that carried him through injuries, depth charts, and cuts. Then he unpacks the identity crash after sport, rebuilding fitness, and why he co-founded All-In Performance—including their 41-Day All-In Challenge for former athletes and high-level performers.

Topics:
• Walk-on mentality: regret-minimization, extra work, controllables
• Setbacks & surgeries → special teams → starter & bowl INT
• The 2018 Ohio State upset and big-game moments
• Pro shot: Pro Day, Giants minicamp, Colts preseason, 49ers practice squad
• Transition after sport: depression, yo-yo fitness, reclaiming identity
• All-In Performance: cohort coaching & the 41-Day All-In Challenge

Guest:

Jake Thieneman — Co-Founder, All-In Performance | Former Purdue Safety | NFL (Giants, Colts, 49ers)

IG: @jake.thenaman

Challenge/Coaching: [https://allinperformance.io/] — DM “ALL IN” to Jake on IG

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