Jacoby Jones of the Ravens will have the opportunity of a lifetime this spring. He can join Emmitt Smith, Hines Ward and Donald Driver in the select group of Super Bowl champions who have also won on "Dancing With The Stars."

Jones will be one of four athletes in the field of 11 competitors. Skating legend Dorothy Hamill, Olympic gymnastics champion Aly Raisman and boxer Victor Ortiz are the others.

Jones, who scored two touchdowns to help the Ravens beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl, is known for his unique end-zone celebrations.

NFL players have fared well on the show. Jerry Rice, Jason Taylor and Warren Sapp each finished second, while Lawrence Taylor, Michael Irvin, Chad Ochocinco and Kurt Warner all advanced past the halfway mark of their seasons.

Athletes who have won the DWTS title are gymnast Shawn Johnson, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, speed skater Apolo Ohno and race driver Helio Castroneves.

In general, boxers have struggled on the show. Evander Holyfield was eliminated in the second week of the premiere season, while Floyd Mayweather Jr. lasted just four weeks. Sugar Ray Leonard placed ninth in the season that Ward won. Women's champ Laila Ali, though, did take third place her season, when Ohno won.

Other athletes who've competed: Hope Solo, Martina Navratilova, Metta World Peace, Chris Jericho, Rick Fox, Louie Vito, Chuck Liddell, Natalie Coughlin, Maurice Greene, Evan Lysacek, Ty Murray, Misty May-Treanor, Monica Seles and Clyde Drexler.

Here's a look at NFL players on the show:

Jacoby Jones Looks To Become Latest Super Bowl Champion To Win 'Dancing With The Stars' Slideshow

 

Emmitt Smith

Smith, dancing with Cheryl Burke, prevails against Mario Lopez and Joey Lawrence.

 

Hines Ward

Ward, dancing with Kym Johnson, wins in a season that includes Sugar Ray Leonard, Chris Jericho, Ralph Macchio and surprising runner-up Kirstie Alley.

 

Donald Driver

Driver, dancing with Peta Murgatroyd, takes first place ahead of singer Katherine Jenkins and actor William Levy.

 

Jerry Rice

Rice, dancing with Anna Trebunskaya, was runner-up behind Drew Lachey, but placed ahead of Stacy Keibler.

 

Jason Taylor

Taylor, dancing with Edyta Sliwinska, finishes second behind Kristi Yamaguchi.

 

Warren Sapp

Sapp, dancing with Kym Johnson, finishes second behind Brooke Burke. (Kim Kardashian was 11th out of 13 competitors.)

 

Lawrence Taylor

Taylor, dancing with Edyta Sliwinska, takes seventh place, one spot ahead of 'Jackass' star Steve O, in the season that Shawn Johnson wins.

 

Michael Irvin

Irvin, dancing with Anna Demidova, is the highest finisher among athletes in his season as he takes seventh place. Donny Osmond, Mya and Kelly Osbourne are the top three.

 

Chad Ochocinco

Ochocinco, dancing with Cheryl Burke, takes fourth place. Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls wins it, followed by figure skater Evan Lysacek and sportscaster Erin Andrews.

 

Kurt Warner

Warner, dancing with Anna Trebunskaya, takes fifth place, one spot ahead of former NBA star Rick Fox, in the season that Jennifer Grey wins.

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