DC PRO ATHLETE is a term used to describe a professional athlete who plays in the Washington D.C. area. The acronym NAT stands for National, which is a reference to the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), and other professional sports leagues in the United States. DC PRO ATHLETE is a term used to refer to any professional athlete who plays in the Washington D.C. area, regardless of their sport or league.