Vernon Davis racked up over 7,500 receiving yards, made two Pro Bowls, and won a Super Bowl in his 14-year NFL career.
With a steady career like that, and plenty of television appearances even during his playing days, he very much could have gone right into an NFL front office or broadcasting after retirement.
But, while he played for the San Francisco 49ers, he was already planning his post-retirement life and preparing for Hollywood.
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