Gridiron to Heartstrings: Tyriq Withers Breaks Out in Love Love and Reminders of Him
Tyriq Withers, a former Florida State football player turned actor, is breaking out as a romantic lead in Love Love opposite Isabel May and as Ledger in Reminders of Him; a Variety profile traces how the Jacksonville native channels personal loss—including the 2021 death of his brother Kionte—into his performances, builds his career with executive producing, and pursues directing, all while balancing vulnerability with star appeal and pushing from football to film and TV stardom.
