The Masked Singerseason 12 has just revealed another NFL player, Kobie Turner, as quarterfinalist Goo, andthere have been several other football players who’ve competed in the mystery celebrity singing competition through the years, with varying degrees of success. While it’s always exciting when professional singers are unmasked on the show, there’s something so thrilling about the surprise of an athlete being behind some of the best performances of the season. Those reveals are often unexpected, and therefore the most memorable.
As Goo inThe Masked Singerseason 12, Kobie was the tenth football player to be unmasked. His unmasking was a shock to the panelists–Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora–but they, and former panelist Nicole Scherzinger, have been fooled before by athletes who appeared to be professional singers.Here are all of the NFL players who’ve competed inThe Masked Singer, ranked by their singing voices and their performances.
1Kobie Turner - Goo
The Masked Singer Season 12
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12,Kobie Turner competed as Group B’s Goo, a giant creature made of green slime.Kobie is a defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams. His costume even had a ram on its bowtie. As aMasked Singerseason 12 quarterfinalist, Kobie made it further than any other NFL player who competed on the show. His Masked Ambassador was fellow NFL player, Keenan Allen, who was season 9’s Gargoyle. Masked Ambassadors were introduced in season 12, and they were alums of the show who shared connections with, and clues about, the newest contestants.
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Kobie blew everyone away withhispowerful versions of “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims, “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo, “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals, and “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls. During the Group B finals, the panelists couldn’t bear to see him go, so they rang the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell to save him and send him to the quarterfinals.
Kobie also sang his heart out during the Group B Battle Royaleagainst Wasp with his performance of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye, as well as his quarterfinals Smackdown song, “Hold On, I’m Comin'” by Sam & Dave versus Strawberry Shortcake. The panelists were shocked when they found out in his final clue package that he wasn’t a professional singer.
When it came time for the panelists to give their final guesses, Kobie stumped Robin, who guessed that he was Aaron Donald; Ken, who thought that he was Shaquille O’Neal; and Rita, who predicted that he was John Cena.Only Jenny guessed Kobie correctly. As host Nick Cannon told Kobie after he was unmasked, due to his incredible vocals and star quality, he’ll go down in history as aMasked Singerlegend.
2Keenan Allen - Gargoyle
The Masked Singer Season 9
The Masked Singerseason 9 featured Keenan Allen as Gargoyle, who’sa wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. He’s also played for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. Gargoyle was a commanding costume, with a muscular body and large golden wings. It matched Keenan’s amazing stage presence and extraordinary vocals.
As Gargoyle, Keenan impressed everyone withhis sensational performances of “One Call Away” by Charlie Puth and “DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love” by Usher ft. Pitbull. The panelists saved him with the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell, after he sang “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down in the Battle Royale versus Malin Akerman (Squirrel). He also sang “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy in the Battle Royale against eventual winner Bishop Briggs (Medusa), after which he was eliminated.
None of theMasked Singerseason 9 panelists guessed Keenan correctly. Their final guesses before his unmasking were Joey Bosa (Robin), Michael B. Jordan (Jenny), Anthony Mackie (Ken), and Marshawn Lynch (Nicole). As Gargoyle, Keenan was one of the most pleasant surprises of the season. His voice was superb, and he shocked everyone when he was unmasked. Keenan returned duringThe Masked Singerseason 12 as Kobie Turner’s Goo’s Masked Ambassador.
3Jordan Mailata - Thingamabob
The Masked Singer Season 7
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 7,Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata competed as Thingamabob. Thingamabob was a lime green creature with two large ears, and a mouth with sharp teeth. He wore a sequined shirt and pants.During Jordan’s time on the show, he wowed everyone with his smooth vocals and astounding stage presence. He truly seemed like a professional singer.
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As Thingamabob, Jordan sang “Wanted or Alive” by Bon Jovi, “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, and “Classic” by MKTO.He was a mystery throughout his time on the show, stumping the panelists. Although some of them inferred that he was an athlete, no one was able to figure out his true identity. Their final guesses were J.J. Watt (Robin), Michael Strahan (Jenny), Liam Hemsworth (Ken), and Dennis Rodman (Nicole). Jordan was one of the most shocking reveals, and he’ll always be remembered for his outstanding performances.
4DeMarcus Ware - Koala
The Masked Singer Season 11
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 11, retired NFL player DeMarcus Ware was revealed to be Koala. He was a Wild Card contestant, who was eliminated after just one episode. However,his performance of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears was so amazing that he’s unforgettable. As an NFL player, DeMarcus was a linebacker who won the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos in 2015. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys. As Koala, DeMarcus was dressed as the cuddly animal, wearing a musketeer outfit.
Although the panelists didn’t have much time to figure out his identity because he was only on one episode, they knew that he was a football player. However,none of them guessed him correctly. Their final guesses were Michael Irvin (Robin), Shannon Sharpe (Jenny), Deion Sanders (Ken), and Terry Crews (Rita). DeMarcus returned duringThe Masked Singerseason 12 as John Elway’s Leaf Sheep’s Masked Ambassador. Although he was only on the show for a short time, he made a lasting impression.
5Mark Sanchez - Baby Alien
The Masked Singer Season 4
Retired NFL quarterbackMark Sanchez competed inThe Masked Singerseason 4 as Baby Alien, which was the first mask in the show’s history that was a puppet. Mark was entirely concealed inside his costume, while he moved Baby Alien’s mouth to his singing. During his time in the NFL,Mark played for the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and the former Washington Redskins.
