Celebrities who were student athletes

Denzel Washington The actor used to play basketball in Fordham University in New York City.

Tommy Lee Jones The actor played as an offensive lineman for Harvard University.

George Clooney The Hollywood heartthrob used to play baseball in high school. He even tried out for the Cincinnati Reds in 1977.

Channing Tatum The actor was a good football player. He even received a scholarship to play at Glenville State College in West Virginia.

Sheryl Crow The singer was a member of the track and field team of her high school.

Will Ferrell The actor has played a soccer player in a movie, owns a soccer club, and continues to play soccer to this day. His passion for the sport comes from his high school years.

Jamie Foxx Foxx has been passionate about basketball for a long time. He used to play the sport in high school.

Matthew McConaughey The actor played high school golf in Texas

Ellen DeGeneres The TV personality played tennis in high school and continues to do so to this day.

Charlie Sheen Just like his character in 'Major League,' Sheen also loves baseball. The actor was the relief pitcher for Santa Monica High.

Justin Timberlake The artist has been playing golf since he was 12.