The marriage of football and cinema has gone back decades, so it only makes sense that a lot of actors once played college football when they were much younger.
Playing team sports and acting in a movie or TV show have several things in common that help each the disciplines of each. For instance, in both endeavors, you need a lot of discipline, plenty of training, you have to rely on others, listen to direction, and you have to play your role to its fullest.
26 Star Actors Who Once Played College Football
When we say these guys are “star actors” and “football studs,” we are using those terms liberally in many cases.