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Most NFL teams will have open tryouts. Including players who were not drafted, players from semi-pro teams, free agents and players from other sports. Notable NFL players who never played college football are Antonio Gates (San Diego Tight End who played Basketball in college) and Carlton Hasselrig (Pittsburgh Linebacker who Wrestled in college).
Diego Forlan - Villareal
Yes, football players are relatively interchangeable. Especially in San Diego.
There were several football players on the San Diego state football team in 1966. A few of the men were Bob Howard, Teddy Washington, and Haven Moses.
Former pitcher Kevin Brown played for the San Diego Padres in 1998 and he also played for the Yankees from 2004-2005.
Kellen Winslow (Tight End; San Diego Chargers 1979 - 1987)
Diego Maradona scored 292 goals in the many years of his professional career. Diego Maradona is considered the greatest football player by many football experts, critics, fans, current players, and former players.
He played for the Italian club side Napoli (Naples).
Paul Ince Mikael Silvestre
Brandon Manumaleuna has: Played Himself - St. Louis Rams Tight End in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - San Diego Chargers Tight End in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - San Diego Chargers Tight End in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - San Diego Chargers Tight End in "2007 AFC Championship Game" in 2008. Played himself in "MMA H.E.A.T." in 2009.
San Diego State Aztecs football was created in 1921.
LaDanian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.