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Playing Favorites: What's Your Dream Job? Sports Stars of Tomorrow

July 21, 2018
Elite recruits share what careers they would pursue if professional sports were not an option.

Business, medicine, entertainment, and law appear among the career alternatives these top prospects would consider beyond pro sports. The answers reveal ambitions and interests that extend well beyond athletic competition.

Student-athletes at the highest levels often develop backup plans, understanding that professional careers are not guaranteed. These responses show thoughtful approaches to life after sports from recruits still focused on their athletic goals.