What NFL Players Played in The Longest Yard?

In this blog post, we take a look at some of the NFL players who have played in The Longest Yard.

Introduction

In the 1974 film The Longest Yard, Burt Reynolds plays Paul “Wrecking Crew” Crewe, a former professional football player who is serving a prison sentence. The film was loosely based on the real life experiences of former NFL player and convicted felon Mike Bolt. Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his performance in the film.

Several NFL players had cameo appearances in The Longest Yard, including Green Bay Packers linebacker Ray Nitschke and offensive lineman Jerry Kramer, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end L. C. Greenwood, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jim Taylor, Detroit Lions defensive tackleAlex Karras (who also played Crewe’s prison nemesis), Miami Dolphins linebacker Nick Buoniconti, and Baltimore Colts defensive end Bubba Smith.

NFL Players in The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Sheldon Turner. The film stars Adam Sandler as Paul Crewe, a former professional quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is serving a 31-month prison sentence for shoving a referee.

Michael Oher

Michael Oher, a former professional football player, is best known for his book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game and the 2009 film based on it, in which he was portrayed by Quinton Aaron. As a youngster, he was one of thirteen children growing up in a broken home. In high school, he became friends with Leigh Anne Tuohy and her family, who later took him in and helped him develop his skills as a football player. He played college football for the University of Mississippi and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. During his time with the Ravens, he won Super Bowl XLVII. He later played for the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans before retiring from football in 2018.

Terrell Suggs

Suggs was drafted tenth overall in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Ravens. He is considered one of the best players of his era, and has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times. Suggs is also a two-time All-Pro and was the 2004 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year. In his career, he has recorded 460 tackles, 141.5 sacks, seven interceptions, 28 forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries, which he returned for four touchdowns.

Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis is a former American football linebacker who played his entire 17-year career for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He is considered one of the greatest linebackers of all time, and was selected to 13 Pro Bowls in his career. Lewis was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2000.

Haloti Ngata

Haloti Ngata is a defensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2006 to 2014. He was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Ravens. He played college football at Oregon.

Conclusion

In conclusion, many NFL players have had roles in The Longest Yard. Some of the most notable players are Michael Oher, Terrell Suggs, and Ray Lewis. Additionally, other famous NFL players such as Brett Favre and Randy Moss have made cameos in the film. While The Longest Yard is not necessarily a football film, it is clear that many NFL players have been involved in its production in some way.