top 25 football players of all time

Who's the greatest college football player of all time? Billy Cannon (RB, LSU, 1957-59) As the prototype for Aaron Donald, Page made his money as one of the most feared members of the Minnesota Vikings blitz package (shout out to the Purple People Eaters). The Portuguese star has been a prolific scorer and playmaker throughout his lengthy career for both club and country. Punting. Hugh Green (DE, Pitt, 1977-80) Stats: 35 Receptions, 560 Receiving Yards, 7 Touchdowns. Tackles: 546 | Sacks: 8 | Interceptions: 11 Passing yards: 4,753 | Touchdowns: 56 | Rushing yards: 823 While there were no strict parameters, the process for making decisions focused on the field of play and considered elements such as induction to the Hall of Fame, statistics, awards, reputation and the eye test. Accolades: 3-time All-Pro Championships: 1 Red Badgro was one of a kind, he did it all way before Bo Jackson. Rushing yards: 2,341 | Passing yards: 1,769 | Touchdowns: 21 The performance, televised on ESPN, thrust Brown to the front of the Heisman Trophy race, and no one ever caught him. In 14 games, Suh had 85 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 24 quarterback hurries, 10 pass breakups, three blocked kicks and one interception. Not only did Page play in over 200 consecutive NFL games, but he is also one of the few defensive players to ever win a league MVP. 8, defensive end Doug Atkins at No. "I block, and I block, and I block," Jackson told Sports Illustrated after the game, "and we win and win and win. Alan Ameche (RB, Wisconsin, 1951-54) Lewis is the first NFL player on this list in awhile to have at least one Super Bowl win under his belt, and he was the leader of both of his championship squads. He was the Heisman Trophy runner-up and won the Sammy Baugh and Davey O'Brien awards. Playing left halfback in a single-wing offense, Graham amassed 1,327 yards of offense in 1942, a school record that stood for two decades. In top-level association football competitions, 24 players have scored 500 or more goals over the course of their career in both club and international football, according to research by the IFFHS, first published in 2007. 55. In his last two seasons, Ogden not only helped make a two-time 1,000-yard rusher out of Karim Abdul-Jabbar, he also allowed a total of only two sacks. Simpson, whose outsized career and personality overshadowed one of the best running backs of that generation. As a junior, Dorsett rushed for 1,544 yards, 302 against Notre Dame alone. Rushing yards: 3,813 | Yards per carry: 7.1 | Rushing TDs: 50 It may be the only example in Dickerson's college football career of poor timing. It was presented by the NFL Network in 2010. He also assisted on the tackle at the LSU goal line as time expired. Rushing yards: 2,844 | Rushing TDs: 35 | All-purpose yards: 3,990 As a senior, Dorsett led Division I-A in rushing with 1,948 yards and scoring (12.2 points per game) and won the Heisman Trophy, not to mention leading the Panthers to a 12-0 record and the 1976 national championship. 12 overall in the 1995 NFL draft. Flutie put the Eagles in a major bowl (Cotton) for the first time in 42 years and returned Boston College to the college football map, a map that within the decade would include the Big East Conference. Similarly to other players at this point of the list with their own teams, the Bears wouldnt be where they are without Butkus. As a sophomore in 1962, Sayers immediately made his varsity presence known. 139. And won the Heisman Trophy. 143. Reed was named All-American in 2000 and 2001. Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1965); 3x NFL Champion; 4x AAFC Champion; 3x MVP; 2x AAFC MVP 4x First-Team All-Pro; 2x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl; 3x First-Team All-AAFC. Ronnie Lott 16. While not quite as impactful as the greatest defensive player of all time, Reggie White is a clear positional GOAT, and this is the lowest he can reasonably be slotted before we start to disrespect the defensive side of the game of football. Right behind him is his rival Lionel Messi , who also. And thats what youre doing with a quarterback., Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1998); 9x First-Team All-Pro; 2x Second-Team All-Pro; 11x Pro Bowl; MoY. Lee Roy was a two-time All-American in 1974 and 1975, won the Lombardi and Outland awards as a senior and was the No. Ronaldo Nazario 7. In his last two seasons, the Nittany Lions went 22-0, and as a senior Reid won both the Outland Trophy, given