Deejay Dallas on The U, Buying Wagyu Cows & the Jaguars Super Bowl Chances

Name: Deejay Dallas on The U, Buying Wagyu Cows & the Jaguars Super Bowl Chances
Uploaded: 2026-08-26T04:02:42-07:00
Duration: 45 min 44 s
Channel: Like a Farmer Podcast
Description: NFL receiver DJ Dallas discusses the transferable work ethic between his full-time ranching career and professional football, highlighting how diligence…

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About this episode NFL receiver DJ Dallas discusses the transferable work ethic between his full-time ranching career and profess… AI summary

NFL receiver DJ Dallas discusses the transferable work ethic between his full-time ranching career and professional football, highlighting how diligence and resilience are critical in both fields. He shares personal anecdotes about his recruitment journey to the University of Miami, his unique NFL experiences including throwing an interception on a trick play, and his admiration for coaches like Liam Coen and Mark Richt.

Key takeaways 5

Ranching work ethic translates directly to football: DJ Dallas emphasizes that 'due diligence' is essential in both ranching (e.g., securing fences to prevent cows from escaping) and the NFL (e.g., avoiding mistakes that lead to losing a job).
Recruitment loyalty: Dallas committed to the University of Miami specifically to follow head coach Mark Richt, despite being a Georgia native and having offers from other schools like Florida.
Unique NFL anecdote: Dallas threw an interception during a trick play where he lined up at quarterback, rolled out, and threw to DK Metcalf in the corner of the end zone.
Admiration for Liam Coen: Dallas praises Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, comparing his leadership and tenacity to Mark Richt, noting Coen's ability to lead men and take risks.
Mount Rushmore of football players: Dallas identifies Jim Brown, Tom Brady, Devin Hester, and Michael Vick as the four greatest players who changed their respective positions or the game itself.

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“Due diligence is you got to do your due diligence with everything that you know the ranch comes with. And that is at the football too. No doubt. I mean, you know, if you don't do your due diligence... you'll end up without a job.”

▶ 3:38 DJ Dallas explains how the meticulous attention to detail required in ranching, such as fixing fences, applies directly to maintaining a professional football career.
“I didn't even fall in love with football for the game at first. Fell in love with football. My nana used to work at the high school. And I used to sit near the band... I fell in love with like the atmosphere, the the music, the feel.”

▶ 5:18 Dallas shares that his initial passion for football was rooted in the cultural atmosphere and music of high school games before he fell in love with the actual gameplay.
“I'm about to [laughter] win a Super Bowl. I'm about to win a Super Bowl." And then in comes Superman. fourth and freaking I don't know. I'm like, bro, there's no way he got that.”

▶ 24:02 Dallas recounts his excitement after winning the AFC South with the Jaguars, only to have his hopes dashed by Harrison Butker's game-winning kick against the Chiefs.
“Ranching is not easy. It's not easy. But I got into it. I'm thinking like, you watch Yellowstone... you like, 'Oh, this is easy.' They make it look like a cakewalk.'... I bought a rehab and I had to fix fences. We had to demolish some stuff.”

▶ 43:41 Dallas debunks the romanticized view of ranching seen on TV, describing his property as a 'rehab' that required significant hard work and renovation.