i think athletic prowess and being a great ball game player are two very different attributes, with only a few players excelling at both in most team sports.
nfl, more than most, has many great athletes. however, even in that sport, many of the gun performers at the nfl combine never do any good.
team sport players, notably the football games, needs many sporting qualities that go well beyond straight line speed.
the same is true of people who are strong in weightlifting sports. it is just one aspect when it comes to being good at physical team sports.