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For USF鈥檚 (COPH) alumnus Sean Price, life has always been rooted in community, athletics and service. 

Raised in Citra, Fla., Price grew up playing and tossing the football in peanut fields while being raised by his grandparents. He arrived at the COPH after a decorated high school career at North Marion High School, where he was voted homecoming king and established himself as one of the nation's top tight end prospects. 

鈥淚t was athletics that was my first introduction to public health,鈥� Price said. 鈥淚 began to see how physical and mental health, community safety and access to resources all intersect. Public health gave me the framework to understand the power of prevention.鈥�

During his time as a 深夜看片 student, Price was also a standout tight end for the from 2012 to 2015. He balanced the demands of Division I athletics while pursuing a degree in . 

鈥淭he prevention approach and community impact of public health is what drew me in,鈥� he said. 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 violence prevention, mental health awareness or promoting physical activity, it鈥檚 all about improving quality of life at scale. I really liked that public health focuses on stopping problems before they start.鈥�

In the classroom Price said he was inspired by his COPH professors that pushed students to think beyond themselves. But his time wasn鈥檛 without challenges. 

鈥淏alancing coursework with professional responsibilities required time management and mental discipline,鈥� he said. 鈥淏ut those challenges sharpened me.鈥� During his time as a student Price earned American Conference All-Academic recognition. 

Outside of the classroom, he steadily developed into one of the most productive tight ends in USF football program history. , Price served as a team captain, earned Second Team All-American Athletic Conference honors and the Leeroy Selmon Award, plus he was named to the Mackey Award Watch List, which recognizes the nation's top tight ends. He appeared in all 13 games, helping lead the Bulls to one of the most successful seasons in program history.

Price pointed to two highlights during his time as a student. 鈥淚 loved the collaborative projects at  where we analyzed real-world health disparities and proposed solutions,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t felt meaningful and not just academic. I鈥檒l also never forget upsetting Temple at home and having the field rushed by proud fans in 2015.鈥�

鈥淯SF helped shape how I view leadership and community health,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t develops leaders who don鈥檛 just study public health, but who live it.鈥�

By the time he graduated, reported that Price held USF career records for a tight end, cementing his place among the program's all-time greats at the position. But Price鈥檚 definition of success had always been about more than statistics. His academic journey reflected the same discipline and determination that fueled his athletic success, preparing him for opportunities beyond football. 

After graduating with a in 2015, Price worked as a mental and physical health advocate for soldiers at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. The following year he worked at The Phoenix House helping individuals struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, tied to mental health struggles. 

鈥淚n both of those roles, I worked to help people transition back into the community through health and fitness,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 also supported community engagement through fitness initiatives. I organized group runs, wellness events and collaborations with local organizations to promote mental and physical health.鈥�

When the opportunity to play football came knocking again, Price answered. He played professionally--in both the NFL and XFL from 2019 to 2023-- with the Dallas Renegades, Orlando Apollos and Vegas Vipers.

鈥淎fter my professional athletic career, I transitioned into law enforcement where I currently serve with the Ocala Police Department as a SWAT member,鈥� he said. 

In his role, Price said his responsibilities include patrol operations, emergency response, community engagement and tactical operations.

鈥淧ublic health taught me prevention and systems thinking,鈥� Price said. 鈥淚 apply it every day in my job in de-escalation, community outreach, suicide awareness initiatives and building programs like the Movement Inspires Many (MIM) run club that focus on proactive wellness.鈥�

Price's impact has even extended into his free time in his community.  In 2025, he was inducted into the Marion County Youth Football League Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the league as players, coaches and volunteers. He was also named a Hometown Hero by the Ocala Police Department for his work building the MIM run club from a personal initiative into a community movement.

Reflecting on his time since being a student, Price mentioned the growth of the COPH. 鈥淲hat surprises me most is how much stronger the connection is between research and real-world impact,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what drew me into public health in the first place. The COPH isn鈥檛 just teaching public health, it鈥檚 actively shaping communities through policy, prevention initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration.鈥�

As for the future, Price said he plans to continue expanding community wellness initiatives, mentoring young athletes and potentially moving into broader leadership roles that combine public health, safety and community development.

Fast Four

What did you dream of becoming when you were young?

A professional athlete and someone who made an impact beyond the game.

Where would we find you on the weekend?

Leading a community run, training for a race or building something with my hands.

What superpower would you like to have?

The ability to instantly inspire confidence and resilience in others.

What鈥檚 your all-time favorite movie?

Remember the Titans. I like it for the themes of strong leadership, brotherhood and resilience.