TV Stars Who Played High School Football – Before The Fame
In honor of America’s favorite pastime, here’s a look at some small screen stars who got their first tastes of fame by tackling, punting and passing for their high school football teams. By Aaron RasmussenTHEN: Seen here in his Freshman Year in 1990, Ryan played Varsity Football for Peachtree Junior High, Atlanta, GA.
NOW: Can’t imagine sappy sweet Ryan Seacrest as the toughest guy on the turf? Think again. Ryan’s high school football coach, David Kelly, says his star defensive back was “feisty” and “would knock the crap out of people.” It turns out Ryan was even more fierce playing the entertainment industry. He’s executive produced some major hits—he’s to blame for reality shows Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Shahs of Sunset— and he’s host of the popular radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the singing competition American Idol and the canceled game show Million Second Quiz.