The California Golden Bears had their best offensive line performances in the early 2000s. One of the mainstays of that squad up front is Ryan O’Callaghan, who helped open wide running lanes for Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett and JJ Arrington and protect Aaron Rodgers.
O’Callaghan would win the Morris Trophy in 2005, awarded to the best Pac-12 offensive lineman. He would
Today, O’Callaghan opened up his sexuality, coming out as gay.
O’Callaghan struggled with suicidal thoughts throughout his football career, trying to conceal his sexuality and maintain strength in a hyper-masculine world.