The 7 Celebrities You Won't Believe Were Once College Athletes

You know them from the big screen, the Oval Office, or elsewhere - but what you may not have known about these seven individuals is that they have an absurd amount of talent outside of their domain, as well.

1. Emma Watson

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You thought Watson peaked during her role in Harry Potter? Think again. She continued on to Brown University, where she played field hockey. Talk about multi-talented...

2. Matthew Fox

michael_fox The "Lost" actor played wide receiver for a Columbia football team which lost 44 consecutive games during his time. Stick to the big screen, Jack.

3. Mark Harmon

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The star of the CBS drama 'NCIS' was a two-year starting quarterback for the UCLA Bruins. He's the son of Heisman winner Tom Harmon.

4. Jon Stewart

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The host of the Daily Show previously played soccer for the College of William and Mary where he studied chemistry.

5. Denzel Washington

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In his early days, Denzel played ball at Fordham in the Bronx - a school with actual basketball relevance 40 years ago.

6. Ed O'Neill

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Known now as Jay Pritchett on the hit show Modern Family, O'Neill played on the defensive line at Youngstown State and was eventually drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers - though he was cut during training camp.

7. Gerald Ford

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The 38th President of the United States played on both sides of the ball for the University of Michigan football team and led the Wolverines to undefeated seasons and two National Championships in 1932 and 1933.

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