LaVar Arrington is a former Football linebacker who spent most of his career playing for the Washington Redskins. He appeared in three consecutive All-Pro Bowls, was a two-time All-American, won several awards, and is rated one of the 80 best Redskins players of all-time. After retiring in 2007 due to injury, he became a much sought-after pundit, and eventually, a TV and radio host. He also set up a management agency, signing up some of the NFL’s brightest prospects.

Arrington was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his exceptional talent as a linebacker was evident during his high school career — after his senior year, he was voted the Player of the Year by several leading publications, including USA Today and Parade. He attended Penn State University, again winning numerous honours and developing what became known the “LaVar Leap”. A year into his college career, he left and declared himself for the NFL Draft.

He was drafted by the Washington Redskins second overall in the 2000 draft and spent the next five years with them, making nearly 80 appearances. He played in every Pro Bowl between 2001 and 2003 and was voted a second-team All-Pro twice. In 2006, he joined the New York Giants, signing a long-term, multi-million-dollar contract. Unfortunately, however, he was injured seven games into the season and never played professionally again. The following year, he retired and became a pundit for Comcast coverage of Redskins games. Among other business ventures, his knowledge and reading of the game is still in high demand with networks today.