The future holds the possibility to be great or terrible, and since it has not yet occurred it remains simultaneously both.

Brandt hosts NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." He previously was a producer and writer for "The Jim Rome Show" and "Jim Rome on Showtime," in addition to hosting a weekly segment on "Rome."

In 2001, Brandt was cast as a member of MTV's "The Real World: Chicago," which was followed by a three-year career on "Days of Our Lives." From 1998-2001, Brandt attended Princeton University, where he was also a running back.

The Stevenson High School alum was a three-time All-Conference running back during his high school career and was the team's "Big Gun Award" winner in 1997, which is an award voted on by teammates that recognizes the most valuable varsity player. He also recently co-hosted the Orange Carpet at the 23rd annual Bears Care Gala at Soldier Field.