Travis Hunter, Colorado (2024)![\"Travis](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27368799.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Travis")
NFL teams: Jacksonville\u00a0Jaguars (2025-present)Career stats: 7 games,\u00a028 receptions, 298 yards, 1 TD, 15 tackles, 3 pass\u00a0defensesAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n
The 2024 Heisman Trophy award winner was one of the most unique ever, as Colorado’s two-way star, Travis Hunter, claimed the honor as a wide receiver\/cornerback hybrid. Hunter insisted on continuing as a two-way star in the NFL, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have given him that opportunity as a first-round pick.<\/p>\n
Hunter’s rookie season in the NFL ended prematurely due to injury, but he made some highlight-reel catches and played some cornerback before he was shut down in 2025.<\/p>\n
MORE: How Travis Hunter’s Heisman season compared to Charles Woodson<\/a><\/p>\n Jayden Daniels, LSU (2023) Jayden Daniels became the Commanders’ new franchise quarterback as a first-round pick in 2024, coming off an outstanding run at LSU that included a Heisman Trophy. Immediately, he became a top NFL quarterback.<\/p>\n In his rookie season alone, Daniels led Washington to the NFC Championship game and won Offensive Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Explaining Jayden Daniels vs. Robert Griffin III injury comparisons<\/a><\/p>\n Caleb Williams, USC (2022) Caleb Williams was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, just ahead of Jayden Daniels, after becoming an elite quarterback prospect at USC and Oklahoma. While he’s still early in his career, all signs point to Williams being in the NFL for a long while.<\/p>\n Williams had a strong rookie campaign and followed it up in 2025 by leading the Bears toward a winning record for the first time in years.<\/p>\n MORE: The 7 worst Heisman races ever<\/p>\n Bryce Young, Alabama (2021) Bryce Young dominated at Alabama in 2021 en route to the Heisman Trophy, and the Panthers made him the top selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n Young has struggled at points in his brief career thus far, but he has also flashed his elite skills \u2014 in 2025, he was on a strong pace through early action with a career-high 18 touchdown passes.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, Dan Lanning evolved from Nick Saban’s 2015 staff<\/a><\/p>\n DeVonta Smith, Alabama (2020) \u00a9 Geoff Burke-Imagn Images <\/p>\n NFL teams:\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles (2021-present)Career stats: 63 games,\u00a0308 receptions,\u00a04,011 receiving yards,\u00a027 TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0Super Bowl champion<\/p>\n Devonta Smith joined the brief list of wide receivers to win the Heisman Trophy in 2020 with his huge season at Alabama. In 2021, the Eagles drafted him in the first round, and he quickly became a go-to weapon for Jalen Hurts.<\/p>\n Smith won the Super Bowl in 2025 with Philadelphia, becoming one of the NFL’s best receivers early in his career.<\/p>\n MORE: Ranking the best Eagles players ever<\/a><\/p>\n Joe Burrow, LSU (2019) Joe Burrow proved in college that all he does is win football games, leading LSU to an all-time season in 2019 with a national title and a Heisman Trophy. In the NFL, his success continued.<\/p>\n Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2022 and emerged as one of the faces of the league, regularly putting up gaudy passing numbers when he was healthy.\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE Inside Joe Burrow’s family tree, including ex-Packer dad Jim<\/a><\/p>\n Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (2018) Kyler Murray’s athleticism allowed him to get drafted in the first round of both the NFL and MLB, but he chose to keep playing football, landing with the Cardinals.\u00a0<\/p>\n Arizona has struggled to maintain team success in Murray’s time as QB1, but he’s remained an above-average quarterback \u2014 especially due to his rushing upside. Murray has earned two Pro Bowl selections on top of his Rookie of the Year award.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a016 NFL stars you didn’t know were also drafted by MLB teams<\/a><\/p>\n Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (2017) Junfu Han \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images <\/p>\n NFL teams: Cleveland Browns (2018-21), Carolina Panthers (2022), Los Angeles Rams (2022), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2023-present)Career stats:\u00a0118 games,\u00a027,432 passing yards,\u00a0190 passing TDs,\u00a095 INTs,\u00a01,444 rushing yards,\u00a011 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n Baker Mayfield became a fan favorite at Oklahoma, winning the 2017 Heisman Trophy before he was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Early on, he appeared to be the Browns’ answer at quarterback after years of struggles, but after one playoff appearance, he made an exit from Cleveland.<\/p>\n Mayfield revived his NFL career as a member of the Buccaneers, becoming the team’s starter and re-establishing himself as one of the best pure passers in the game.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the best QBs taken with picks 1-32, from Peyton Manning to Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/p>\n Lamar Jackson, Louisville (2016) Lamar Jackson burst onto the national scene at Louisville with his unreal athleticism and dual-threat skills, and to the surprise of some, those skills have translated over to the NFL \u2014 and then some. Quickly after earning the Ravens’ starting quarterback job, Jackson became a sensation.<\/p>\n By his second season, Jackson was an MVP, and he won the honor again in 2023. The former Heisman Trophy winner remained a dominant quarterback in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE: What is Lamar Jackson’s record vs. Patrick Mahomes?<\/a><\/p>\n Derrick Henry, Alabama (2015) Derrick Henry may be the most powerful player the running back position has ever seen. That won him a Heisman at Alabama, and he continued to run through defenders in the NFL, first in Tennessee, later in Baltimore.<\/p>\n Henry has climbed the all-time ranks in career rushing, regularly contending for the NFL’s rushing titles on an annual basis. “King Henry” has put himself in rare air not just as a Heisman-winning running back, but one who then excelled in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Derrick Henry’s unreal high school football career revisited<\/p>\n Marcus Mariota, Oregon (2014) Marcus Mariota won the Heisman in 2014 for the Oregon Ducks, cementing himself as one of the nation’s top quarterbacks before becoming the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He landed with the Titans but only played with the team for a few years.<\/p>\n Despite some solid play, including a 26-touchdown 2016 season, Mariota leaned into a backup role after his time in Tennessee, without any accolades and with one playoff appearance.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Revisiting Lee Corso’s best ‘College GameDay’ moments<\/a><\/p>\n Jameis Winston, Florida State (2013) Jameis Winston earned his reputation as a precise passer with a big arm at Florida State, winning the 2013 Heisman Trophy. He hasn’t fully panned out as the No. 1 pick since then, but he also has put together a solid NFL career.<\/p>\n Turnovers have hurt Winston often, but without them, he became one of the most entertaining quarterbacks in the sport. Winston went from top selection to backup in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0What are the most valuable franchises in the NFL?<\/a><\/p>\n Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M (2012) Johnny Manziel was a captivating passer at Texas A&M, winning the 2012 Heisman, but his NFL career did not pan out. The Browns took him in the first round, but he wouldn’t play in the league for three seasons.<\/p>\n Manziel dealt with various off-the-field issues during his time in Cleveland, and the Browns eventually cut ties with him. He later played in other pro leagues.<\/p>\n MORE: What is Johnny Football doing today after NFL flameout?<\/a><\/p>\n Robert Griffin III, Baylor (2011) As the 2011 Heisman winner and 2012 No. 2 pick, expectations were high for Robert Griffin III, who landed in Washington. Initially, he lived up to them with an outstanding rookie season.