CINCINNATI — Former Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the football team at Taft High School, providing some motivation and an upgrade to the team's locker room.

The Moeller High School and Ohio State graduate shared his journey with the players, emphasizing perseverance through challenges both on and off the field.

"I think it would be best to tell you a little bit about my story, how I got here, why I'm still here in Cincinnati," Hubbard told the players.

He spoke candidly about being drafted by the Bengals, the challenges he faced making weight to play before entering the NFL and the importance of maintaining motivation through difficult times.

"Especially dark days, you gotta trust your foundation, the people around you, know why you're doing thi

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