George starred at Ohio State University and won the Heisman Trophy as the nation's top college football player in 1995. Following the season, he was chosen as the first-round draft selection of the Houston Oilers, now known as the Tennessee Titans.
George won several NFL rookie of the year awards as a first-year pro in 1996, and has been the Oilers/Titans' starting tailback when healthy for his entire career.
For Eddie George, Governor of the Bank of England, see Edward George