On Thursday, we told you about a Mashable story that detailed how ex-Niners linebacker Patrick Willis became a VP at a Silicon Valley company. The story mentioned Willis’ LinkedIn profile, which is pretty spiffy. It also lists his previous job as “Defensive Captain” of the San Francisco 49ers, which is terrific.
That got us thinking — what other pro athletes have great LinkedIn profiles? Glad you asked, though let’s note that LinkedIn doesn’t verify its profiles, but these appear to be legitimate:
Business mogul, former athlete, purveyor of fun. But it’s not the same as the profile that once boasted he was CEO, President of “Alot of different companies Inc.” Instead, it’s a very, very long list of companies he’s partnered with and various jobs he’s had, including “author” and “featured character.”
Lists himself as “Teammate,” but his CV beyond being a New York Jets wide receiver is pretty impressive: “First active athlete to broadcast full time” for Showtime’s Inside the NFL and the co-founder/partner at FitSpeed Athletic Performance.
The Clips center wins with a terrific pic, but it’s also a polished profile that includes his duties as “Camp Director” at Cole Aldrich Basketball Camp.
Nope, that’s the best profile pic.
I just like that the Warriors forward notes he’s “Member, 2015 World Championship Team.” I also found out he majored in American History, minored in Sociology and has thirty-five credit hours left before he can get his degree.
The Giants kicker lists himself as a “Husband, Father and Pro Athlete.” Love that. It also turns out he interned with Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial real estate firm.
A nicely-written summary to go along with being “player, New England Patriots”:
“I was born and raised in Redwood City, CA and I currently reside in Foxborough, MA. When I am not playing football, I enjoy traveling and living an active, healthy lifestyle; a good burger every once in a while never hurts! I am an avid sports fan and enjoy being outdoors.
“My parents instilled a hard work ethic in me and always reminded me that if you put in the proper work and preparation, you will be given the opportunity to succeed; quitting is the easy way out. I am highly competitive in nature and enjoy the challenges that I face every day. I make it my goal of mine to learn something new each and every day of my life.”
A solid resume beyond basketball, including “Director, One Management Group & Consulting,” and “Server, Skybox Sports Bar” from 2004 to 2005.
Did you know the Saints running back was a Sociology major at Clemson? I did not.
One of the most fascinating athletes ever has an equally fascinating profile. He lists himself as “Facilitator of Consciousness as an Analyst at ESPN” and has a comprehensive list of post-football jobs, including this:
