VETERAN broadcaster Cris Collinsworth has come a long way since his days in the NFL.
The NBC analyst, 64, shared a throwback snap of him looking unrecognizable as an NFL rookie in 1981.
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Collinsworth was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals and spent seven years in the NFL.
A three-time Pro Bowler, his searing speed saw him surpass 1,000 receiving yards in four NFL seasons.
He caught 417 passes for 6,698 yards and 36 touchdowns before retiring in 1988.
Standing 6ft 5in and tipping the scales at 192lbs, Collinsworth was a downfield speed threat for the Bengals - but wasn't famed for his physical prowess.
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In early 2022, a snap of the former wideout showing off his physique during his rookie year went viral.
Tagging the picture, he laughed: "I need the person who chose this picture to see me in my office immediately."
NFL fans were quick to comment on the throwback snap, with one saying: "They just don't make 'em like they used to."
Another joked: "There's a man who looks like a professional athlete."
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While a third said: "People making fun, the Chris was plain FAST in his day. And I don't mean sneaky fast, I mean real deal fast."
And a fourth joked: "What year did they invent the weight room?"
Collinsworth went into broadcasting after his NFL career was cut short due to recurring injuries.
He has enjoyed more than 30 years as a top-level announcer, appearing on SNF since 2009.
Collinsworth is now paired alongside announcer Mike Tirico after Al Michaels left for Amazon Prime in 2022.
