Random Dumbest Professional Athletes (98 items)

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  (#1) O. J. Simpson

  • 72

  Got off for the double murder of his ex-wife Nicole and Ron Goldman. But was convicted of armed robbery in Las Vegas in 2007, thus losing his get out of jail free card.
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  (#2) Adam Jones

  • 36

  Made it rain at Vegas strip club and expected his money back, which led to a gun being fired into the crowd, injuring a bouncer. Also caught with drugs.
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  (#3) Rae Carruth

  • 45

  Put out a hit on his ex-girlfriend and unborn child. The child survived and Carruth is currently in jail for conspiracy. 
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  (#4) Plaxico Burress

  • 42

  Shot himself in the leg at NYC nightclub in 2008, blowing a hole in his leg and the New York Giants Super Bowl chances. Spent nearly two years in jail.
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  (#5) Desmond Bryant

  • 34

  This mugshot says it all about his arrest
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  (#6) Tonya Harding

  • 49

  Hired a hitman to take out her chief rival. Got caught and eventually disgraced.
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  (#7) Maurice Clarett

  • 36

  Tried to enter NFL Draft after freshman years, sued the league and lost. Ended up sitting out two seasons, got lazy, and washed out of the league. Ended up in jail for armed robbery.
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  (#8) Ryan Leaf

  • 43

  Between his blowups and blowing off teammates, Leaf did the absolute minimum required and is considered one of the biggest busts in NFL history. Also in jail for drug possession and use after violating probation.
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  (#9) Albert Haynesworth

  • 38

  Stomped on an opponent's head when opponent wasn't wearing his helmet. Also, stopped trying after he got a $100 million contract from Washington.
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  (#10) Aaron Hernandez

  • Dec. at 27 (1989-2017)
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  (#11) Jayson Williams

  • 51

  Was showing off his gun skills and accidently shot his limo driver. Went to jail.
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  (#12) Alex Rodriguez

  • 44

  Embroiled in second wave steroid scandal after getting caught once before.
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  (#13) Rafael Palmeiro

  • 55

  Wagged his finger in front Congress and said he didn't use steroids in 2005. Failed drug test later that year for...using steroids.
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  (#14) Ndamukong Suh

  • 32

  Known as one of the dirtiest players in the NFL. Has kicked players beforeand has been fined a total of $216,875 by the NFL for four violations thus far in his career.
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  (#15) Dez Bryant

  • 31

  Immature actions off the field (like domestic abuse) would have gotten him suspended if he played for another team besides Dallas.
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  (#16) Metta World Peace

  • 40

  Five Words: The. Malice. At. The. Palace.
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  (#17) Michael Vick

  • 39

  Convicted of leading a dogfighting ring. Spent nearly two years in jail.
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  (#18) Roger Clemens

  • 57

  Testified under oath in front of Congress that he never used steroids, even though his name was mentioned 82 times in the Mitchell Report on steroid use in baseball. Somehow he wasn't found guilty for perjury either. 
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  (#19) Lance Armstrong

  • 48

  Legacy tainted by steroid use.
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  (#20) Marion Jones

  • 44

  Went to jail for lying under oath about her steroid use during the BALCO scandal
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  (#21) Dennis Rodman

  • 58

  Like Manny, Rodman's legacy of partying, going to jail and the like is too long to list. But if you've heard of Rodman, it's likely for his antics like kicking a photographer in the crotch, instead of his rebounding titles and championship rings.
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  (#22) Terrell Owens

  • 46

  Irritated fans due to his attitude and his lack of appreciation to team and teammates.
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  (#23) Manti Te'o

  • 28

  Was catfished and continued the lie until he eventually got caught and a major scandal broke.
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  (#24) Mike Tyson

  • 53

  Now a beloved figure, the former heavyweight champ has put himself in a number of dumb situations, like aligning himself with Don King, putting himself in the situation where he was convicted of rape. Constant drug and alcohol problems as well.
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  (#25) Chad Ochocinco

  • 41

  Gets in trouble for Twitter use, which is where he met his ex-wife. Also jailed for domestic violence during filming of Miami Dolphins Hard Knocks
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  (#26) Antonio Cromartie

  • 35

  Has a lot of kids...like A LOT to the point when he was interviewed on HBO's Hard Knocks, he couldn't remember all of them. Yeesh.
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  (#27) Ben Roethlisberger

  • 37

  Got into motorcycle accident when he wasn't wearing a helmet in 2006. Almost went to jail over sexual assault charges.
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  (#28) Lawrence Taylor

  • 60

  Busted for drugs and soliciting prostitutes, even an underaged one.
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  (#29) Manny Ramírez

  • 47

  Manny being Manny. Where to begin?
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  (#30) Sammy Sosa

  • 51

  Lied about steroid use.
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  (#31) Dwight Howard

  • 34

  Couldn't make a decision over his free agency and annoyed fans for two long years before signing in Houston. His public persona became known as phony.
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  (#32) Tiger Woods

  • 44

  Cheated on his wife (ex now) with countless other women.
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  (#33) Gilbert Arenas

  • 37

  Suspended due to gun violations.
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  (#34) Ryan Lochte

  • 35

  The definition of a dumb jock. Just listen to any of his interviews.
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  (#35) Nate Newton

  • 58

  Arrested for drug trafficking.
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  (#36) Kobe Bryant

  • Dec. at 41 (1978-2020)

  Cheated on his wife in 2004 and was sued for sexual assault
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  (#37) Lenny Dykstra

  • 56

  Allegedly an investing guru, even lauded by Jim Kramer, Dykstra proved to be just another schmo and was arrested for bankruptcy fraud in 2011.
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  (#38) Giorgos Katidis

  • 26
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  (#39) Randy Moss

  • 42

  Known for alienating fans for not trying and has been arrested on numerous occasions.
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  (#40) JaVale McGee

  • 31

  Consistently makes boneheaded plays.
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  (#41) Tank Johnson

  • 38

  Arrested for gun possession
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  (#42) Vince Young

  • 36

  Did poorly on Wonderlic test.
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  (#43) Greg Hardy

  • 31

  Cannot stay of the drugs like half of these NFL players.
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  (#44) Mark McGwire

  • 56

  Admitted to steroid use during career
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  (#45) Sean Avery

  • 39

  More of an irritant than dumb, but got under other players skin. Also, made foolish comments about other players and his exes.
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  (#46) Ray Rice

  • 32
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  (#47) LeBron James

  • 35

  Made "The Decision" in 2010 during free agency and managed to anger everyone outside of Miami.
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  (#48) Dwight Gooden

  • 55

  Threw away his career due to drug addiction and ended up in jail.
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  (#49) John Daly

  • 53

  Arrested a number of times and well known for throwing away career
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  (#50) Ricky Williams

  • 42

  Quit football in 2004 to travel the world and smoke pot.

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