I’ll never forget the day when I discovered that Terry Crews was an athlete in the NFL! I remember flipping through the channels on my TV one evening until I stopped on ESPN and saw Terry doing a sideline interview. I nearly choked, “Terry Crews? In the NFL? Wow!” I definitely had to find out more.
So, I did a bit of digging and found out that Terry was indeed in the NFL. He was a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams from 1991 to 1997, signed as an undrafted player. I’ve gotta give it to him, that’s impressive. I couldn’t believe it – Terry was never an average looking guy, he always had a body that screamed fitness.
But he was more than just an NFL player – Terry was also a member of the American Football League’s World Bowl VII championship team. Yeah, I’m talking about real, legitimate experience here. The fact that he was able to balance a professional football career with his acting and comedy career is nothing short of amazing. Did I mention he’s also a painter, sculptor and musician? It’s no wonder that he’s so respected.
I’ve always been a fan of Terry’s. As his career has taken off, I’ve watched him go from strength to strength, and I honestly feel he’s a great role model for anyone regardless of age, gender, or race. His willingness to take risks and put himself out there has truly inspired me in a lot of ways.
Especially when I think about his NFL career. What started out as an underdog story – Terry being signed with no draft – ended in success. His mental and physical resilience throughout the rigors of the NFL can’t be ignored. He truly taught the world that hard work pays off, and it’s something I’m always trying to remind myself.
Nowadays, Terry has shifted his focus to charity, acting, and working out… like, ALL the time (he’s really stayed ripped over the years!) He even does some pretty amazing fitness challenges on his social media. He directs most of his energy towards projects he’s passionate about, and he’s still in great shape at 53. The combination of his NFL experience and fitness knowledge is truly something to be admired.
But I know what you might be wondering… why did Terry stop playing in the NFL? Well, let’s just say loyalty and commitment to his team didn’t exactly work out the way he wanted. He decided to pursue his acting and comedy career, despite the NFL’s offer to stay with the Rams. To me, this speaks a lot to his character and loyalty to himself and his goals, and his ability to make decision for his bigger future.
So, there you have it… Terry Crews in the NFL. Who would have thought! It’s inspiring to learn the story behind his career journey and the determination he had to take risks and make bold moves. It’s an example any of us can follow to stay determined to reaching our own goals no matter what.