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African-American players of American football
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The list African-American players of American football includes
Rick Ross, Dwayne Johnson, Odell Beckham Jr., Colin Kaepernick and Plies.
The list consists of 3,537 members
and 3 sublists.
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Rick Ross
American rapper (born 1976)
Overview: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record executive.Date of birth: 28 January 1976Age: 48Nationality: AmericanOccupation: RapperGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm)Partner: Cristina Mackey (Dating)
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Reggie Bush
American football player (born 1985)
Overview: Reginald Alfred Bush Jr. (born March 2, 1985) is a former American football running back. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twice and won the Heisman Trophy ...Date of birth: 2 March 1985Age: 39Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm)Partner: Lilit Avagyan (Married) 0
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Dwayne Johnson
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1972)
Overview: Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock, is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of ...Date of birth: 2 May 1972Age: 52Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm)Partner: Lauren Hashian (Married) 0
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Odell Beckham Jr.
American, Football (American)
Overview: Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr. (born November 5, 1992), also widely known as OBJ, is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Baton Rouge ...Date of birth: 5 November 1992Age: 31Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 5' 11" (180 cm) 0
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Colin Kaepernick
American football quarterback
Overview: Colin Rand Kaepernick ( KAP-ər-nik; born November 3, 1987) is an American civil rights activist and football quarterback who is a free agent. He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the N ...Date of birth: 3 November 1987Age: 36Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 5" (196 cm) 0
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Plies
American football player
Overview: Algernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is the founder of Big Gates Records. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Washington ...Date of birth: 1 July 1976Age: 48Nationality: AmericanOccupation: RapperGender: MaleHeight: 5' 5" (165 cm) 0
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Michael Strahan
American football player and media personality (born 1971)
Overview: Michael Anthony Strahan (born November 21, 1971) is an American television host and former professional football player who was a defensive end and spent his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants ...Date of birth: 21 November 1971Age: 52Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 5" (196 cm)Partner: Marianna Hewitt (Dating) 0
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O.J. Simpson
American, Football (American)
Overview: Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024) was an American football player and actor who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. Regarded ...Date of birth: 9 July 1947Date of death: 10 April 2024Age: 76 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Terrell Owens
American football player (born 1973)
Overview: Terrell Eldorado Owens (born December 7, 1973), nicknamed T.O., is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. A six-time Pro Bowl selection ...Date of birth: 7 December 1973Age: 50Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm) 0
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Darnell Dockett
American football player (born 1981)
Overview: Darnell Maurice Dockett (born May 27, 1981) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played ...Date of birth: 27 May 1981Age: 43Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm)Partner: Darnell Nicole (Dating) 0
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Cam Newton
American football player (born 1989)
Overview: Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played nine seasons with the Carolina P ...Date of birth: 11 May 1989Age: 35Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 5" (196 cm)Partner: Jasmin Brown (Dating) 0
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DeSean Jackson
American football player (born 1986)
Overview: DeSean William Jackson (born December 1, 1986) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, where he was recognized ...Date of birth: 1 December 1986Age: 37Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 5' 11" (180 cm) 0
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Russell Wilson
American football and baseball player
Overview: Russell Carrington Wilson (born November 29, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Wilson initially played football and baseball for ... 1
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Hank Baskett
American football player
Overview: Henry Randall Baskett III (born September 4, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis ...Date of birth: 4 September 1982Age: 42Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Adawale Ogunleye
American football player
Overview: Adewale Ogunleye (born August 9, 1977) is a former American football defensive end who played eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted ...Date of birth: 9 August 1977Age: 47Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Darren Sharper
American football player (born 1975)
Overview: Darren Mallory Sharper (born November 3, 1975) is a former American football safety and former broadcaster. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons before which Sharper played ...Date of birth: 3 November 1975Age: 48Nationality: AmericanOccupation: CriminalGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Kerry Rhodes
American football player
Overview: Kerry Rhodes (born August 2, 1982) is an American actor and former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft ...Date of birth: 2 August 1982Age: 42Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm) 0
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Jim Brown
American football player and actor (1936–2023)
Overview: James Nathaniel Brown (February 17, 1936 – May 18, 2023) was an American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) ...Date of birth: 17 February 1936Date of death: 18 May 2023Age: 87 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Carl Weathers
American actor and football player (1948–2024)
Overview: Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024) was an American actor, director and gridiron football linebacker. His roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel ...Date of birth: 14 January 1948Date of death: 1 February 2024Age: 76 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Deion Sanders
American football player and coach (born 1967)
Overview: Deion Luwynn Sanders ( DEE-on; born August 9, 1967) is an American football coach and former professional football and baseball player. Sanders serves as the head football coach at the University of C ...Date of birth: 9 August 1967Age: 57Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm)Partner: Jasmine Rae (Dating) 0
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