Anyone who plays pro football knows he won't play forever, so players need to have post-football career plans in mind.
For some, finance is perfect. It's cutthroat and hypercompetitive, and it takes discipline to put in all those long hours.
So it should come as no surprise that a bunch of former football stars are working in trading, investment banking, and wealth management.
We've compiled a list of some of the best football players in finance. Many played professionally; others were college standouts. Some did internships at investment banks during the off-season while playing in the NFL. One even has a Super Bowl ring!
If we're missing any big names, email a bio and photo to jlaroche@businessinsider.com.
Former NFL wide receiver Wayne Chrebet now works at Stifel.
Finance Job: He's part of a six-person wealth-management team at Stifel with $2 billion in assets led by Ed Moldaver.
School: Hofstra University (c/o 1995)
Position: wide receiver
Pro Team: New York Jets
Highlights: Chrebet played 11 seasons for the Jets. He set the NFL record for receptions in a wide receiver's first two seasons. During his NFL career, he had 580 receptions and 41 touchdowns.
Investor Jack Brewer was the captain of three NFL teams.
Finance Job: Jack Brewer is the CEO of his namesake investment firm, The Brewer Group.
School: University of Minnesota and Executive Business Programs at Harvard School of Business (2005) and the Wharton School of Business (2006).
Position: safety
Pro Team(s): Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals
Highlights: He was the captain of three NFL teams.
Brad Daluiso, who works at Morgan Stanley, played in the NFL for 11 seasons.
Finance Job: He works at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, Finra records show.
School: UCLA
Position: kicker
Pro Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and the Oakland Raiders
Highlights: He played in two Super Bowls: XXVI for the Bills and XXXV for the Giants.
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