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Not ballers are good dancers, it turns out

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16. Keyshawn Johnson, Season 17 (2013)

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

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15. Doug Flutie, Season 22 (2016)

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

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14. Michael Sam, Season 20 (2015)

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

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13. Von Miller, Season 22 (2016)

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

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12. Lawrence Taylor, Season 8 (2009)

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

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11. Kurt Warner, Season 11 (2010)

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

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10. Chad Ochocinco, Season 10 (2010)

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

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9. Antonio Brown, Season 22 (2016)

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

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8. Michael Irvin, Season 9 (2009)

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

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7. Jacoby Jones, Season 16 (2013)

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

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6. Warren Sapp, Season 7 (2008)

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

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5. Jerry Rice, Season 2 (2006)

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

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4. Jason Taylor, Season 6 (2008)

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

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3. Donald Driver, Season 14 (2012)

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

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2. Hines Ward, Season 12 (2011)

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

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1. Emmitt Smith, Season 3 (2006)

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.