to the national's best interior lineman, and the Maxwell Award, given to the nation's best player. Former Florida QB Tim Tebow recalls his famous speech, "The Promise.". Vick's name is forever linked with the brutal dogfighting operation that earned him a 23-month prison sentence and derailed his NFL career. The Sooners hopped on his back and rode to the BCS Championship Game, where they got steamrolled by USC. 113. Blanchard started out at North Carolina in 1942. The next season, Frazier had a memorable 75-yard touchdown run in the Cornhuskers' 62-24 rout of Florida in the Fiesta Bowl to win a second straight title. Lawrence Taylor (LB, North Carolina, 1977-80) Sacks: 21 | Tackles for loss: 33 | Tackles: 192 Coaches always maintain that the longer a game goes, the more that talent will reveal itself. He changed the way football was played. Marshall Faulk 20. Our panel: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY; Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press; Christine Brennan, USA TODAY; Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer; Nate Davis, USA TODAY; Pete Dougherty Green Bay Press-Gazette; Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star; Gentry Estes, Nashville Tennessean; Doug Farrar, Touchdown Wire; Martin Frank, Wilmington (Del.) Ryan Giggs. After the team dropped consecutive Orange Bowls in the 1992 and '93 seasons, Frazier's junior season in 1994 was nearly derailed by blood clots. 141. As a sophomore in 1979, Allen played fullback, opening holes for Charles White as he won the Heisman. Touchdown Celebrations. Newsome was so good that he made All-American even though he played wide receiver in a Wishbone offense, which is kind of like being a pianist in a string quartet. Hutson caught six passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns in Alabama's 29-13 win over Stanford in the 1935 Rose Bowl. At Florida State, he was a two-time consensus All-American and helped lead the Seminoles to their first national championship in 1993. Tackles: 287 | Tackles for loss: 41 | Sacks: 21.5 He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and S.L. While Brown is best known as the running back who launched the legend of jersey No. he didn't beat Florida. The following article will trigger you. He had 23 against USC in 1977. Zinedine Zidane 8. Rodgers returned eight punts or kickoffs for touchdowns, which is tied for the FBS all-time lead, and averaged 13.8 yards each time he touched the ball. He returned to the state as a Jayhawk, and made Lawrence the new Speed, Kansas. He was thought of so highly that Dallas drafted him second, ahead of Jackson State tailback Walter Payton. Robinson gave him the ball 403 times -- more than 36 carries per game -- and Allen gained nearly 6 yards per rush. In three seasons with the Buckeyes, Pace earned the moniker "Pancake Man" for his uncanny ability to flatten opponents and leave them lying on their backs. 2 the next season. Mike Garrett (RB, USC, 1963-65) Jim Brown 5. Point of order: Sayers accolades, to the untrained eye, dont hold up to his contemporaries. 101. Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1980); 1x Super Bowl Champion; 7x First-Team All-Pro; 2x Second-Team All-Pro; 11x Pro Bowl. Receptions: 168 | Receiving yards: 3,467 | Total TDs: 54 That said, 2019 actually is the 151st season of college football, so the likes of LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and Wisconsin tailback Jonathan Taylor will have to wait for College Football 151. Brees still ranks first in Big Ten history in career completions (1,026) and passing yards (11,792), and he is second in touchdowns (90). Passing yards: 2,413 | Passing TDs: 20 But neither will anybody else." Rushing yards: 4,589 | Touchdowns: 62 | Total offense: 5,595 yards Terrell Owens Rushing yards: 2,704 | Yards per carry: 5.4 | Touchdowns: 46 Biletnikoff gave few signs early in his career that he would become one of the legendary wide receivers in the game. It might have more to do with how televising the sport came into its own in the 1960s and blossomed in the mid-1980s, after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the restrictions placed on television appearances by the NCAA. If not Brown, then Walker might be the player against whom every college running back is measured. His Super Bowl win wont be remembered outside of Green Bay, sandwiched as it was in the middle of the more famous Cowboys and Broncos dynasties, but Favres peak as the leagues resident gunslinger was as good as anyones. Charlie Ward (QB, Florida State, 1989-93) In 1978, he had 33 tackles against Arkansas and 31 against Ohio State. Passing yards:3,384 | TD passes: 39 | Punting average: 40.9 | Interceptions by: 10 35. Tackles: 229 | Tackles for loss: 63 The shock came not because Howard won the 1991 Heisman, the first end to do so in 42 seasons. 