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Dwayne Johnson, known as "The Rock," played college football for the Miami Hurricanes before becoming a WWE superstar. He made a successful transition into acting and is now one of the biggest action stars in the world.
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Burt Reynolds, who played Paul Crewe in "The Longest Yard," was a college halfback at Florida State. Injuries led him to pursue a career in acting, where he achieved fame and success.
Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, tried his hand at acting. Although his movie career didn't take off, he starred in the TV show "Father Murphy."
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Mark Harmon, a former UCLA starting quarterback, transitioned to acting and gained recognition. He is well-known for his role as the lead in the TV series "NCIS."
John Matuszak, a Super Bowl-winning NFL player, ventured into acting after his football career. He is best remembered as Sloth in "The Goonies," but his life was tragically cut short.
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Jim Brown, a dominant running back, retired from the NFL at a young age and pursued acting. He landed a significant role in the iconic war film "The Dirty Dozen."
Carl Weathers, known for his roles in the "Rocky" movies and "Happy Gilmore," played football at San Diego State. After a brief football career, he transitioned to acting.
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Bill Goldberg, a professional wrestler, also played in the NFL and was the first player cut by the Carolina Panthers. He dabbled in acting, even portraying Santa Claus in a horror comedy film.
Brian Bosworth had a successful college career but only lasted a short time in the NFL. He attempted an acting career, although it didn't reach the same level of success as his football days.
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Terry Crews, known for his comedic roles, played in the NFL before transitioning to acting. He has appeared in shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Battle Dome."