Former NFL wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez on Tuesday won the Republican primary to replace outgoing Ohio Rep. Jim Renacci in Congress. Gonzalez, 33, defeated state lawmaker Rep. Christina Hagan and physician Michael Gusenmeyer to represent the Republican Party for Renacci’s seat in November, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reported. Gonzalez was a standout wide receiver at Ohio State University during his three years with the Buckeyes and a one-time Rhodes Scholar candidate. The Indianapolis Colts selected Gonzalez in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Should Gonzalez win the election in November, he would follow former NFL players such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent, quarterback Heath Shuler and lineman Jon Runyan who have held positions in Congress.

Source: Fox News May 09, 2018 17:03 UTC