<\/p>\n Griffin was an up-and-coming dual threat quarterback who won Rookie of the Year in 2012, but injuries derailed his trajectory from there. He fell out of favor in Washington, then took on a few backup roles.<\/p>\n MORE: How injuries impacted Robert Griffin III’s NFL career<\/a><\/p>\n Cam Newton, Auburn (2010) Cam Newton becoming one of the best rushing quarterbacks ever wasn’t by accident, as the 2010 Heisman winner was a star at Auburn, then for the Panthers. In 2015, he had an outstanding campaign that included an MVP award and trip to the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n Newton established himself as one of the most talented quarterbacks ever, but between injuries and turnover issues, his career didn’t track toward Canton as anticipated. Eventually, he fell into a backup role, but he still made a few highlights before his final season in 2021.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Breaking down every Heisman winner by school<\/a><\/p>\n Mark Ingram II, Alabama (2009) Mark Ingram became a steady weapon in the NFL after his Heisman Trophy and strong Alabama career. Between New Orleans and Baltimore, he was an effective runner who posted three 1,000-yard rushing seasons.<\/p>\n Ingram was never quite a superstar in the pros, but he was as solid as it got for an NFL running back for over a decade, including three Pro Bowl nods.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 16 greatest Alabama players of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (2008) In 2008, Sam Bradford became just the second sophomore to win the Heisman. Eventually, his success at Oklahoma led to opportunity in the NFL, and he wound up playing nine seasons in the league.<\/p>\n Bradford, the 2010 No. 1 pick to the Rams, never panned out as a star passer, but he did have a few solid seasons in St. Louis and Minnesota.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How Heisman Trophy winners have performed at NFL Combine<\/a><\/p>\n Tim Tebow, Florida (2007) Tim Tebow was a fascinating football figure in the late 2000s, as he found a ton of success in college, winning two national championships and a Heisman Trophy. But after being the 25th pick in the 2010 draft to the Broncos, he struggled to catch on despite some early highlights.<\/p>\n Tebow started 11 games for Denver in the 2011 season, but after being traded to the Jets, he became a backup for some years to come, including an attempt to come back as a tight end in 2021.<\/p>\n MORE: Inside Florida’s head coaching history<\/a><\/p>\n Troy Smith, Ohio State (2006) In 2006, quarterback Troy Smith had a huge senior season at Ohio State with\u00a02,542 yards and 30 touchdowns through the air. That led to a Heisman Trophy and Smith being taken in the fifth round of the draft.<\/p>\n However, Smith only started two games for the Ravens, the team that drafted him. He was a backup in Baltimore for a few years, started six games for the 49ers and then moved on from the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Madden covers by year, from Eddie George to Christian McCaffrey<\/a><\/p>\n Reggie Bush, USC (2005) Reggie Bush became a superstar running back at USC, including two All-American selections and a Heisman Trophy, becoming one of the best college weapons ever. He remained elite as an NFL second-round pick, helping the Saints win the Super Bowl in 2010.<\/p>\n Bush was an effective weapon in the NFL, but he never quite reached a “star” ceiling outside of a 2008 All-Pro selection as a punt returner. Still, his speed was fully on display in his NFL career.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Revisiting the Bills’ four consecutive Super Bowl appearances<\/a><\/p>\n Matt Leinart, USC (2004) A college football Hall of Famer, Matt Leinart had a dominant USC career that included a Heisman Trophy, and a perfect season with a national title. His NFL career didn’t bring the same success.<\/p>\n He started for the Cardinals as a rookie but struggled with interceptions, and by 2008, he was a backup. Leinart went on to play for other squads as a backup as well.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Who are the heaviest players of all time?<\/a><\/p>\n Jason White, Oklahoma (2003) Jason White won the 2003 Heisman Trophy thanks to his\u00a03,846 yards and 40 touchdowns as a passer at Oklahoma, and he remained a top college quarterback in 2004. But with reports of knee injuries, he went undrafted.<\/p>\n White signed a deal with the Titans but did retire due to knee ailments shortly after.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How does NIL money work in college football?<\/a><\/p>\n Carson Palmer, USC (2002) Carson Palmer enjoyed a long NFL career as a starter in Cincinnati, Oakland and Arizona, never surrendering a starting quarterback role as a gunslinger-style passer. The 2002 Heisman winner at USC wasn’t quite elite, but he was a steady presence in the NFL for years.<\/p>\n With three Pro Bowl selections and three playoff trips, Palmer ranks among plenty of all-time leaders in various numbers thanks to his long pro career.<\/p>\n MORE: Lane Kiffin’s timeline of controversial coaching exits<\/a><\/p>\n Eric Crouch, Nebraska (2001) While Eric Crouch was a star quarterback at Nebraska, winning various awards including the Heisman in 2001, he was a third-round pick in the NFL who was initially drafted as a wide receiver.<\/p>\n Crouch never caught on at any position, moving on to the CFL in 2005.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 16 greatest Chiefs players of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Chris Weinke, Florida State (2000) Chris Weinke had a fascinating athletic career, starting out in the MLB minor leagues, enrolling at Florida State at age 25, then becoming a Heisman trophy winner as a quarterback. Drafted by the Panthers in the fourth round of the 2001 draft, Weinke started, but struggled as a rookie.<\/p>\n After that year, Weinke was a backup in Carolina and San Francisco to finish out his football career, before taking up coaching; he is now coaching at Georgia Tech.<\/p>\n MORE: Breaking down the oldest players ever drafted in the NFL<\/a><\/p>\n Ron Dayne, Wisconsin (1999) One of the NCAA’s all-time leading rushers, Ron Dayne was outstanding at Wisconsin; his\u00a02,034 rushing yards won the Heisman in 1999. After heading to the Giants in the 2000 NFL Draft, he had a few solid seasons, but he never broke 1,000 rushing yards in a season.<\/p>\n Dayne spent time in New York, Denver and Houston, playing eight years in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE: Why players complain about MetLife Stadium’s turf<\/a><\/p>\n Ricky Williams, Texas (1998) Ricky Williams won the Heisman in 1998 as a superstar at Texas, and he did hit similar peaks while in the NFL. His 2002 season included a First-Team All-Pro selection with a league-high\u00a01,853 rushing yards for the Dolphins.<\/p>\n Williams played for over a decade in the NFL, becoming one of Miami’s deadliest weapons, but after time away from football for a suspension, he wasn’t as effective.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 13 greatest Ravens of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Charles Woodson, Michigan (1997) Simply put, Charles Woodson is one of the best defenders ever, and that can be said of his college and pro careers. He became the first defensive player to win the Heisman in 1997, and in the NFL, he stamped himself as a superstar corner.<\/p>\n Woodson won a Super Bowl in Green Bay, won a Defensive Player of the Year award and has been inducted into the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0The 16 greatest Michigan players ever<\/a><\/p>\n Danny Wuerrfel, Florida (1996) Danny Wuerffel led the NCAA in touchdown passes in 1995 and 1996 for Florida, winning the Heisman in 1996 en route to a national title. While he had a decorated college career,\u00a0Wuerffel had limited playing time in the NFL.<\/p>\n A fourth-round pick in 1997,\u00a0Wuerffel was primarily a backup at his various stops.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0<\/a>Ranking the 15 greatest Commanders players ever, from Sean Taylor to Darrell Green<\/a><\/p>\n Eddie George, Ohio State (1995) Eddie George was just as entertaining in the NFL for some time as he was in college \u2014 the 1995 Heisman winner at Ohio State had seven 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his nine years in the NFL.