will.i.am wants to become an American football player.

The 'Boom Boom Pow' rapper has taken to his blog to beg for a chance to try out for the Miami Dolphins.

He said: "I always wanted to play football, from the age of 10 that was my dream. I always loved the game of American football. I'm sad that I never followed my football dreams. Lately I've been thinking, is it too late to do it now? No way!

"I want to try out for the Miami Dolphins."

The 34-year-old star goes on to boast about how quickly he can run - he even challenges 100m sprint world record holder Usain Bolt to a race - claiming his prowess would be an asset to any team.

Referring to former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson, will.i.am claimed: "I'm very fast, beyond fast. I've raced Jamal Anderson and I smoked his a*s. I am extremely fast and I'm proud of it. I take pride in my cheetah speed. So I want to put this talent to use."