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Anyone who plays football professionally knows he won't be able to play forever. That means players need to have post-football career plans in mind.

For some, finance is the perfect fit. It's cutthroat and hypercompetitive, and it takes a lot of discipline to put in all those long hours.

So it should come as no surprise that a bunch of former football stars are working in trading, investment banking, and wealth management.

We've compiled a list of some of the best football players in finance. (Note: These names are not listed in an assigned order.)

Many of these guys played professionally before heading to Wall Street. Others were standouts in college. Some have even done internships at investment banks during the off-season while still playing in the NFL. One even has a Super Bowl ring!

If we're missing any big names, please send an email with a quick bio and photo to jlaroche@businessinsider.com.