<\/p>\n Primarily leading the Titans’ offense, George earned plenty more individual honors after his strong college career.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ohio State coaching records vs. Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n Rashaan Salaam, Colorado (1994) Rashaan Salaam became the fourth college player ever to tally more than 2,000\u00a0rushing yards\u00a0in a season in 1994, winning the Heisman Trophy at Colorado.<\/p>\n After being a first-round pick by the Bears, Salaam dealt with injuries and other off-the-field issues, unable to continue his star trajectory after\u00a01,074 rushing yards as a rookie.<\/p>\n MORE: Full list of RBs to win the Heisman<\/a><\/p>\n Gino Torretta, Miami (1992) In 1992,\u00a0Gino Torretta won the Heisman as the quarterback for Miami, also a member of the Hurricanes’ two national title teams around that time.<\/p>\n After being a seventh-round pick, he couldn’t catch on anywhere, never becoming an NFL starter.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Revisiting the severe neck injury that ended Sterling Sharpe’s NFL career<\/a><\/p>\n Desmond Howard, Michigan (1991) Desmond Howard was successful in both college and the NFL, but in different ways. At Michigan, he won the 1991 Heisman as a wide receiver with his dominance.<\/p>\n In the NFL though, Howard was an elite special teams player, winning MVP honors in\u00a0Super Bowl XXXI\u00a0after returning a kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the greatest Packers players of all-time<\/a><\/p>\n Ty Detmer, BYU (1990) Ty Demter broke through in 1990 with the Heisman Trophy at BYU, breaking plenty of program records along the way. He became a ninth-round pick in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n Detmer only had two seasons as a full-on starter, which came with the Eagles in 1996 and 1997. He struggled with interceptions but had a long career as a backup.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Inside the Manning football family tree<\/a><\/p>\n Andre Ware, Houston (1989) Andre Ware became a star at Houston, winning the Heisman in 1989 for the Cougars before heading to Detroit in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n While he is a College Football Hall of Famer, Ware eventually reached the CFL after struggling in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Who is on the Mount Rushmore of Bay Area sports?<\/p>\n Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State (1988) MPS-Imagn Images <\/p>\n NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1989-98)Career stats:\u00a0153 games,\u00a015,269 rushing yards,\u00a099 rushing TDs,\u00a02,921 receiving yards, 10 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0MVP (1997), 2-time Offensive Player of the Year, 1989 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 6-time First-Team All-Pro,\u00a04-time Second-team All-Pro, 10-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n One of the best running backs to ever touch a football, Barry Sanders was just as big a star in the NFL as he was at Oklahoma State. His\u00a01988\u00a0Heisman season remains one of the greatest individual campaigns by a running back in college football history.<\/p>\n With the Lions, Sanders never stopped dominating opposing defenses, with a pair of OPOY trophies and an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Examining Frank Gore’s place in NFL history<\/a><\/p>\n Tim Brown, Notre Dame (1987) Tim Brown was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy. His NFL was just as incredible, becoming one of the best receivers ever for his years of dominance with the Raiders.<\/p>\n Brown can be found all over all-time leaderboards, a Pro Football Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n MORE: Which brothers are in the NFL Hall of Fame?<\/a><\/p>\n Vinny Testaverde, Miami (1986) Vinny Testeverde had one of the longest careers of any NFL quarterback ever. Over his 21 seasons, he became one of the most well-known figures in the league while climbing up all-time charts.<\/p>\n Testeverde found most of his success with the Jets and was also the 1986 Heisman winner at Miami.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0History of Miami quarterbacks in the NFL<\/a><\/p>\n Bo Jackson, Auburn (1985) Injuries cut Bo Jackson’s football career well-short, but there’s no doubt he was one of the most talented players ever. Also an MLB star, Jackson became an icon for his unreal athleticism.<\/p>\n After winning a Heisman at Auburn in 1985, Jackson was a Pro Bowl running back for the Raiders before his career was cut short.<\/p>\n MORE: How Ohio State’s Bo Jackson is related to NFL legend<\/a><\/p>\n Doug Flutie, Boston College (1984) Doug Flutie was a professional quarterback for 21 seasons, but not all of that was in the NFL. After winning the 1984 Heisman at Boston College, Flutie was in the NFL for 12 years.<\/p>\n Flutie spent time as a starter for New England, Buffalo and the Chargers.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 15 greatest Buffalo Bills of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Mike Rozier, Nebraska (1983) Playing at Nebraska, running back Mike Rozier won the Heisman in 1983, then played in the USFL.<\/p>\n However, Rozier then headed to the NFL, becoming a solid running back for the Oilers and Falcons.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Explaining how the NCAA OT format works and differences from NFL<\/a><\/p>\n Herschel Walker, Georgia (1982) One of the most iconic running backs ever,\u00a0Herschel Walker went from Georgia Heisman winner to Cowboys star.<\/p>\n The fifth-round pick would earn two Pro Bowl nods as a member of some of Dallas’ top teams in that era.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Where is the NFL Hall of Fame Game played every year?<\/a><\/p>\n Marcus Allen, USC (1981) Yet another Heisman Trophy winner who is among the best running backs of all-time, Marcus Allen accumulated just about every award one player can grab in his football career.<\/p>\n The Pro Football and College Hall of Famer won the Heisman in 1981, an NFL MVP in 1985 and a Super Bowl ring with the Raiders.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Everything to know about the NFL’s taunting penalty<\/a><\/p>\n George Rogers, South Carolina (1980) George Rogers was the top selection in the 1981 NFL Draft, an easy decision for the Saints after he won the 1980 Heisman Trophy.<\/p>\n Rogers also had a standout NFL career that included a title in Washington, the OROY award and over 7,000 career rushing yards.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How NFL virtual measurement system impacts first downs, controversial calls<\/a><\/p>\n Charles White, USC (1979) A two-time All-American and the 1979 Heisman Trophy winner in college, Charles White then went on to play for the Browns and Rams in the NFL.<\/p>\n While he wasn’t a key contributor for the first chunk of his career, he did lead the league in rushing in 1987.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0What is a catch in the NFL? Explaining the league’s definition, controversial calls and more<\/a><\/p>\n Billy Sims, Oklahoma (1978) Billy Sims was on a Hall of Fame trajectory in his first four NFL seasons; the 1978 Heisman winner at Oklahoma won Rookie of the Year, then emerged as one of the league’s premiere running backs.<\/p>\n However, Sims’ career was cut short by injury after three 1,000-yard seasons for the Lions.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Complete guide to NFL kickoff rules, from penalties to player safety<\/a><\/p>\n Earl Campbell, Texas (1977) Considered one of the best power running backs ever, Earl Campbell went from Texas’ Heisman winner to a bonafide NFL star.<\/p>\n Campbell was yet another Heisman winner who was inducted into both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 15 biggest power couples in sports<\/a><\/p>\n Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh (1976) Tony Dorsett led Pitt to a national championship in 1976, also winning the Heisman Trophy along the way.<\/p>\n He then remained with the Cowboys for a majority of his NFL career, winning a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0What to know about offensive and defensive pass interference penalties<\/a><\/p>\n Archie Griffin, Ohio State (1974, 1975) Famously the only player to win two Heisman Trophies,\u00a0Archie Griffin remains an all-time college football legend. He was then a first-round pick by the Bengals.