Most people think that it’s glamorous to play in the NFL, but did you know that a report by the NFLPA revealed that a career in the league only lasts an average of three years? It goes without saying that these former players had to look for a different job after they were done playing. A huge portion of them no longer play by the age of 30, so they are still pretty young by the time they are out. Some of them have gone on to become train conductors, Uber drivers, and even teachers! We bet you won’t expect their double lives of sorts. That’s right – a couple of these NFL stars have been doing these things when they were still active in the NFL!
Ricardo Silva: Geometry Teacher
The former safety for the Detroit Lions only lasted 14 games in the league, but he has since moved on to a meaningful field. He now works as a geometry teacher! Moreover, he is part of Teach for America, which allows him to teach children at a Washington school. He was only 26 years old when he was booted from the Carolina Panthers, but he did not opt to stay on the field. Instead of playbooks, he decided to teach textbooks instead.
Ricardo Silva: Geometry Teacher
Tony McGee: Freight Emperor
Tony McGee spent 11 seasons in the league as a tight end, so we can see how he developed his mental strength. This was something that became useful even when he stopped playing. He dabbled in several business ventures after his time on the field, although none of them were successful. But he did not lose hope, and later entered the shipping industry. He was able to launch and developed the freight company HNM Global Logistics. During its first year alone, the company was able to bring in more than $1 million! Needless to say, they are still doing exceptionally well. How awesome is that?
Tony McGee: Freight Emperor
