The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates design — the process of taking a great idea and turning it into a reality. With about 60 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the gallery illustrates the role technology plays in great design and engineering.

As one of the Autodesk gallery ambassadors, I was excited when Julia Papapietro McFarland, Manager of Gallery Events and Marketing Programs, asked me to do a tour for some NFL players. As someone who grew up watching football, I wanted to see who I would be conducting a tour for:

• Dontari Poe

  
  source: Wikipedia

  Dontari Poe plays defensive tackle and is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Memphis. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs 11^th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft.

• Jalen Mills

  
  source: NBC10

  Jalen Mills is a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for Louisiana State University.

• La’el Colins

  
  source: Before It's News

  La'el Collins is a guard for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Louisiana State University where he won the Jacobs Blocking trophy, recognizing Southeastern Conference's top offensive lineman, in 2014.

• Moise Fokou

  
  source: GCobb.com

  Moise Fokou is a Cameroon-born linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 7^th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland and Frostburg State. Fokou has also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, and New Orleans Saints.

• Omar Sillah

  
  source: LinkedIn

  Omar Sillah is president at Spectra Management Advisors, LLC. Spectra Management Advisors is a business management firm that provides the perfect balance of supervision over finances and the relief from having to manage wealth all by one's self. Omar specializes in prevent defense.

• Jane Bolander

  
  source: LinkedIn

  Jane Bolander is the owner of JSY Public Relations. JSY helps their clients achieve the best local, national, and global exposure possible in every media outlet: radio, TV, written publications. They have been able to gain exposure in every demographic, from sports enthusiasts to kids and adults to the pop fans, depending on their desired fan base. They have also garnered a lot of international press, focusing on Europe and Asia. Jane runs a 4.5 40. You should see Jane run.

• Geoff Zawolkow

  
  source: Lab Quality Confab

  Geoff Zawolkow is CEO at Lab Sensor Solutions. Lab Sensor Solutions specializes in IoT Sensors for the Healthcare industry. They increase patient safety while helping customers meet regulatory requirements, reduce costs, and save lives. Geoff excels on special teams.

• Jarie Bolander

  
  source: LinkedIn

  Jarie Bolander is co-founder and chief operating officer at Lab Sensor Solutions. Jarie is an engineer by training and an entrepreneur by nature who loves building products that make an impact. He's also the editor-in-chief of TheDailyMBA.com and the author of three books. Jarie excels at wide receiver.

OK, those last four aren't football players, but it was fun to write them up as if they were.

The Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is a guided tour on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm and a self-guided audio tour available anytime. Admission is free. Visit us.

Pregame preparation is alive in the lab.