Tony George

Houston Antonio George Jr. (born August 10, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Europe for three seasons in 1999, 2000 and 2001. He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of the Gators' consensus national championship team in 1996. He was a third-round pick in the 1999 NFL draft, and played for the New England Patriots and Frankfurt Galaxy.

Early life

George was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. George has a younger sister, Tari, who has cerebral palsy; George has cited her as an inspiration. where he played high school football for the Winton Woods Warriors. He was diagnosed as a Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic in 1991, which was his sophomore year of high school. George was an Academic All-SEC and All-American performer, graduating with degrees in therapeutic recreation and leisure service management.

The Gators won Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 1995 and 1996, and a Bowl Alliance national championship in 1996.

Professional career

The New England Patriots selected George in the third round (91st pick overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for the Patriots in and . During his two-season NFL career, he appeared in thirty-one games. George saw time in non regular season games with the Patriots and Panthers in 2001, Titans in 2002 and went to training camp with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2003.

Personal life

George is a Christian and received his Doctorate in Divinity early 2015. George is the CEO of two companies, on the board of a record label, and is a professional speaker. He started his own company, H.E.A.T. Pro Fitness. He is certified as a NESTA master trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and AFAA. George has started his own foundation, Patriotic Mentoring, to assist with mentoring and developing youth and young adults. George lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina. He is married and the father of three, two daughters and one son.