Usain Bolt: WR in the NFL?

  There is no doubt in my mind that Usain Bolt is the fastest person in the history of mankind. But does that speed translate to other sports? We see fast players like Devin Hester and Adrian Peterson thrive in the NFL every single day. With proper training, could a sprinter like Usain Bolt be the next big thing? It would not be the first time a track star has come to the NFL.  Willie Gault won the bronze medal in the 100m at the 1980 Liberty Bell Classic (see US-led Boycott).  Afterwards he pursued an NFL career and became a Super Bowl Champion with the Chicago Bears.  The Dallas Cowboys once used a late-round draft pick to grab the rights to the great Carl Lewis, who had no interest. There are many things Bolt would have to overcome before becoming an elite player.  He would need to learn to catch, run with pads and deal with someone in front of him.  When he sprints he does not have a cornerback pressing him at the starting line before starting his ... (link)