Chris Weinke’s sports career is one of determination and adaptability. First written up by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1990, Weinke played some years of minor league baseball. It was before resuming football at Florida State University in 1997.
Brandon Weeden’s path to the NFL was equally unconventional. The athlete was a one-time second-round MLB draft pick by the New York Yankees in 2002. Weeden played a couple of years of pro baseball before joining Oklahoma State University in 2007. As the starting quarterback for the Cowboys, he set several school records, such as passing yards (4,727) and touchdown passes (37) in a single season.
Jeris Pendleton’s story is one of determination and toughness. After high school, family responsibilities delayed his college career. He eventually enrolled at Joliet Junior College and then Ashland University, where he was a presence on the defensive line. Pendleton was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft at age 28.
Mark Drabczak, drafted at age 27 (184 days) by the New Orleans Saints in 1991
Andre King, drafted at age 27 (146 days) by the Cleveland Browns in 2001