<\/p>\n The running back played seven years in the NFL, but he wasn’t quite the star he was at Ohio State.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 15 greatest Ohio State players of all time<\/a><\/p>\n John Cappelletti, Penn State (1973) John Cappelletti remains Penn State’s lone Heisman Trophy winner, an honor he earned in 1973 as a superstar running back for the Nittany Lions.<\/p>\n In the NFL,\u00a0Cappelletti was a solid weapon for the Rams and Chargers for nearly a decade.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Everything to know about NFL overtime, from rules changes to controversies<\/a><\/p>\n Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (1972) A College Football Hall of Famer, Johnny Rodgers was a star running back and receiver at Nebraska, winning college football’s top individual honor in 1972.<\/p>\n Rodgers primarily played in the CFL, but he did have a brief NFL stint with the Chargers.<\/p>\n MORE: What is a hip-drop tackle?<\/p>\n Pat Sullivan, Auburn (1971) Long before he was a head coach at Samford University and TCU, Pat Sullivan won the 1971 Heisman for the Auburn Tigers as a quarterback.<\/p>\n However, Sullivan had limited action in the NFL and struggled with turnovers before his coaching career began.<\/p>\n MORE: Ranking the best 49ers players ever<\/a><\/p>\n Jim Plunkett, Stanford (1970) Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n NFL teams:\u00a0\u00a0New England Patriots\u00a0(1971-75), San Francisco 49ers\u00a0(1976-77), Oakland\u00a0\/\u00a0Los Angeles Raiders\u00a0(1978\u201386)Career stats:\u00a0157 games,\u00a025,882 passing yards,\u00a0164 passing TDs,\u00a0198 INTs,\u00a01,337 rushing yards,\u00a014 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time Super Bowl champion, 1-time Super Bowl MVP, 1980 Comeback Player of the Year, 1971 AFC Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n The top selection in the 1971 NFL Draft out of Stanford, Jim Plunkett became a star at Stanford, then won a pair of Super Bowls.<\/p>\n Plunkett’s two titles came as a member of the Raiders; he and\u00a0Eli Manning\u00a0are the only eligible quarterbacks with two Super Bowl wins as a starter not to be inducted into the\u00a0Pro Football Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 18 greatest Patriots players of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Steve Owens, Oklahoma (1969) A running back at Oklahoma, Steve Owens then was taken by the Lions in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n He played just five NFL seasons, all in Detroit; he had\u00a01,035 rushing yards in his second season, but otherwise struggled to stay healthy.<\/p>\n MORE: Why did Jackson Arnold transfer away from Oklahoma?<\/a><\/p>\n O.J. Simpson, USC (1968) Regarded as one of the most talented running backs ever, O.J. Simpson went from USC star and Heisman winner, to Bills star and MVP.<\/p>\n Simpson was inducted into both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Why was O.J. Simpson nicknamed Juice?<\/a><\/p>\n Gary Beban, UCLA (1967) UCLA quarterback Gary Beban won the Heisman Trophy in 1967, and then was taken in the second round of the 1968 draft by Washington.<\/p>\n He’d play in just five NFL games, retiring after the 1971 season.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Lee Corso’s greatest ‘College GameDay’ moments<\/a><\/p>\n Steve Spurrier, Florida (1966) Before he was a well-known head coach at South Carolina, Florida and more, Steve Spurrier was a Heisman winner for the Gators, then a first-round draft choice.<\/p>\n He spent eight years quarterbacking for the 49ers, but he was also a punter.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Everything to know about college football’s fake injury penalty<\/a><\/p>\n Mike Garrett, USC (1965) Most of Mike Garrett’s professional production came before the AFL-NFL merger, and he was a top running back for the Chiefs in the AFL.<\/p>\n Garrett, the 1965 Heisman winner, later became an athletic director at his alma mater, USC.<\/p>\n MORE: Breaking down Notre Dame vs. Indiana history<\/a><\/p>\n John Huarte, Notre Dame (1964) The 1964 Heisman winner at Notre Dame, John Huarte, went on to play in the AFL and NFL.<\/p>\n Huarte won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n MORE: Where did Marcus Freeman play?<\/a><\/p>\n Roger Staubach, Navy (1963) Roger Staubach became a star at Navy, then continued that in his NFL career with the Cowboys.<\/p>\n A participant in five Super Bowls, including four as the starting passer, Staubach is also one of the only players to win a Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 18 greatest Dallas Cowboys of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Terry Baker, Oregon State (1962) Terry Baker won a Heisman Trophy at Oregon State in 1962, but he also led the basketball team to the Final Four in 1963.<\/p>\n As the No. 1 pick by the Rams in the 1963 NFL Draft, he eventually departed for the CFL.<\/p>\n MORE: Sports stars who played in March Madness<\/a><\/p>\n Ernie Davis, Syracuse (1961) Ernie Davis won the Heisman at Syracuse in 1961, and he was taken first overall by Washington, then traded to Cleveland in the following NFL Draft.<\/p>\n However, Davis would never play in an NFL game. He was diagnosed with\u00a0leukemia\u00a0that same year and died at age 23 without playing a professional game.<\/p>\n MORE: Why did the Browns move to Baltimore?<\/a><\/p>\n Billy Cannon, LSU (1959) A halfback and tight end, Billy Cannon did it all for LSU en route to the 1958 Heisman Trophy. He was then selected first overall in the 1960 NFL Draft, but he first played in the AFL, becoming one of the league’s top talents.<\/p>\n Cannon played one season in the actual NFL for the Chiefs in 1970.<\/p>\n MORE: What is the Pop-Tarts Bowl?<\/a><\/p>\n John David Crow, Texas A&M (1957) Playing for the Texas A&M Aggies in 1957, John David Crow won the Heisman, long before he became a coach and college administrator.<\/p>\n Over his 11 NFL seasons, Crow was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Everything to know about the NFL’s personal conduct policy<\/a><\/p>\n Paul Hornung, Notre Dame (1956) One of the most famously versatile players ever, Paul Hornung was a halfback, kicker and quarterback. That led him to the 1956 Heisman at Notre Dame, as well as a successful NFL career.<\/p>\n Hornung won the first Super Bowl with the Packers in 1967, also named the NFL’s 1961 MVP.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Explaining the history of Notre Dame’s independent status<\/a><\/p>\n Howard Cassady, Ohio State (1955)NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1956-61), Cleveland Browns\u00a0(1962), Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(1962), Detroit Lions (1963)Career stats: 84 games,\u00a01,229 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs,\u00a01,601 receiving yards, 18 receiving TDsAwards and accolades: 1-time\u00a0NFL champion\u00a0<\/p>\n Howard Cassady won the 1955 Heisman Trophy for the Ohio State Buckeyes, then played in the NFL for seven seasons.<\/p>\n The halfback and split end won an NFL championship with the Lions.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Full guide to NFL’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty<\/a><\/p>\n Alan Ameche, Wisconsin (1954) “The Iron Horse” won the Heisman in 1954 for Wisconsin, then was a Pro Bowl selection in each of his first four NFL seasons.<\/p>\n Alan Ameche\u00a0scored the winning touchdown in overtime in the\u00a01958 NFL Championship Game\u00a0against the\u00a0New York Giants.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Full timeline of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s teams, from the Bills to the Jets<\/a><\/p>\n Johnny Lattner, Notre Dame (1953)NFL teams:\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0(1954)Career stats: 12 games,\u00a0237 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs,\u00a0305 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n Another of Notre Dame’s many Heisman winners, Johnny Lattner claimed the honor in 1953.<\/p>\n He would play just one season in the NFL for the Steelers.