Trestin George
American football player
Trestin George (born August 24, 1983) is an American actor and former professional football defensive back. He played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League until he requested his release to be closer to his family. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2006. He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans.
Acting career
While a rookie for the Jacksonville Jaguars, a film company called Spring Street Studios filmed a documentary on George's life entitled the Trestin George Story.
In 2012, George joined the SAG-AFTRA union, and George made his major film debut in the movie Fruitvale Station.
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