14. That's assuming anyone ever laid a pad on him. Rushing yards: 2,110 | Total offense: 3,410 yards | Touchdowns: 33 Rushing yards: 724 | Total offense: 2,169 yards | Interceptions by: 18 Von Miller and JJ Watt are the only active players that even reach triple digits. Newton got in trouble at Florida and decamped to junior college. John Cappelletti (RB, Penn State, 1971-73) Big for his day at 6-1, 195, Berwanger nonetheless had 9.9 speed. Tatum was a two-time All-American and placed seventh in Heisman voting as a senior. 77. Major Achievements: 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2022 World Cup finalist, 2022 World Cup Golden Boot, 2018 World Cup Young Player Award, 2022 World Cup Silver Ball, 2018 Kopa Trophy, 2017 Golden Boy, 2x. He was the first and greatest of the receiving ends, which during his era were just part of the offensive line. LaDainian Tomlinson 19. There might be more iconic names to non-fans or casual fans that have already been listed, but Emmitt Smith is by far the greatest of the Cowboys offensive trio that made Dallas the juggernaut brand it is today. White was a consensus All-American and was named SEC Player of the Year. Rushing yards: 2,071 | Yards per rush: 5.3 | Touchdowns: 31 Calvin Johnson (WR, Georgia Tech, 2004-06) He won the 1977 Heisman Trophy vote in a runaway, like a beer truck going downhill. But he was able to return from a seven-game layoff for the Orange Bowl, in which he led the Cornhuskers to a come-from-behind, 24-17 victory over Miami. Oklahoma was so deep in running backs in those days that Pruitt might not have gotten enough touches to win the Heisman. With that, here are the best 100 player in NFL history: Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2010); 3-time Super Bowl champ; Super Bowl MVP; NFL MVP; 13 Pro Bowls; Leads the NFL in all-purpose touchdowns (208); Leads the NFL in receiving yards (22,895); Only player in NFL history with more than 20,000 receiving yards; Leads the NFL in total receptions (1,549); Leads the NFL in all-purpose yards (23,546); Leads the NFL in TD receptions (197); leads the NFL in consecutive games with at least one reception (274); holds 36 total NFL records, Achievements: 6-time Super Bowl champ; 4-time Super Bowl MVP; 3-time NFL MVP; 3-time First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017); 2-time Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016); 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010); NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009); Holds NFL record for most Super Bowl wins as a player (6); Holds multiple Super Bowl records including most TD passes (18), most passing yards (2,838), most completed passes (256), most passing attempts (392) and most consecutive competitions in a single SB (16); Holds NFL record for most games won by a QB (207); only QB to have 3 consecutive games w/ 300+ passing yards, 3+ TD passes and 0 interceptions; Tied for most Pro Bowl selections (14); Holds NFL record for most postseason games played (40); Holds NFL record for most postseason TD passes (73); Oldest QB to win a Super Bowl (41 years, 6 months), Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1999); 2-time Super Bowl champ; 10-time Pro Bowl; 9-time first-team All-Pro (1981-1989); second-team All-Pro (1990); NFL MVP (1986); 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982, 1986); NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1981), Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1971); 1964 NFL Champ; 4-time NFL MVP (1957,1958, 1963, 1965); 8-time first-team All-Pro (1957-1961, 1963-1965); All-Pro 2nd-team (1962); 9 Pro Bowls appearances; NFL Rookie of the Year (1957); 1st player to reach 100 rushing touchdowns ; 1st NFL player to rush for over 10,000 yards; 10th most touchdowns in NFL history (126); 5th most rushing TDs in NFL history (106); Leads the NFL in average rushing yards per game in career (104.3), Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1993); Super Bowl champ; 7-time first-team All-Pro (1976-1980, 1984, 1985); second-team All-Pro (1986); NFL MVP (1977); NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977); second leading rusher in NFL history (16,726); 4th