<\/p>\n MORE NFL:\u00a0NFL quarterbacks with the highest career passer ratings<\/a><\/p>\n Billy Vessels, Oklahoma (1952)NFL teams:\u00a0Baltimore Colts (1956)Career stats:\u00a012 games, 215 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, 177 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n Billy Vessels had an elite college career, including a 1950 national title at Oklahoma and his 1952 Heisman Trophy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vessels chose to play football in the\u00a0WIFU and lost time due to military service, but eventually played one season for the Colts.<\/p>\n MORE: Why did Dillon Gabriel leave Oklahoma?<\/a><\/p>\n Vic Janowicz, Ohio State (1950)NFL teams:\u00a0Washington Redskins\u00a0(1954-55)Career stats:\u00a022 games,\u00a0410 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs,\u00a0148 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n The 1950 Heisman Trophy winner, Vic Janowicz was then selected by Washington in the seventh round of the 1952 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n The College Football Hall of Famer was one of the few athletes in the post-World War II era to\u00a0play in both the NFL and MLB.<\/p>\n MORE: Chip Kelly coaching timeline<\/a><\/p>\n Leon Hart, Notre Dame (1949) Leon Hart had a loaded football career, first winning three national titles and a Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame.<\/p>\n Then, he won three championships and an All-Pro selection in the NFL \u2014\u00a0\u00a0he is the most recent of only two linemen ever to win the Heisman Trophy.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0History of college football coaches in the NFL, from Nick Saban to Chip Kelly<\/a><\/p>\n Doak Walker, SMU (1948) A halfback and kicker at SMU, Doak Walker now has his own college award named after him, given to the best running back in the country. However, he also earned the Heisman in 1948.<\/p>\n Walker is also a Pro Football Hall of Famer for his accomplishments as a Lion for five seasons.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Most NFL Draft picks by a school in one year<\/a><\/p>\n Johnny Lujack, Notre Dame (1947) A former quarterback and safety,\u00a0Johnny Lujack\u00a0was a unanimous All-American in both 1946 and 1947, leading Notre Dame to national championships both years and winning the 1947 Heisman Trophy.<\/p>\n He had one All-Pro season as a member of the Bears in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Best two-way players in NFL history, from Deion Sanders to Chuck Bednarik<\/a><\/p>\n Glenn Davis, Army (1946)NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1950\u201351)Career stats:\u00a023 games,\u00a0616 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs, 682 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDsAwards and accolades: 1-time\u00a0NFL champion, 1-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n Glenn Davis won three national championships at Army, then continued his success with the Rams as an NFL champion.<\/p>\n The halfback also served time in the military.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How does NFL MVP voting work?<\/a><\/p>\n Les Horvath, Ohio State (1944)NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1947-48), Cleveland Browns\u00a0(1949)Career stats:\u00a0Awards and accolades:\u00a01-time AAFC champion<\/p>\n Les Horvath was the first Ohio State player to win the Heisman Trophy, beginning a legacy of all-time Buckeyes.<\/p>\n Horvath played a few NFL seasons, including winning an AAFC title with the Browns.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the most iconic NFL Draft outfits in history<\/a><\/p>\n Frank Sinkwich, Georgia (1942)NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1943-44), New York Yankees\u00a0(1946-47), Baltimore Colts\u00a0(1947)Career stats:\u00a035 games,\u00a01,090 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs,\u00a0Awards and accolades:\u00a01944 MVP, 1-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 1-time Second-team All-Pro\u00a0<\/p>\n The first ever SEC player to win the Heisman, Frank Sinkwich claimed the honor in 1942.<\/p>\n Sinkwich also won a national title with Georgia in college, and he won an MVP in the NFL.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Who are the oldest players drafted in NFL history?<\/a><\/p>\n Bruce Smith, Minnesota (1941)NFL teams:\u00a0Green Bay Packers\u00a0(1945-48), Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1948)Career stats:\u00a031 games,\u00a0560 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 79 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n Bruce “Boo” Smith won the 1941 Heisman Trophy at Minnesota.\u00a0<\/p>\n He then went on to play in the NFL for the Packers and Rams.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Complete list of Super Bowl MVP winners through the years<\/p>\n Tom Harmon, Michigan (1940)NFL teams:\u00a0New York Americans\u00a0(1941), Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1946-47)Career stats:\u00a022 games,\u00a0542 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs,\u00a0288 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n Michigan star Tom Harmon had a packed Wolverines career that included\u00a0leading the nation in scoring and being a consensus\u00a0All-American\u00a0in both\u00a01939\u00a0and 1940, winning the 1940\u00a0Heisman Trophy and the\u00a0Maxwell Award.<\/p>\n After serving in the Air Force, Harmon played pro football for the Rams.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2244702776.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Jayden")
NFL teams:\u00a0Washington Commanders (2024-present)Career stats:\u00a024 games,\u00a04,830 passing yards,\u00a033 passing TDs, 12 INTs,\u00a096.7 rating,\u00a01,169 rushing yards,\u00a08 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\nNFL teams:\u00a0Chicago Bears (2024-present)Career stats:\u00a030 games,\u00a06,449 passing yards,\u00a039 passing TDs, 12 INTs,\u00a087.6 rating,\u00a0810 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n
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NFL teams:\u00a0Carolina Panthers (2023-present)Career stats:\u00a042 games,\u00a07,411 passing yards,\u00a044 passing TDs, 28 INTs,\u00a079.1 rating,\u00a0623 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_25380338.jpg.webp.webp\")
<\/p>\nNFL teams:\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals (2020-present)Career stats:\u00a072 games,\u00a019,451 passing yards,\u00a0144 passing TDs,\u00a046 INTs,\u00a0100.7 rating,\u00a0817 rushing yards,\u00a012 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time\u00a0NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2021, 2024), 2-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n
![\"Kyler](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27168241.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Kyler")
NFL teams:\u00a0Arizona Cardinals (2019-present)Career stats:\u00a087 games,\u00a020,460 passing yards,\u00a0121 passing TDs,\u00a060 INTs,\u00a03,193 rushing yards,\u00a032 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, 2-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27378897.jpg.webp.webp\")
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NFL teams:\u00a0Baltimore Ravens (2018-present)Career stats:\u00a0111 games,\u00a021,654 passing yards,\u00a0181 passing TDs,\u00a052 INTs,\u00a06,410 rushing yards,\u00a034 rushing TDsAwards and accolades: 2-time\u00a0MVP (2019, 2023), 3-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 4-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27031744.jpg.webp.webp\")
NFL teams: Tennessee Titans (2016-23), Baltimore Ravens (2024-present)Career stats:\u00a0149 games,\u00a012,448 rushing yards,\u00a0116 rushing TDs,\u00a01,801 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDsAwards and accolades: 2020 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, 1-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 3-time\u00a0Second-Team All-Pro, 5-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27254652.jpg.webp.webp\")
NFL teams:\u00a0Tennessee Titans (2015-19), Las Vegas Raiders (2020-21), Atlanta Falcons (2022), Philadelphia Eagles (2023), Washington Commanders (2024-present)Career stats:\u00a0102 games,\u00a017,573 passing yards,\u00a0106 passing TDs,\u00a062 INTs,\u00a089.6 rating,\u00a02,411 rushing yards,\u00a019 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\nNFL teams:\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015-19), New Orleans Saints (2020-23), Cleveland Browns (2024), New York Giants (2025-present)Career stats:\u00a0107 games,\u00a024,792 passing yards,\u00a0156 passing TDs,\u00a0113 INTs,\u00a01,320 rushing yards,\u00a012 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n
