Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: Doctor
At the same time that he played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif also managed to graduate from medical school in 2018. That year, he signed a $41 million deal with the NFL club, so we don’t think he can pursue a medical practice anytime soon. Nonetheless, he is the only active medical doctor in the league. Isn’t it amazing that he is a starter on such a great team as well?
Kareem McKenzie: Counselor
This might be one of the weirdest transitions from a football career. Considering how demanding an NFL career can be, Kareem McKenzie decided to go on and become a psychologist instead. According to him, he benefited from counseling as an active player. This is the reason why he now wants to devote himself to helping out his colleagues who have left the league. Recently, he earned a Masters of Education in Professional Counseling degree. Moreover, he is now pursuing a doctorate!