Zane Gonzalez’s OCD Went Viral — Now He’s Owning The Moment

When Zane Gonzalez lined up for a game-winning field goal on national television, he had no idea millions would be talking about what happened before the ball barely snuck inside the upright to send the Commanders to the NFC Championship. The video went viral not because of the kick itself, but because of Zane’s “strange” pre-kick rituals — fixing his socks, adjusting his helmet, smoothing his hair. What the world saw as quirky or nervous habits were actually deeply ingrained OCD patterns he’s been navigating since childhood.

In this powerful interview, Zane opens up about what it felt like to go viral for something so personal, how he’s learned to perform under pressure while managing OCD, and why he’s done hiding it. From being misunderstood by commentators to finding support in the locker room, he shares the unfiltered story of living with OCD in the spotlight — and how choosing to own that moment is inspiring others to do the same.

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