NFL teams:\u00a0Cleveland Browns (2014-15)Career stats:\u00a015 games,\u00a01,675 passing yards, 7 passing TDs, 7 INTs,\u00a0259 rushing yards, 1 rushing TDAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_8271485.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Robert")
NFL teams:\u00a0Washington Commanders (2012-15), Cleveland Browns (2016), Baltimore Ravens (2018-20)Career stats:\u00a056 games,\u00a09,271 passing yards,\u00a043 passing TDs,\u00a030 INTs,\u00a01,809 rushing yards,\u00a010 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02012 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_17386326.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Cam")
NFL teams: Carolina Panthers (2011-19, 2021), New England Patriots (2020)Career stats:\u00a0148 games,\u00a032,382 passing yards,\u00a0194 passing TDs,\u00a0123 INTs,\u00a085.2 rating,\u00a05,628 rushing yards,\u00a075 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0MVP (2015), 2015 Offensive Player of the Year, 2011 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 3-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\nNFL teams:\u00a0New Orleans Saints (2011-18, 2021-22), Baltimore Ravens (2019-20), Houston Texans (2021)Career stats:\u00a0156 games,\u00a08,111 rushing yards,\u00a065 rushing TDs,\u00a02,125 receiving yards,\u00a010 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a03-time\u00a0Pro Bowl\u00a0<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_8048929.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Sam")
NFL teams:\u00a0St. Louis Rams (2010-14), Philadelphia Eagles (2015), Minnesota Vikings (2016-17), Arizona Cardinals (2018)Career stats:\u00a083 games,\u00a019,449 passing yards,\u00a0103 passing TDs,\u00a061 INTs,\u00a084.5 rating,\u00a0340 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02010 Offensive Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_13840626.jpg.webp.webp\")
NFL teams:\u00a0Denver Broncos (2010-11), New York Jets (2012), New England Patriots (2013), Philadelphia Eagles (2015), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021)Career stats:\u00a035 games,\u00a02,422 passing yards,\u00a017 passing TDs, 9 INTs,\u00a075.3 rating,\u00a0989 rushing yards,\u00a012 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4819932.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Troy")
NFL teams:\u00a0Baltimore Ravens (2007-09), San Francisco 49ers (2010), Pittsburgh Steelers (2012)Career stats:\u00a020 games,\u00a01,734 passing yards, 8 passing TDs, 5 INTs,\u00a0230 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5059056.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Reggie")
NFL teams:\u00a0New Orleans Saints (2006-2010), Miami Dolphins (2011-12), Detroit Lions (2013-14), San Francisco 49ers (2015), Buffalo Bills (2016)Career stats:\u00a0134 games,\u00a05,490 rushing yards,\u00a036 rushing TDs,\u00a03,598 receiving yards,\u00a018 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0Super Bowl champion, 1-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_6544320.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Matt")
NFL teams:\u00a0Arizona Cardinals (2006-09), Houston Texans (2010-11), Oakland Raiders (2012), Buffalo Bills (2013)Career stats:\u00a033 games,\u00a04,065 passing yards,\u00a015 passing TDs,\u00a021 INTs,\u00a070.2 rating,\u00a089 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5422772.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Jason")
NFL teams:\u00a0Tennessee Titans (2005)Career stats:\u00a0N\/AAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_12841487.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Carson")
NFL teams:\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals (2003-10), Oakland Raiders (2011-12), Arizona Cardinals (2013-17)Career stats:\u00a0182 games,\u00a046,247 passing yards,\u00a0294 passing TDs,\u00a0187 INTs,\u00a087.9 rating, 474 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0Second-Team All-Pro, 3-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2123888.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Eric")
NFL teams:\u00a0St. Louis Rams (2002), Green Bay Packers (2003-04), Kansas City Chiefs (2005)Career stats:\u00a0N\/AAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2130750.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Chris")
NFL teams:\u00a0Carolina Panthers (2001-06), San Francisco 49ers (2007)Career stats:\u00a029 games,\u00a03,904 passing yards,\u00a015 passing TDs,\u00a026 INTs,\u00a062.2 ratingAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_9525683.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Ron")
NFL teams:\u00a0New York Giants (2000-04), Denver Broncos (2005), Houston Texans (2006-07)Career stats:\u00a096 games,\u00a03,722 rushing yards,\u00a028 rushing TDs,\u00a0340 receiving yards, 0 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_13735812.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Ricky")
NFL teams:\u00a0New Orleans Saints (1999-2001), Miami Dolphins (2002-03, 2005, 2007-10), Baltimore Ravens (2011)Career stats:\u00a0147 games,\u00a010,009 rushing yards,\u00a066 rushing TDs,\u00a02,606 receiving yards, 8 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 1-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"Charles](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_16529783.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Charles")
NFL teams:\u00a0Oakland Raiders (1998-2005, 2013-15), Green Bay Packers (2006-12)\u00a0Career stats:\u00a0254 games,\u00a01,205 tackles,\u00a065 interceptions,\u00a0155 PD,\u00a0155 forced fumbles, 20.0 sacksAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0Super Bowl champion, 2009 Defensive Player of the Year, 1998 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 4-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 4-time\u00a0Second-Team All-Pro, 9-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2123875.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Danny")
NFL teams:\u00a0New Orleans Saints (1997-99), Green Bay Packers (2000), Chicago Bears (2001), Houston Texans (2002), Washington Commanders (2002)Career stats:\u00a0\u00a024 games,\u00a02,123 passing yards,\u00a012 passing TDs,\u00a022 INTs,\u00a056.4 rating,\u00a0189 rushing yards, 1 rushing TDAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27313470.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Eddie")
NFL teams:\u00a0Houston Oilers\/Tennessee Titans (1996-2003), Dallas Cowboys (2004)Career stats:\u00a0141 games,\u00a010,441 rushing yards,\u00a068 rushing TDs,\u00a02,227 receiving yards,\u00a010 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01996 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 1-time\u00a0Second-Team All-Pro, 4-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_9605671.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Rashaan")
NFL teams:\u00a0Chicago Bears (1995-97), Oakland Raiders (1999), Cleveland Browns (1999), Green Bay Packers (1999), San Francisco 49ers (2003)Career stats:\u00a033 games,\u00a01,684 rushing yards,\u00a013 rushing TDs,\u00a0120 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2222363.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Gino")
NFL teams:\u00a0Minnesota Vikings (1993), Detroit Lions (1994),\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0(1995\u201396),\u00a0Seattle Seahawks\u00a0(1996\u201397),\u00a0Indianapolis Colts\u00a0(1997),\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1999)Career stats:\u00a02 games,\u00a041 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 1 INT, 12 rushing yardsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_18430320.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Desmond")
NFL teams:\u00a0Washington Redskins\u00a0(1992-94)\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars\u00a0(1995)\u00a0Green Bay Packers\u00a0(1996),\u00a0Oakland Raiders\u00a0(1997-98), Green Bay Packers (1999),\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1999\u20132002)Career stats:\u00a0156 games,\u00a01,597 receiving yards, 7 receiving TDs,\u00a02,895 punt return yards,\u00a07,959 kick return yards, 8 kick return TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time\u00a0Super Bowl champion, 1-time\u00a0Super Bowl MVP, 1-time\u00a0First-Team All-Pro, 1-time\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_10098616.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Ty")