most rushing TDs in NFL history (110), Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2000); 4-time Super Bowl champ; 3-time Super Bowl MVP; 2-time NFL MVP (1989, 1990); 8 Pro Bowl invites; 3-time first-team All-Pro (1987, 1989, 1990); 2-time second-team All-Pro (1981, 1984); holds a Super Bowl record passer rating of 127.8; holds Super Bowl records for most throws without an interception (122), Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Achievements: Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2006; Super Bowl champion (1996); AP Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 98); 1st-team All-Pro (1986, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 95, 98); 13-time Pro Bowler, Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Achievements: 2-time Super Bowl champ; Super Bowl MVP; 14-time Pro Bowl; 7-time first-team All-Pro (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013); 3-time second-team All-Pro (1999, 2000, 2006); 5-time NFL MVP (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013); 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013); leads the NFL in career TD passes (539); holds the NFL record for most passing yards in a single season (5,477 in 2013); 2nd most passing yards in NFL history (71,940); 3rd most passes completed in NFL history (6,125), Teams: Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1979); Super Bowl champ; 3-time NFL Champ; 3rd longest TD streak in NFL history (47 games). 5. Now that were a few years removed from the NFLs 100th Anniversary and the GOAT Tom Brady just recently retired, its time to update our rankings of the 50 Greatest NFL Players of all time. Achievements: Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973; 2-time NFL champion (1958, 59); 1st-team All-Pro (1958, 59, 60); 6-time Pro Bowler, Teams: Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Achievements: Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1991; 1979 AP MVP; NFL PFWA MVP (1978, 79); AP Offensive Player of the Year (1978, 1979, 1980); 1st-team All-Pro (1978, 79, 80); 5-time Pro Bowler, Teams: San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football HOF (2015); 8-time First-team All-Pro (1991-1996, 1998, 2000); 2-time Second-team All-Pro (1997, 1999); NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992); NFL Man of the Year (1994); 12-time Pro Bowler, Teams: Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, Achievements: Super Bowl XLV champion; 2009 Defensive Player of the Year; 3-time First-team All-Pro (1999, 2009, 2011); Four-time Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2008, 2010, 2015); nine pro bowls; NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Teams: San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football HOF (1978); Super Bowl VI champion; AFL Champion (1963); AFL Player of the Year (1963); 6-time First-team All-Pro (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968); Second-team All-Pro (1969); seven pro bowls, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1977); 2-time Super Bowl champ; 2-time Super Bowl MVP; 5-time NFL champ; 4-time Pro Bowl; first-team All-Pro (1966); 3-time second-team All-Pro (1961, 1962, 1964); NFL MVP (1966); holds the NFL record for the highest postseason passer rating (104.8), Achievements: 5-time First-team All-Pro (2012-2015, 2018); 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015); Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2017); 5-time Pro Bowler; Pro Bowl Defensive MVP (2014); Bert Bell Award (2014); first player with multiple 20-sack seasons (2012, 2014), Achievements: 1st-team All-Pro (2008); 2-time 2nd-team All-pro (2009, 2011), 11-time Pro Bowler, Pro-Bowl MVP (2008); Holds NFL record for most seasons with 90+ receptions (8); Most TD receptions in a postseason (7 in 2008); Most receptions in a postseason (30 in 2008); Most receiving yards in a postseason (546 in 2008); Third all-time in career receptions (1,303); Second all-time in career receiving yards (16,279), Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football HOF (1997); 5-time First-team All-pro (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983); Second-team All-Pro (1984); nine pro bowls, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football HOF (1988); 4-time Super Bowl champ; 6-time First-team All-Pro (1974-1979); 2-time Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1980); NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975); 8-time Pro Bowler. Before the left-handed Young won three Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers, he was a dangerous dual-threat quarterback at BYU. Tackles: 445 | Interceptions: 11 | Kickoff return yards: 1,535 Peterson brought size, speed and endurance to an Oklahoma offense then better known for putting up big passing numbers. Rimington was not only a two-time All-American, but also a two-time Academic All-American as well. However, spare a thought for Ronaldo fans who have had a tough few weeks. Hannah played 13 seasons for the New England Patriots and was named to the all-time NFL team. 134. He finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1965 and '66. What's more, Nebraska might not have needed the two points if Rozier hadn't sprained his ankle early in the third quarter. A points system was used for the rankings starting with 60 points for the top player on a list down to 1. Chris Spielman (LB, Ohio State, 1984-87) At 273 pounds, Parker was the biggest player the Baltimore Colts had ever drafted. Sacks: 30.5 | Tackles for loss: 53 Griffin changed his coach's mind, perhaps by rushing for a school-record 239 yards in the second game of the season. You have to go all the way down to 8th to find Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo. Tackles: 211 | Tackles for loss: 25 Jim Parker (OL, Ohio State, 1954-56) Walter Payton (RB, Jackson State, 1971-74) When he left after his senior season of 2001, Miami had regained the national championship. Passing yards: 4,402 | Passing TDs: 28 | Yards per completion: 12.6 As Brown's senior season began, he had proven himself to be a dependable receiver and kick returner on an undependable team. In fewer than four months, however, Munoz, through sheer will and arduous rehab, returned to the field for the Rose Bowl. M. He missed the remainder of the regular season; surely he would have made a difference in the 21-21 tie with Stanford that prevented USC from sharing No. Jake Rowe of 247 Sports recalls Tommie Frazier breaking several tackles on a play for Nebraska in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl. Parker was the Buckeyes' first Outland Trophy winner in 1956 and a two-time All-American. He is second in the hearts of Bears lifers to only Walter Payton, and is remembered for his heart as much as his skill (RIP, Brian Piccolo). Oh, don't worry, Cassady eluded tacklers just fine, averaging 6 yards per carry on 349 rushes in his last three seasons in a Buckeyes uniform. Lionel Messi has been named the greatest footballer of all time following his World Cup win. Boselli made All-Pac-10 as a freshman, when the Trojans went 3-8. Here's how much impact Singletary made on the Baylor program during his four seasons with the Bears: As soon as he graduated, the school created the Mike Singletary Award, which is given to the senior player who epitomizes "contribution to Baylor football while bringing honor to the school both on and off the field." Former Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders recalls how watching Tony Dorsett helped shape his game. Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2006 Class); 1x Super Bowl Champion; 2x DPoY; 3x NFC DPoY; 8x First-Team All-Pro; 5x Second-Team All-Pro; 13x Pro Bowl. As the highest-ranking Buffalo Bill, Bills Mafia would riot if he slid any lower than that too. There is a reason why the Bengals only two AFC titles came under his tenure, and why neither of his quarterbacks at the time are in the Hall of Fame with him. In the Game of the Century that matched Notre Dame against Army at Yankee Stadium, Black Knights fullback Doc Blanchard broke into the open field and rumbled 22 yards down the left side. Passing yards: 14,496 | Passing TDs: 119 | Rushing yards: 2,327 95. As a senior, he made all-state. Andrew Luck (QB, Stanford, 2009-11) . We're not sure we agree with that one, Piers. 121. Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football HOF (2007); 3-time Super Bowl champ; First-team All-Pro (1991); Two-time Second-team All-pro (1992, 1993); five pro bowls. Interceptions: 7 When Newsome graduated, he owned pretty much every receiving record Alabama had to own. Rich Glover (DL, Nebraska, 1970-72) That exemplifies why the Bronko Nagurski Trophy is given to the best defensive player every season. As a highly recruited player from Brooklyn, New York, Luckman spurned about 40 programs to play at Columbia, which didn't offer athletic scholarships at the time. Receptions: 87 | Receiving yards: 1,463 | Touchdowns: 16 As a senior, Bertelli completed nearly 70 percent of his