Andre Reed, who ranks seventh in NFL history with 85 postseason receptions, became a household name by playing in four consecutive Super Bowls for the Buffalo Bills in the early 1990s, games that were broadcast to tens of millions of fans across the country.
That background made Reed quick to answer three years ago when television producer Peter Lenkov asked him at a party whether he had acting experience.
"Every Sunday I acted on the football field," responded Reed, now living in San Diego.