WATCH—The Hit: "The Rock" played for the Miami Hurricanes

By Nina PanticPublished March 23, 2019

The Hit - Did You Know The Rock

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Before Dwayne Johnson became "The Rock" he was a student-athlete at the University of Miami. He joined the Miami Hurricanes on a full scholarship in 1991 and was part of the NCAA-winning team that same year.

What does this have to do with this week's Miami Open? The Hurricanes now call the Hard Rock Stadium their home field, moving from the Orange Bowl in Little Havana to Miami Gardens in 2008. While Johnson's NFL career never took off after four years with the Hurricanes, his wrestling career did, as he has gone on to become one of the most recognizable actors in the business.

OCTOBER 22: Defensive end Dwayne Johnson #94 of the University of Miami Hurricanes walks on the field during the NCAA game against the University of Virginia on October 22, 1994. Dwayne Johnson is also known as "The Rock" of World Wrestling Federation. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) — © 1994 Getty Images

Moving from the Key Biscayne to what is essentially a made over football arena its challenges, but so far so good at the Hard Rock Stadium.