NFL teams:\u00a0Green Bay Packers\u00a0(1992-95), Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(1996-97), San Francisco 49ers\u00a0(1998), Cleveland Browns\u00a0(1999-2000), Detroit Lions\u00a0(2001-03), Atlanta Falcons\u00a0(2004-05)Career stats:\u00a054 games,\u00a06,351 passing yards,\u00a034 passing TDs,\u00a035 INTs,\u00a0177 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_9623174.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Andre")
NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1990-93), Minnesota Vikings\u00a0(1994), Jacksonville Jaguars\u00a0(1995),\u00a0Oakland Raiders\u00a0(1999)Career stats:\u00a014 games,\u00a01,112 passing yards, 5 passing TDs, 8 INTs,\u00a063.5 rating,\u00a0217 rushing yardsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4770152.jpg.webp.webp\")
<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_8354313.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Tim")
NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0\/\u00a0Oakland Raiders\u00a0(1988\u20132003), Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u00a0(2004)Career stats:\u00a0255 games,\u00a014,934 receiving yards,\u00a0100 receiving TDs,\u00a0190 rushing yards, 1 rushing TDAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time\u00a0First-team\u00a0All-Pro,\u00a09-time Pro Bowl\u00a0(1988,\u00a01991,\u00a01993\u201397,\u00a01999,\u00a02001)<\/p>\nNFL teams:\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u00a0(1987-92), Cleveland Browns\u00a0(1993-95), Baltimore Ravens\u00a0(1996-97) New York Jets\u00a0(1998\u20132003, 2005),\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0(2004), New England Patriots\u00a0(2006), Carolina Panthers\u00a0(2007)Career stats:\u00a0233 games,\u00a046,233 passing yards,\u00a0275 passing TDs,\u00a0267 INTs,\u00a01,661 rushing yards,\u00a015 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n
NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles Raiders\u00a0(1987-90)Career stats:\u00a038 games,\u00a02,782 rushing yards,\u00a016 rushing TDs,\u00a0352 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_26927598.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Doug")
NFL teams:\u00a0Chicago Bears\u00a0(1986-87), New England Patriots\u00a0(1987-89, 2005), Buffalo Bills\u00a0(1998\u20132000), San Diego Chargers\u00a0(2001-04)Career stats:\u00a091 games,\u00a014,715 passing yards,\u00a086 passing TDs,\u00a068 INTs,\u00a01,634 rushing yards,\u00a010 rushing TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Pro Bowl, 1998 Comeback Player of the Year<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2222867.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Mike")
NFL teams:\u00a0Houston Oilers\u00a0(1985-90), Atlanta Falcons\u00a0(1990-91)Career stats:\u00a092 games,\u00a04,462 rushing yards,\u00a030 rushing TDs,\u00a0715 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_10110508.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Herschel")
NFL teams:\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0(1986-89, 1996-97), Minnesota Vikings\u00a0(1989-91), Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(1992-94), New York Giants\u00a0(1995)Career stats:\u00a0187 games,\u00a08,225 rushing yards,\u00a061 rushing TDs,\u00a04,859 receiving yards,\u00a021 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time Second-Team All-Pro, 2-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_3206586.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Marcus")
NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles Raiders\u00a0(1982-92), Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1993-97)Career stats:\u00a0222 games,\u00a012,243 rushing yards,\u00a0123 rushing TDs,\u00a05,411 receiving yards,\u00a021 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Super Bowl champion, 1-time Super Bowl MVP,\u00a0 1-time MVP,\u00a01985\u00a0Offensive Player of the Year, 1982\u00a0Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1993 Comeback Player of the Year, 2-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 1-time Second-team All-Pro, 6-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4779280.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"George")
NFL teams:\u00a0New Orleans Saints\u00a0(1981-84), Washington Commanders (1985-87)Career stats:\u00a092 games,\u00a07,176 rushing yards,\u00a054 rushing TDs,\u00a0368 receiving yardsAwards and accolades: 1-time Super Bowl champion,\u00a01981 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 2-time Pro Bowl\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_7586095.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Charles")
NFL teams:\u00a0Cleveland Browns\u00a0(1980-84), Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1985-88)Career stats:\u00a0108 games,\u00a03,075 rushing yards,\u00a023 rushing TDs,\u00a0860 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDAwards and accolades:\u00a01987 Comeback Player of the Year, 1-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 1-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2156137.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Billy")
NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1980-84)Career stats:\u00a060 games,\u00a05,106 rushing yards,\u00a042 rushing TDs,\u00a02,072 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01980 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 1-time Second-team All-Pro, 3-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5664024.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Earl")
NFL teams:\u00a0Houston Oilers\u00a0(1978-84), New Orleans Saints\u00a0(1984-85)Career stats:\u00a0115 games,\u00a09,407 rushing yards,\u00a074 rushing TDs,\u00a0806 receiving yardsAwards and accolades:\u00a01979 MVP, 3-time Offensive Player of the Year,\u00a01978 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 3-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 5-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5170216.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Tony")
NFL teams:\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0(1977-87), Denver Broncos\u00a0(1988)Career stats:\u00a0173 games,\u00a012,739 rushing yards,\u00a077 rushing TDs,\u00a03,554 receiving yards, 13 receiving TDsAwards and accolades: 1-time Super Bowl champion,\u00a01977 Offensive Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5361698.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Archie")
NFL teams:\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals\u00a0(1976-82)Career stats:\u00a0\u00a098 games,\u00a02,808 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs,\u00a01,607 receiving yards, 6 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4372648.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"John")
NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1974-78), San Diego Chargers\u00a0(1980-83)Career stats:\u00a0105 games,\u00a02,951 rushing yards,\u00a024 rushing TDs,\u00a01,233 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_7583984.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Johnny")
NFL teams:\u00a0San Diego Chargers\u00a0(1977-78)Career stats:\u00a017 games,\u00a0234 receiving yards, 49 rushing yardsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5633310.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Pat")
NFL teams:\u00a0Atlanta Falcons\u00a0(1972-75), Washington Redskins\u00a0(1976), San Francisco 49ers\u00a0(1977)Career stats:\u00a030 games,\u00a01,155 passing yards, 5 passing TDs, 16 INTs,\u00a036.5 rating,\u00a055 rushing yardsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"Patriots](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5775712.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Patriots")
<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4764726.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Steve")
NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1970-74)Career stats:\u00a053 games,\u00a02,451 rushing yards,\u00a020 rushing TDs,\u00a0861 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"O.J.](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-515109580.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"O.J.")
