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When former NFL players have sons who play football in high school and college, they often receive a ton of hype because of their names.
However, being associated with a big name isn't enough to have a successful career. Often, these players fail to live up to expectations and have a middling career.
On that note, here's a look at three players who failed to match their fathers' success in the NFL.
#1 Chris Simms, son of Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms
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Phil Simms helped the New York Giants win two Super Bowl rings and was selected as the MVP on one occasion.
When his son Chris Simms played college football with the Texas Longhorns, he was hyped to the moon despite his relatively average skillset as a quarterback.
Chris Simms was selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and earned the starting job during his second season with the team.
He never really found his feet in the league, completing just 58.1% of his passes with 12 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. He made just 16 career starts.
#2 Kellen Winslow II, son of Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow
Kellen Winslow is one of the greatest tight ends of all time. He was selected to five Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams. He twice led the league in receptions was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
His son Kellen Winslow II was a superstar with the Miami Hurricanes during his college football career and received massive hype.
The Cleveland Browns selected Winslow with the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. While he put together a decent career and earned one Pro Bowl selection, he never quite turned into the generational player he was projected to be. Injuries and off-field issues also hindered his progress.
#3 Bobby Carpenter, son of NFL FB Rob Carpenter
Rob Carpenter spent 10 years as a fullback for three different teams. He is best known for his time with the Houston Oilers, sharing the backfield with the legendary Earl Campbell.
Rob Carpenter's son Bobby Carpenter was an elite linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes before being selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 18th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.
Bobby Carpenter is not just one of the most disappointing second-generation players in NFL history but also one of the biggest draft busts of all time. He ended up starting only 10 games across seven unproductive seasons in the league.
