It is now known that not only was Will Smith's shooter Cardell Hayes a former football star, he may have also portrayed a football player as well.
The NY Daily News did some digging and found a still that appears to have Hayes off to the right with his hands raised triumphantly in the air.
Here is a link to the NY Daily News article, and below are the photos of Jones on set.
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