Mandarich told his story, including the heavy use of steroids, to ESPN in April of 2009.ESPN.com: Steroids Fueled Spectacular Rise and Fall

During his senior year at Michigan State, Mandarich was considered the best offensive draft ever; Sports Illustrated nicknamed him The Incredible Bulk. After being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1989, Mandarich arrived at camp 15 pounds lighter than his college playing weight. His bad footwork and and reduced size led to him being cut by the Packers after three years.YouTube: Tony Mandarich Segment (Time: 2:42)

He went on to play three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before retiring from the NFL in 1998.

• Keteyian: You went into Green Bay essentially a drug addict?
• Mandarich: Mmm hmm, not the same, not the same person they drafted…I got to the point where it was a struggle to workout three or four times-a-week because the priority of getting high was above the priority of working out.--Tony Mandarich, Inside the NFLSports by Brooks: ... Mandarich Admits Steroid, Drug Use (September 30, 2008)