Don’t ever try running away from San Francisco police officer Javhid Best.
Former Detroit Lions RB Jahvid Best is now an officer with the San Francisco Police Department 🔥
via @SFPD pic.twitter.com/3jnTtkPnWE
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) February 9, 2026
Best, a star running back at Cal, played two seasons with the Detroit Lions before injuries cut his career short.
He transitioned to track and field, competing in the 100 meters and becoming the first former NFL player to appear in the Summer Olympics.
Former Lions RB Jahvid Best is now an officer with the San Francisco Police Department 👏 pic.twitter.com/DcrHZEDCTS
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) February 9, 2026
Best has now found a home with the San Francisco Police Department, where his incredible athleticism may come in handy.
Yeah… Good luck running away from Jahvid Best 😭💨 https://t.co/Noxg1t5fy5 pic.twitter.com/urX0mEHmOT
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) February 9, 2026
Props to Jahvid Best, who refused to let injuries and adversity slow him down.
