Standing at 6’5, 2 Chainz aka Tauheed Epps was a big-time basketball player who went to Alabama State on a full athletic scholarship.

Joel McHale wasn’t a star, but he was able to walk-on and play tight end at Washington.

Matthew Fox played wide out for Columbia, but after putting up a 2-38 record during his time with the team, he smartly decided that his future wasn’t on the field.

George Clooney tried out for the Cincinnati Reds after high school, but was cut before being signed.

Carl Weathers, the star of everything from Happy Gilmore to Predator, started as a football linebacker who played for John Madden’s Raiders.

Jason Lee was a pro skater who had his own Airwalk shoe before hitting it big and becoming a go-to actor for Kevin Smith.

Burt Reynolds was Florida State running back with a load of potential before a car accident ended his football dream. He ended up doing ok down the stretch though.

Jason Statham didn’t play a traditional sport, but he did compete for England’s national diving team.

Edward Norton also competed in a non-traditional sport, as an elite rower before he injured his back.

Mark Harmon was UCLA’s starting QB for 2 years, locking down a 17-5 record and beating the national champion Cornhuskers.

Ed O’Neill was a football player who was good enough to take the field for Youngstown State and Ohio University.

Jon Stewart was a good enough soccer player to make the William and Mary squad.

Vinnie Jones, famous for playing Juggernaut in X-Men and his role in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels was a tough-as-nails midfielder for Chelsea and Leeds United, among others.