The 25 Fittest Football Players

Antonio Cromartie – Defensive Back – New York Jets

New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie is not only one of the best cover cornerbacks in the entire league, but he’s also arguably one half the very best duo of defensive backs on the planet (the other half is Jets cornerback Darelle Revis). At 6'2" and 210 pounds, Cromartie is not only fast, explosive and agile, but, despite his missteps off the field, he’s also a highly intelligent veteran. Cromartie was kind enough to sit down recently with Men’s Fitness for a quick chat about how he continues to maintain his fitness level.

“I’m big on nutrition,” Cromartie said. “Once I got to New York in 2010, I got with a nutritionist and now my diet consists of mostly vegetables, brown rice, fish and chicken. I don’t really eat red meat. I try to stick to low-portion, high-protein meals.”

Cromartie, however, wasn’t always so careful about what he put in his body. “I used to eat Oreos and McDonald’s,” he said, laughing. “I used to just eat anything.”

But it’s not just diet that keeps Cromartie in just good shape. He’s also very dedicated to the workout regimen that helps him maintain his fitness year round.

“I think what sets me apart from other players is dedication,” Cromartie told us. “I always take pride in what I do eating wise, football wise, and workout wise. I always to compete with myself to make sure I improve on everything I do.”