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Former NFL player makes mathematics breakthrough

Original: He left the NFL for mathematics – and just made a big breakthrough

A former NFL player has abandoned a professional football career to pursue mathematics and has now reportedly made a significant breakthrough in the field. The Washington Post profiled his unusual path from professional sport to academic research, a combination that has drawn wide attention.

Why now: The rare combination of a professional athlete becoming a successful mathematician makes the story striking.

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