Why did The Rock never play in the NFL?
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.