I was an NFL superstar before quitting and appearing on Dancing With The Stars – now I’ve made a drastic career change
HINES Ward used to catch passes over defenders and celebrate in the endzone and now he’s teaching it.
The two-time Super Bowl champion has had an eventful post-retirement career, from acting, appearing on Dancing with the Stars, and coaching young men’s football.
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Ward attended the University of Georgia and was a standout player who played multiple positions for the program.
His strong play led the Pittsburgh Steelers to select Ward in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft.
The selection paid off for Pittsburg in a colossal way.
The 47-year-old went on to be one of the most reliable wide receivers of his era.
He accumulated 975 receiving yards or more eight times in the NFL.
Ward was selected to four pro bowls and was the Super Bowl MVP in 2006.
He is the Steelers’ all-time leader in receptions.
The former Bulldog used his on-field success to build a massive profile off the field, and when he retired after 14 seasons in the NFL, he transitioned into showbiz.
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Ward made headlines in 2011 when he appeared on the hit show
“Dancing With The Stars Season 12.”
He shocked fans with his slick moves and took home the crown on the show.
That’s not the only time he was in front of a camera.
Ward has an iconic scene in “The Dark Knight Rises” when the villain (Bane) blows up the football field Ward is playing on.
He also made stops on the show “The Walking Dead.”
The Ex-Stleer even completed the Ironman World Championships in 2013.
In 2018 he auditioned as a coaching intern with the Steelers. He took that experience to college for the FAU Owls for a season before taking the head coaching job for San Antonio Brahma of the XFL.
The Brahma’s finished the 2023 season 3-7 and missed the playoffs.
