Which athlethes have hydrocephalus?

Ryan Shazier

* Former NFL linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers

* Diagnosed with hydrocephalus at birth

* Underwent surgery to place a shunt to drain excess fluid from his brain

* Continued to play football despite his condition

* Retired from the NFL in 2019 due to a spinal cord injury

Kerri Strug

* Former Olympic gymnast for the United States

* Diagnosed with hydrocephalus at birth

* Underwent surgery to place a shunt to drain excess fluid from her brain

* Won a gold medal in the team competition at the 1996 Olympics

* Retired from gymnastics in 1997

Chris Herren

* Former NBA basketball player

* Diagnosed with hydrocephalus at birth

* Underwent surgery to place a shunt to drain excess fluid from his brain

* Played basketball for Boston College and the Denver Nuggets

* Struggled with drug addiction during his playing career

* Retired from the NBA in 2001 and has since become a motivational speaker

Ryan Leaf

* Former NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys

* Diagnosed with hydrocephalus at birth

* Underwent surgery to place a shunt to drain excess fluid from his brain

* Played football for Washington State University and was selected second overall in the 1998 NFL Draft

* Struggled with drug addiction and injuries during his playing career

* Retired from the NFL in 2002 and has since worked as a sports analyst

Walter Jones

* Former NFL offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks

* Diagnosed with hydrocephalus at birth

* Underwent surgery to place a shunt to drain excess fluid from his brain

* Played football for Mississippi State University and was selected sixth overall in the 1997 NFL Draft

* Spent his entire 13-year career with the Seahawks and was named to the Pro Bowl nine times

* Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010