passes in the first six games, all of which Notre Dame won by at least 23 points. He had been so impressive that he won the 1943 Heisman, anyway. Achievements: Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2004; two-time Super Bowl champion (1998, 99); 1989 AP MVP; 1998 Super Bowl MVP; 1992 Walter Payton Man of the Year; 9-time Pro Bowler; Achievements: Inducted into Pro Footbal HOF 2010; 18,355 rushing yards, No. He set 13 individual records while playing corner, returning kicks and taking reps at running back and wide receiver. He set a school record by throwing 131 touchdown passes. During White's senior season in 1983, he had 100 tackles, 72 unassisted, and set a UT single-season record with 15 sacks. In the east Texas of the early 1960s, not even a Joe Greene could break through the color line erected by the Southwest Conference. The following will make you think 'how in under God did he get this SO He also established NCAA career records for carries (905), rushing yards (3,867), touchdowns (56) and points (336). Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2009); 1x Super Bowl Champion; 1x DPoY; 1x AFC PoY; 6x First-Team All-Pro; 2x Second-Team All-Pro; 11x Pro Bowl. As a senior in 1970, Manning led the Rebels to a 5-1 start and a No. It is up for debate as to whether Marinaro is the last great running back produced by the Ivy League. In 2000, Peppers led the ACC and set a UNC single-season record with 24 tackles for loss. Simpson averaged 31 carries and 156 rushing yards per game. Frazier set a Big Eight record with a 33-3 record as a starter. 142. The next two seasons, Thomas played like him. He went to Auburn and had one of the greatest single seasons in the history of the game. 26. He beat Herschel Walker for a Heisman. "That had a tremendous impact on me," Page once said. Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1971 Class); 1x Super Bowl Champion; 3x MVP; 8x First-Team All-Pro; 1x Second-Team All-Pro; 9x Pro Bowl; RoY (1957). Eric Dickerson (RB, SMU, 1979-82) Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane are all ranked above Cristiano. We ranked college football's top 31 spring transfers: Who tops the list? He finished 10th in Heisman voting that season. During his three-year collegiate career, Walker set 41 Georgia, 16 SEC and 11 NCAA records. Thomas Hitzlsperger, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Roque Junior are three of the 219 judges on the panel for our 10th list. Kenny Easley (DB, UCLA, 1977-80) He rumbled up the right sideline, running through several Rebel tackles for the touchdown that won the game. Fitzgerald won the Walter Camp and Biletnikoff awards and was a unanimous first-team All-American in 2003. In his senior season, he scored 17 touchdowns, threw for three more, and won the Maxwell Trophy. 3. He is the first quarterback to beat all 32 teams, and his three MVP years are the most times the award was consecutively received. Bubba Smith (DE, Michigan State, 1964-66) "He's faster than the speed of sound. Francesco Totti. Top 20 Greatest Footballers Of All Time 2023 20. Sanders began as a junior by returning that season's opening kickoff for a touchdown too. Desmond Howard (WR, Michigan, 1989-91) Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football HOF (1968. He set 21 NCAA records, including all-purpose yards (7,206) and rushing touchdowns (72). 1 Draft Picks. 25. 105. It is difficult to remember a time when Simpson wasn't a pariah, when he was celebrated for a stunning combination of size (6-2, 205) and moves and durability. 48. "When you're standing on the sideline, as a coach, you just feel his presence out there," Carr said. In 1973, Parker became the first full-time offensive lineman inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Achievements: 3-time Super Bowl Champion 2015, 17, 19); 1st-team All-Pro (2011, 14, 15, 17); 5-time Pro-Bowler; 2014 AP Comeback Player of the Year. Green was a three-time first-team All-American. The "Kansas Comet" averaged 6.5 yards per carry in his Jayhawks career. Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma, 2004-06) Darrell Royal won a fierce recruiting battle for the Tyler (Texas) Rose, as Campbell would become known. Oh, yeah, the 6-foot, 195-pound Woodson also set an NCAA record in the 60-meter hurdles and won five Big Ten track championships. Watch on ESPN+. White accounted for 70 of USC's 80 yards on the game-winning drive, including a 1-yard touchdown run with 90 seconds to play.

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