Why did the Rock never play in the NFL? Watch to find out the incredible journey that led him from football to wrestling to Hollywood! #TheRock #NFL #WWE #Hollywood #Journey
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00:00 Why did The Rock never play in the NFL?
00:03 The Rock was a football standout in college
00:05 at the University of Miami.
00:07 He signed on a full scholarship
00:09 and established himself during the 1991 season.
00:12 Even as a freshman, he impressed the coaches
00:14 with defensive coordinator and current LSU head coach,
00:18 Ed Orgeron, saying Dwayne Johnson could be an All-American.
00:22 However, fate had other ideas
00:24 and The Rock ended up injuring his shoulder.
00:27 He lost his spot in the team to Warren Sapp,
00:30 who went on to have a legendary NFL career.
00:32 The Rock ended up missing his chance in the NFL
00:35 and went undrafted.
00:37 He briefly played in the Canadian Football League
00:39 before following his family's legacy,
00:41 moving over to a career in pro wrestling.
00:44 During the Attitude Era, The Rock established himself
00:47 as one of the biggest stars in the WUE.
00:50 A call from Hollywood beckoned,
00:52 and The Rock has since become one of the highest paid
00:55 and most recognizable actors in the world.