SEATTLE – Kenneth Farrow walked out to practice on one of those rare February sunny Seattle days and called out to one of his teammates.

“What’s up Sea Moss Man?” the running back said.

Farrow was talking to tight end Evan Rodriguez, who flashed a smile back to his teammate.

Rodriguez has become the Sea Moss Man, because he swears by the stuff. In fact, when the 31-year-old isn’t playing football, he is selling it through his business – Health, Wealth & Impact.

“It changed my life, basically,” Rodriguez said. “I’m moving to a natural state of mind. Sea moss is a natural plant that grows in the ocean. Our body needs minerals and, being an athlete, it’s important for us to make sure our bodies are on point, both recovery-wise and for longevity.”

During a football career that has taken Rodriguez all across the country through a variety of leagues, the tight end has learned that taking care of his body is the key to longevity.

“If we’re not giving our bodies what it needs, we’re not investing in ourselves,” Rodriguez said. “I came to find out sea moss has 92 minerals and the body contains 102 minerals. It’s like, ‘wow, that’s 92 minerals the body needs.’

“I was never really getting those minerals earlier. It really changed my life.”

In addition to the sea moss, Rodriguez has also embraced a vegan diet, although he does indulge in the occasional Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup – “I pick and choose my battles,” he said with a laugh.

“I feel a lot more focused,” he said. “My thoughts are clearer. My recovery time is better and that goes along with being vegan, too, not just the sea moss."