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Mark showcased his vocals during his performances of “Faith” by George Michael and “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons. His voice was strong, and he was a great competitor.None of the panelists were able to guess his identity. Their final guesses were Jason Biggs (Robin), Nick Kroll (Jenny), Freddie Prinze Jr. (Ken), Eric Bana (Joel McHale), and Jeff Dunham (Nicole). As the first-everMasked Singerpuppeteer, Mark had a more difficult run on the show, but he rose to the occasion as Baby Alien with his awesome performances.
6Terry Bradshaw - Deer
The Masked Singer Season 1
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 1,four-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Super Bowl MVP Terry Bradshaw, competed as Deer. Terry played quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers for his entire career. Deer’s mask resembled a gas mask, with deer antlers coming out of the top. His long coat had gears on the sleeves. Deer also had metal on his hands.
During his time onThe Masked Singerseason 1, Terry sang “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons and “Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line. He had a country style with a twang, and a lot of swagger. He commanded the stage with his performances, and broke new ground as one of the first-everMasked Singercompetitors.Terry was also the first contestant in the show’s history to be guessed correctly.
When the time came for Deer to be guessed,Robin, Nicole, and guest panelist Joel McHale got his identity correct. However, Jenny thought that he was Peyton Manning, while Ken predicted that he was John Elway, who later competed as Leaf Sheep inThe Masked Singerseason 12. Just as he was on the football field, Terry was an impressiveMasked Singercontestant who helped to lay the groundwork for what the show would become in future seasons.
7Antonio Brown - Hippo
The Masked Singerseason 1 also unmasked NFL player Antonio Brownas Hippo.The wide receiver became a Super Bowl champion in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots. Hippo wore a silver coat, boots, and hat, and had two teeth sticking out of his mouth, one of which was gold.
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Antonio sang a rousing rendition of “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown.Antonio was able to stump all of the panelists, who incorrectly guessed that he was Odell Beckham Jr. (Robin), Deion Sanders (Jenny and Ken), and Allen Iverson (Nicole). As Hippo, Antonio only lasted one episode, but he made history as the first contestant ever to be unmasked onThe Masked Singer. He helped to define what future seasons of the show would look like.
8Rob Gronkowski - White Tiger
The Masked Singer Season 3
The Masked Singerseason 3 featured Rob Gronkowski, who’s known as Gronk, as White Tiger.Gronk is a four-time Super Bowl champion, and one of the greatest tight ends of all-time. He played for both the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. White Tiger was dressed as an Egyptian Pharaoh, with gold accessories with blue jewels. As White Tiger, Gronk had a blast, and he was so much fun to watch.
Although Gronk didn’t have the greatest singing voice, he became a fan favorite because of his stage presence. He fully embraced his role as White Tiger, putting a comedic spin on songs such as “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice, “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, “We Will Rock You” by Queen, and “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred. Gronk got everyone up and dancing with his dance moves and his big personality.There was no mistaking his identity for Robin and Jenny, who guessed him correctly, but Ken thought that he was J.J. Watt, while Nicole predicted that he was John Cena.
9John Elway - Leaf Sheep
The Masked Singerseason 12’sLeaf Sheep was revealed to be John Elway,who’s one of the best quarterbacks in football history. He won two Super Bowls and was the Super Bowl MVP. He spent his entire career playing quarterback for the Denver Broncos. A Leaf Sheep is a type of rare sea slug, and John’s costume represented it well. The costume was so large that it was wheeled around the stage. It had a big, smiling white face.
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John’s Masked Ambassador was DeMarcus Ware, who wasThe Masked Singerseason 11’s Koala. As Leaf Sheep, John sang a fun rendition of “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw. Although he didn’t have the strongest singing voice, he got the crowd going with his infectious enthusiasm.Only Ken was able to guess his true identity, while Ken thought that he was Tom Brady, Jenny mentioned Troy Aikman, and Rita theorized that he was Billy Bob Thornton. Although he only lasted one episode, John did a spectacular job and will be remembered for being such a great sport.
10Le’Veon Bell - Milkshake
The Masked Singer Season 8
The Masked Singerseason 8’sMilkshakewas revealed to be retired running back Le’Veon Bell, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Jets, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He took theMasked Singerstage by storm, rapping and dancing to “Jump On It” by Sir Mix-A-Lot. He brought something new and different to theMasked Singerstage in his giant pink strawberry milkshake costume with 3D glasses.
As Milkshake,Le’Veon’s rapping was very impressive, but, sinceThe Masked Singeris a singing competition, he ran into trouble when he competed against Wilson Phillips' Lambs in the Battle Royale. They both sang “What Is Love” by Haddaway, and, although he put up a valiant effort, his singing abilities simply weren’t as strong as his rapping skills.
Le’Veon succeeded in tricking the panel, who incorrectly guessed that he was DeSean Jackson (Robin), DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jenny), LL Cool J (Ken), and T.I. (Nicole). Although Le’Veon clearly wasn’t a singer, his rap performance was absolutely stellar. Le’Veon returned toThe Masked Singerduring season 10 on NFL Night, during which he sang “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas.
The Masked Singerhas had some truly shocking reveals because of these ten fantastic NFL players.It’s always thrilling when the show reveals celebrities' hidden talents. Hopefully,The Masked Singerwill continue to cast multi-talented football players for years to come.
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The Masked Singer
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The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
