At the 2015 NFL Rookie Symposium, former NBA star Chris Herren shared his emotional story of substance abuse and how it ruined his career. See what he had to say, and how some Texans responded to the passionate message.
The latest class of NFL rookies were in attendance at the 2015 NFL Rookie Symposium in Ohio. Each day started at 7 a.m. and went as late as 9 p.m. The three-day program wrapped up with a trip to the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Here's a picture of the Texans' rookies at the event:
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Over the course of the event, the rookies heard from motivational speakers and group panels of former players who outlined the reality of what these young athletes can expect during their careers, and how to avoid devastating pitfalls along the way.