Celebrity Sport: 45 Stars You Never Knew Were High School and College Athletes
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – Football
Most people are familiar with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s career history, which saw him go from WWE superstar to confirmed movie star. There is, however, a chapter prior to Johnson’s tenure as a beloved and record-breaking wrestling champ.
His high school football prowess won him a slew of Division I scholarship offers, but he decided to attend the University of Miami on an athletic scholarship, where he graduated in 1995. As a defensive lineman, Johnson appeared in 39 games and racked up 77 tackles. He drew on his football expertise in “Ballers,” in which he depicts a star NFL player. He starred in “Red Notice” in 2021.
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