Top NFL Players who went on to become huge and well respected actors in the entertainment industry:
Bubba Smith
After his playing days were over, the NFL star made it big in the entertainment world. After starting of with small roles with TV shows in early 70s, Smith slowly gained respect of prominent movie and TV roles. Mostly known for playing Hightower in the Police Academy series. A good physique and screen presence.
John Matuszak
Known for the role of Sloth in The Goonies. After making his film debut in the football film North Dallas Forty, amazing performances in Ice Pirates, One Crazy Summer. His fame came from comedy and physical actions in the name of entertainment.
Fred Williamson
The star has a bad ass image on screen and likes to keep it that way. The most realistic action stars of the 70s. Films like Hammer, Black Caesar has established himself as a bona fide movie star. He has more than 100 acting credits to his name.
Terry Crews
A comedian, TV host, Voice Over artist and a true blue action star with abundant magnetism. With over 90 credits assessed to him. He has earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in July of 2021.
Nnamdi Asomugha
Has played 10 seasons for the NFL, with time has slowly earned respect as a serious stage and film actor. After a few TV roles, he earned respect with Independant Spirit Award for his role in Crown Heights.
John David Washington
Only a member of the NFL practice squad, a supremely talent actor and 10 credits to his name since 2015. Since his debut he has garned over 42 acting nominations and seven wins. Known for roles in the HBO football series Ballers and films like Tenet, Malcolm & Marie.
Terry Bradshaw
Mostly starring in Comedian performances. Over the time he has played a self aware version of himself in various movies and TV shows. His career breakout came in the road comedies Hooper and The Cannonball Run. Considered for his screen presence and respectable acting.
Jim Brown
The most dominant football player of his era, turning his football presence into brute strength in acting and commanding screen presence with 52 acting credits. His natural persona made him one of the biggest and most well respected movie stars in the 70s.
Alex Karras
A mix of comedic range and bumbling buffoon Mongo in Blazing Saddles to the respectable patriarch George in Webster. Almost 40 credits to his name at the big and small screens. a sensitive side of acting display impressed the viewers.
Carl Weathers
A standout Film and TV actor in such iconic roles as Apollo Creed in Rocky, Dillon in Predator and many more. A good physique and slice of comic in his acting made his chords hit at the right place with the audience. He also received an Emmy nomination recently.
