When there's one talented athlete in the family, there always seems to be another. Here are some of my favorite sports families.
The Mannings: Archie, Peyton, and Eli
Archie: 2nd overall draft pick from Ole Miss in 1971, played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, and Minnesota Vikings. Manning was a two-time pro bowler (1978-79), has 125 career passing touchdowns and 23, 911 passing yards.
Peyton: 1st overall pick from Tennessee in 1998, played for Indianapolis Colts and now for the Denver Broncos. 11 time pro bowler, 4 time MVP, Super Bowl champion (2007)
Eli: 1st overall pick from Ole Miss in 2004, plays for the New York Giants. 2 time Super Bowl champion (2008, 2012), 2 time pro bowler (2008, 2011), and he holds the record for the most road wins for a starting quarterback in a combined season and postseason (10).
Wow, that's one talented family.
Archie: 2nd overall draft pick from Ole Miss in 1971, played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, and Minnesota Vikings. Manning was a two-time pro bowler (1978-79), has 125 career passing touchdowns and 23, 911 passing yards.
Peyton: 1st overall pick from Tennessee in 1998, played for Indianapolis Colts and now for the Denver Broncos. 11 time pro bowler, 4 time MVP, Super Bowl champion (2007)
Eli: 1st overall pick from Ole Miss in 2004, plays for the New York Giants. 2 time Super Bowl champion (2008, 2012), 2 time pro bowler (2008, 2011), and he holds the record for the most road wins for a starting quarterback in a combined season and postseason (10).
Wow, that's one talented family.
The Rolles: Antrel, Brian, Myron, Samari
(and Chad Johnson / Ochocinco)
*The Rolles are cousins, all relating to Brian Rolle, and Chad Johnson is Brian Rolle's second cousin*
1) Antrel: Currently plays free safety in the NFL for the New York Giants. 2 time pro bowler (2009, 2010), Super Bowl Champion (2012)
2) Brian: Free agent linebacker, played one season for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL (2011-2012).
3) Myron: Played one season for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL at safety (2010-2011). He was a Rhodes Scholar in college at Florida State University and subsequently studied at Oxford University.
4) Samari: Played in the NFL at the cornerback position for the Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1998-2004) and Baltimore Ravens (2005-2009). He was a pro bowler in 2000 and has 31 career interceptions.
5) Chad Johnson: Free agent wide receiver in the NFL. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals (2001-2010), the New England Patriots (2011), and was on the practice squad for the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 preseason. Johnson is a six-time pro bowler and his career statistics stand at 766 catches, 11,059 receiving yards, and 67 receiving touchdowns.
(and Chad Johnson / Ochocinco)
*The Rolles are cousins, all relating to Brian Rolle, and Chad Johnson is Brian Rolle's second cousin*
1) Antrel: Currently plays free safety in the NFL for the New York Giants. 2 time pro bowler (2009, 2010), Super Bowl Champion (2012)
2) Brian: Free agent linebacker, played one season for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL (2011-2012).
3) Myron: Played one season for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL at safety (2010-2011). He was a Rhodes Scholar in college at Florida State University and subsequently studied at Oxford University.
4) Samari: Played in the NFL at the cornerback position for the Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1998-2004) and Baltimore Ravens (2005-2009). He was a pro bowler in 2000 and has 31 career interceptions.
5) Chad Johnson: Free agent wide receiver in the NFL. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals (2001-2010), the New England Patriots (2011), and was on the practice squad for the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 preseason. Johnson is a six-time pro bowler and his career statistics stand at 766 catches, 11,059 receiving yards, and 67 receiving touchdowns.
The Zellers: Luke, Tyler, and Cody
Luke: 2005 Indiana Mr. Basketball, played basketball for four years at the University of Notre Dame. Went undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft but currently plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. This is his first season in the NBA.
Tyler: 2008 Indiana Mr. Basketball, played basketball for four years at the University of North Carolina. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks 17th overall in the 2012 NBA draft. Soon after he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cody: 2011 Indiana Mr. Basketball, currently plays for the University of Indiana. Cody was named to the preseason All-American team in college basketball for the 2012-2013 season.
*All three brothers were named Indiana's Mr. Basketball in their senior seasons of high school basketball. Mr. Basketball is the highest high school basketball award a male basketball player can win in the state of Indiana.
*Incredible Height - Luke: 6'11", Tyler: 7'0", Cody: 7'0"
Luke: 2005 Indiana Mr. Basketball, played basketball for four years at the University of Notre Dame. Went undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft but currently plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. This is his first season in the NBA.
Tyler: 2008 Indiana Mr. Basketball, played basketball for four years at the University of North Carolina. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks 17th overall in the 2012 NBA draft. Soon after he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cody: 2011 Indiana Mr. Basketball, currently plays for the University of Indiana. Cody was named to the preseason All-American team in college basketball for the 2012-2013 season.
*All three brothers were named Indiana's Mr. Basketball in their senior seasons of high school basketball. Mr. Basketball is the highest high school basketball award a male basketball player can win in the state of Indiana.
*Incredible Height - Luke: 6'11", Tyler: 7'0", Cody: 7'0"