Columns shared verbatim across: espn_mbb_athletes_index, espn_nba_athletes_index.
| col_name | types | description |
| athlete_id | character | Unique athlete identifier (ESPN). |
| full_name | character | Player's full name. |
| jersey | character | Jersey number worn by the player. |
| position | character | Listed roster position (G, F, C, etc.). |
| team_id | character | Unique team identifier. |
| headshot | character | Headshot image URL. |
| status | character | Status label. |
| link | character |