Gallery: Who Says Jocks Are Dumb? These Pro Athletes Have Brains AND Brawn

The cliche of the athlete who is dumber than a bag of rocks may have merit when it comes to some folks—but then there are the athletes that are the total package. These people didn’t just make it through college based on their sport scholarships. No, these smart athletes had the brains and the brawn to make in the classroom and on the field. Let’s take a look at some of the smart athletes who have made a name for themselves through their sport, but could have just as easily gone on to become PhD candidates.