Retired NFL player needed new path, decided to become a psychologist
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There are more than a few troubling stories of NFL players struggling to find their way once their football careers are done, but there are also many great stories like Kareem McKenzie's tale.
A fantastic story from the NFL's player engagement site tells of how McKenzie, who played in 161 games over 11 seasons with the New York Jets and New York Giants, needed something to do when his playing career was done after the 2011 season. McKenzie was just 32 and even though he had made plenty of money (including a $37 million deal in 2005) and was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Giants, he was really just beginning his life.
So he decided to become a psychologist.
The NFL site said McKenzie is on track to earn his Masters of Education in Professional Counseling from William Paterson University’s College of Education in 2016. He'll pursue his doctorate after that. He wants to provide counseling to retired athletes and also retired members of the military.
