The script for CBS' "Criminal Minds" episode "The Stranger," in which Dallas Clark is a guest star. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark makes his way into his trailer as a guest star on the CBS show "Criminal Minds." While rehabilitating from a season-ending wrist injury, Clark is taking his act to the small screen, saying, "This is fulfilling a dream of mine of being an actor." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Stage 8 at Quixote Studios in Glendale, Calif., home to the set of "Criminal Minds." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark discusses his outfit with the wardrobe department on the set of the CBS show "Criminal Minds." Clark is hoping to parlay the brief "Criminal Minds" appearance into more acting gigs. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark reviews his lines on the set of "Criminal Minds." Clark had two lines in the episode he appeared in. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark in makeup on the set of "Criminal Minds." Acting is one way Clark is keeping busy while players are locked out during the NFL's labor unrest. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Extras wait to start filming on the set of "Criminal Minds." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark rehearses his scene with the cast of "Criminal Minds." Clark took an acting class in college with hopes of one day puting that experience to good use. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Tight end-turned-thespian Dallas Clark on the set of "Criminal Minds." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark has a laugh with the cast of "Criminal Minds." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Dallas Clark visits with "Criminal Minds" star Joe Mantegna on the set. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

And ... cut! Dallas Clark hopes his appearance on "Criminal Minds" won't be the end of his acting career. "I've got two lines to impress somebody. That's my goal. I've got to impress someone," Clark said. "Maybe I could do an Allstate commercial, you know, like you're in good hands." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)