NFL teams:\u00a0Buffalo Bills\u00a0(1969-77), San Francisco 49ers\u00a0(1978-79)Career stats:\u00a0135 games,\u00a011,236 rushing yards,\u00a061 rushing TDs,\u00a02,142 receiving yards,\u00a014 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01973 MVP, 1973\u00a0Offensive Player of the Year, 5-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 5-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4035738.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Gary")
NFL teams:\u00a0Washington Commanders (1968-69), Denver Broncos\u00a0(1971)Career stats:\u00a05 games, 18 rushing yardsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5433388.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Steve")
NFL teams: San Francisco 49ers (1967-75), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976)Career stats:\u00a0106 games,\u00a06,878 passing yards,\u00a040 passing TDs, 60 INTs,\u00a060.1 ratingAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5074242.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Mike")
NFL teams:\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1966-70), San Diego Chargers\u00a0(1970-73)Career stats:\u00a0104 games,\u00a05,35481 rushing yards,\u00a035 rushing TDs,\u00a02,010 receiving yards,\u00a013 receiving TDs\u00a0Awards and accolades:\u00a01-time Super Bowl champion<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2157360.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"John")
NFL teams:\u00a0New York Jets\u00a0(1965), Boston Patriots\u00a0(1966-67), Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(1968),\u00a0 Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1969-71), Chicago Bears\u00a0(1972)Career stats:\u00a024 games,\u00a0230 passing yards, 1 passing TD,\u00a022.4 ratingAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Super Bowl champion<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_4764574.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Roger")
NFL teams:\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0(1969-79)Career stats:\u00a0131 games,\u00a022,700 passing yards,\u00a0153 passing TDs,\u00a0109 INTs,\u00a083.4 rating,\u00a02,264 rushing yards,\u00a020 rushing TDsAwards and accolades: 2-time Super Bowl champion, 1-time Super Bowl MVP, 1-time NFL Man of the Year, 1-time Second-team\u00a0All-Pro, 6-time Pro Bowl\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_3660298.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Terry")
NFL teams:\u00a0Los Angeles Rams\u00a0(1963-65)Career stats:\u00a018 games,\u00a0210 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD,\u00a0302 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_7902687.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Ernie")
NFL teams:\u00a0Cleveland Browns\u00a0(1962)Career stats:\u00a0N\/AAwards and accolades:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_2157152.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Billy")
NFL teams:\u00a0Houston Oilers\u00a0(1960-63), Oakland Raiders\u00a0(1964-69), Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1970)Career stats:\u00a0133 games,\u00a02,455 rushing yards, 17 rushing TDs,\u00a03,656 receiving yards, 47 receiving TDsAwards and accolades: 3-time\u00a0AFL champion, 2-time AFL Championship MVP, 2-time First-team\u00a0All-AFL, 2-time Second-team All-AFL, 2-time AFL All-Star\u00a0(1961, 1969)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5499354.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"John")
NFL teams:\u00a0Chicago\u00a0\/\u00a0St. Louis Cardinals\u00a0(1958-64), San Francisco 49ers\u00a0(1965-68)Career stats:\u00a0125 games,\u00a04,963 rushing yards,\u00a038 rushing TDs,\u00a03,699 receiving yards,\u00a035 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 1-time Second-team All-Pro, 4-time Pro Bowl\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-98414151.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Paul")
NFL teams:\u00a0Green Bay Packers\u00a0(1957-62, 1964-66), New Orleans Saints\u00a0(1967)Career stats:\u00a0104 games,\u00a03,711 rushing yards,\u00a050 rushing TDs,\u00a01,480 receiving yards,\u00a012 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time Super Bowl champion, 4-time NFL champion, 1961 MVP,\u00a02-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 1-time Second-team All-Pro, 2-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_12049470.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Alan")
NFL teams:\u00a0Baltimore Colts\u00a0(1955-60)Career stats:\u00a070 games,\u00a04,045 rushing yards,\u00a040 rushing TDs,\u00a0733 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time NFL champion, 1955 NFL Rookie of the Year, 1-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 3-time Second-team All-Pro, 4-time Pro Bowl\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_8933856.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Leon")
NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1950-57)Career stats:\u00a092 games,\u00a02,499 receiving yards,\u00a026 receiving TDsAwards and accolades: 3-time NFL champion, 1-time Pro Bowl, 1-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_5785634.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Doak")
NFL teams:\u00a0Detroit Lions\u00a0(1950-55)Career stats:\u00a067 games,\u00a01,520 rushing yards,\u00a012 rushing TDs,\u00a02,539 receiving yards,\u00a021 receiving TDsAwards and accolades:\u00a02-time NFL champion, 4-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 5-time Pro Bowl<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USATSI_17809059.jpg.webp.webp\" "\\"Johnny")
NFL teams:\u00a0Chicago Bears (1948-51)Career stats:\u00a045 games,\u00a06,295 passing yards,\u00a041 passing TDs, 54 INTsAwards and accolades:\u00a01-time First-team\u00a0All-Pro, 2-time Pro Bowl\u00a0<\/p>\n