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Not ballers are good dancers, it turns out
Team: Several, including the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 1st
Memorable Moment:His personality-filled cha-cha
Strength: Hard work, putting in hours in rehearsal
Weakness: Timing, stiffness, rhythm
Team: Numerous, including the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots
Position: Quarterback
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 4th
Memorable Moment: Revealing in his intro video that his mom died minutes after his father
Strength: Overcoming setbacks, including age and injuries
Weakness: Dancing
Team: "It's complicated"
Position: Defensive end
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 4th
Memorable Moment: His rumba to "I'm Not My Father's Son" - a statement on his tumultuous relationship with his father
Strength: His butt, which Bruno called "a work of art" (but Carrie Ann wouldn't let him coast on, saying "Don't stick your booty out and paste a smile on your face.")
Weakness: Footwork
Team: Denver Broncos
Position: Linebacker
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 5th
Memorable Moment: Getting fined by partner Witney Carson for continually being late and farting
Strength: Actual strength shown in lifting Witney; looking sexy with shirt off.
Weakness: Fluidity, coordination
Team: New York Giants
Position: Linebacker
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 7th
Memorable Moment: Being unabashedly relieved to get voted off and go back to golfing
Strength: Being light on his feet, confidence and work ethic
Weakness: Timing, rhythm, fluidity
Team: Several, including New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals
Position: Quarterback
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 8th
Memorable Moment: That time Len mocked his gigantic hands.
Strength Massive: Hands, which didn't really come in handy, but everyone made everyone jealous nonetheless
Weakness: Technique, coordination, lack of elegance
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 8th
Memorable Moment: Giving Cheryl Burke a platinum and diamond ring worth more than $10,000 as a "token of his appreciation." (Burke later acknowledged that they had a fling.)
Strength: His smile, according to Cheryl Burke
Weakness: Posture, polish finesse and not sleeping with partner
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: (Still in competition)
Memorable Moment: His partner Sharna Burgess expressing displeasure with his commitment in a video package
Strength: Charisma, smile and speed
Weakness: Lack of flexibility
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Eliminated 9th
Memorable Moment: Putting a nickel between his butt cheeks while rehearsing the paso doble at the suggestion of Anna Demidova...then putting it on the judges' table after the dance.
Strength: Winning attitude; being a comeback kid after a dismal first few weeks
Weakness: Technique
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Third place
Memorable Moment: That tricky move in their salsa thathad Karina Smirnoff catch his legs as he jumps over her head
Strength: Charisma and showmanship
Weakness: Pigeon toes
Team: Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Defensive lineman
Rank on DWTS: Runner up
Memorable Moment: That Matrix-inspired paso doble, which included an impressive jump.
Strength: Gingerly making his 300+ pound frame move with ease
Weakness: His temper, judging by rumors that he was a diva on set
Team: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Runner Up
Memorable Moment: Afro wig he wore during his freestyle to "Celebration" -showing a penchant for outrageous costumes he'd continue in the "Dance Center" ESPN spoofs he'd go on to do many more times with Len Goodman.
Strength: Personality, comedic timing
Weakness: Proper technique and form
Team: Several, including the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets
Position: Defensive end/linebacker
Rank on DWTS: Runner up
Memorable Moment: Keeping good on his promise to go shirtless if he made it to the finale
Strength: Fluidity, coordination, and being mind-boggling fine
Weakness: Footwork, and acting
Team: Green Bay Packers
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Winner
Memorable Moment: His week-10 freestyle to Cowboy Troy's "I Play Chicken with the Train," which earned him his first 10 of the season
Strength: Strength, flair and winning over fans, which heavily influenced his win.
Weakness: Skinny legs, which he revealed to Peta Murgatroyd in his first week; lack of fluidity
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Wide receiver
Rank on DWTS: Winner
Memorable Moment: His thrilling final performances including a quickstep to "Puttin on the Ritz" and his funky, freestyle to Jackson Five hits "Dancing Machine" and "I Want You Back"
Strength: Being adorable; his round bum, which even Len Goodman found impressive
Weakness: His feet, which Len Goodman once said he "couldn't bear" to watch
Team: Cowboys, Cardinals
Position: Running back
Rank on DWTS: Winner and semi finalist in DWTS Season 15 All-Stars competition
Memorable Moment: Perfect samba with Cheryl Burke to Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" in that totally fetch sleeveless emerald satin shirt
Strength: Speed, killer smile
Weakness: His tango, which earned him his lowest score of the season.