Carl Weathers, aka Apollo Creed from the Rocky film franchise, wasn't always an actor. In fact, during his younger years, he played football in college and even reached the NFL. According to Yahoo Sports, Weathers enrolled at Long Beach City College in 1966 but experienced an ankle injury that crushed his chances of playing that season. He later transferred to San Diego State University in 1968 and was on the roster once again as a linebacker, which eventually led to him signing with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 1970. Weathers only played a total of seven games in the NFL and ultimately left the league to pursue his dream of acting. His role as Apollo Creed in "Rocky" garnered significant acclaim and helped land him more projects in the future, including his most recent role as Greef Karga on "The Mandalorian."
Notable Works: "Rocky," "Predator," "Action Jackson," "Toy Story," "The Mandalorian"
