Finding purpose and a sense of fulfillment after retiring from a career as a professional athlete can be a challenging task. The structured life and intense competitiveness that come with playing sports at the highest level often make it difficult for former athletes to recreate the same excitement in their post-playing days. However, center Ryan Jensen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was already prepared for life after football before officially walking away.
Jensen recently partnered with his former college rival and NFL offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to form GILK, a luxury home company based in Tampa. Their company primarily focuses on building homes in the Tampa/St. Petersburg and Denver areas. While Gilkey serves as the founder and CEO of GILK, Jensen holds the position of co-owner and partner.
