Yes. But it's only for the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger.
Before he became a ranger, Jimmy Trivette ('Clarence Gilyard Jr.) played football, as a wide receiver, for the Dallas Cowboys and was nicknamed "Go Long Trivette".
Clarence Gilyard is a real-life cowboy and devotes much of his free time to riding and roping in celebrity rodeos to benefit various children's charities. He is honorary chairman of and celebrity spokesman for Cowboys for Kids and also serves on the board of directors of the Children's Organ Transplant Association.
After retiring from professional football, a handful of the league's athletes pursued a career out of the uniform and in front of the camera. Check out these 11 NFL players turned actors at Hollywoodreporter.com.