DAVIE, Fla. -- Griff Whalen of the Miami Dolphins is the consummate NFL underdog. He is a smallish receiver at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. Whalen also went undrafted out of Stanford and had to fight for a roster spot in each of his four pro seasons.
Whalen says he must use every advantage he can get, which is why, two years ago, he decided to go on a vegan diet, eschewing red meat and seafood. It is part of Whalen’s goal to extend his NFL career and get an edge on his competition wherever possible.