The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office almost has enough former NFL players on its roster to put out a special teams unit.

Laveranues Coles and Jeff Kopp are on the force, joining seven other ex-pros, per NBC News. Former NFL wide receiver Laveranues Coles joins the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

The network's Kathy Park spoke to the duo to see why they were so keen to pick up a badge.

“This job allows me to feel like I’m a part of something greater than myself, like I was when I was in the NFL ,” said 10-year wideout Coles.

Kopp -- a linebacker turned detective -- claims that his new rule is more physically demanding than some aspects of pro football.

“There’s a lot more running,” said Kopp, a detective. “We didn’t run as much in the NFL.”

Coles earned around $42 million over a caree

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