American Sports Story (TV) Cast
The cast of American Sports Story. Updated on October 7, 2025.
10 actors
Josh Andrés Rivera
as Aaron Hernandez (3 episodes)

Josh Andrés Rivera portrays Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player whose promising career was tarnished by legal troubles and a tragic end.

Jaylen Barron
as Shayanna Jenkins (3 episodes)

Jaylen Barron plays Shayanna Jenkins, who is engaged to Aaron Hernandez and stands by him through his trials.

Lindsay Mendez
as Tanya Singleton (3 episodes)

Lindsay Mendez takes on the role of Tanya Singleton, who is Aaron Hernandez's cousin and is implicated in his legal issues.

Ean Castellanos
as DJ Hernandez (3 episodes)

Ean Castellanos depicts DJ Hernandez, Aaron Hernandez's brother, who grapples with the fallout from his brother's actions.

Tammy Blanchard
as Terri Hernandez (3 episodes)

Tammy Blanchard plays Terri Hernandez, Aaron's supportive mother amidst the family turmoil.

Tony Yazbeck
as Urban Meyer (3 episodes)

Tony Yazbeck is Urban Meyer, the former college football coach who recruited Hernandez to play for the Florida Gators.

Patrick Schwarzenegger
as Tim Tebow (3 episodes)

Patrick Schwarzenegger portrays Tim Tebow, an acclaimed college football player and teammate of Aaron Hernandez.

Thomas Sadoski
as Brian Murphy (3 episodes)

Thomas Sadoski is Brian Murphy, an integral part of Aaron Hernandez's legal team.

Jake Cannavale
as 'Chris' (3 episodes)
Norbert Leo Butz
as Bill Belichick (3 episodes)

Norbert Leo Butz takes on the role of Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots during Hernandez’s NFL tenure.

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