by: Chandler Vessels 34 minutes ago ChandlerVessels
As Ian Schieffelin prepares to make the transition from the basketball court to the football field at Clemson , he sought the advice of a player who had been in his shoes. The Tigers power forward turned tight end revealed he had conversations with Mo Alie-Cox about what to expect.
Like Schieffelin, Alie-Cox began his college career as a basketball player. He played four seasons with VCU from 2013-17 and never played a down of football in that time.
But once his time in college ended, Alie-Cox decided to put the pads back on for the first time since high school. He tried out for the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 and made the team, turning it into a long term career.
Alie-Cox is set to return for his eighth season in Indianapolis in 2025, having made millions from playing football. Schieffelin is hopeful that, with a bit of an earlier start, he can potentially carve out a similar path.