Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

Back in the day, Jamie was a fantastic football player. He was the quarterback at Terrell High School in Texas. He was the first player to pass for more than 1,000 yards! At one point, he wanted to play for the Dallas Cowboys, but his aspirations obviously changed. 

Joel McHale: Football

I wonder if Joel McHale would review his football tapes on The Soup? Not only did he have great success on the commentary show, but he was also the star of Community. His athletic prowess is nowhere near his acting ability. 

Joel McHale went to the University of Washington. He was recruited by the crew team, but things changed! Even though he hadn't played football since his freshman year of high school, he was asked to walk on as tight end for a game and ended up taking the team to victory at the Rose Bowl in 1992. 

Emma Watson: Field Hockey

It's not quidditch, but it's close! The Harry Potter superstar and Brown University graduate somehow managed to add field hockey to her busy schedule. Maybe that's how she was so good at quidditch...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.