5 NFL players who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for heinous crimes
While NFL players are mostly known for their performances on the football field, their lives off the field are heavily scrutinized as well. In addition to being athletes, they are also celebrities, constantly under the microscope of the public eye.
This is especially true in the modern era, where social media has the ability to make any story go viral. Anything noteworthy done by an NFL player often makes headlines. When an NFL player is caught up in a controversy, social media often makes it the main topic of conversation among the media and fans.
On that note, here are five NFL players who were convicted of a major crime:
#1 Kellen Winslow II
Kellen Winslow II is the son of Kellen Winslow, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end. Winslow II never lived up to the high expectations that came with being the son of an NFL legend. But this was mainly due to his off-field.
Former NFL and Miami Hurricanes star Kellen Winslow Jr. held without bail after arrest for rape, kidnapping, forcible sodomy, oral copulation and indecent exposure involving 4 victims (WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS) tmz.com/2018/06/15/kel… https://t.co/6h0fBDvElT
Winslow II has been involved in many legal situations, including assault, burglary, and drug possession. The most heinous crime he was convicted for was rape, for which he was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
#2 Michael Vick
Michael Vick is known for being one of the best rushing quarterbacks in NFL history. He was the first quarterback to ever eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. But he will also always be remembered for his involvement in a dog fighting ring.
Bad Newz Kennels was brought down in a dog-fighting investigation and multiple arrests were made, one of them being Michael Vick. His involvement included providing funding for spectators to place wagers. He was charged with conspiracy and spent nearly two years in prison.