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$4.29 here, how about you?
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That’s a bit personal isn’t it…
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WR Cris Carter (All B1G, All-American, 8x Pro Bowler, 3x All Pro, NFL HOF)
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Just sayin': There are some really good players on the 2027 ballot (and then there are a few duds like Rick Leach...
):Kevin Abrams, Syracuse-Defensive Back-Two-time First Team All-American, earning honors from the FWAA and Sporting News in 1995 and the AFCA in 1996…Two-time First Team All-Big East performer led the league in INTs (6) in 1995 and helped 'Cuse to a share of the 1996 Big East title…Holds school records for career PBUs (49) and passes defended (55).
Flozell Adams, Michigan State-Offensive Tackle-1997 First Team All-American and Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year…Three-time All-Big Ten performer who helped Spartans to three consecutive bowl appearances…Helped running backs rush for more than 100 yards in 21 games throughout career and allowed only two QB sacks in 1997 season.
Tavon Austin, West Virginia-All-Purpose/Wide Receiver-2012 First Team All-America specialist and Second Team All-America receiver, winning the Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player…Two-time Conference Special Teams Player of the Year, earning First Team All-Conference at two positions in both 2011-12…Holds 16 WVU records and is the only player in FBS history with 3,000 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a career.
Brad Banks, Iowa-Quarterback-2002 First Team All-American and winner of the Davey O'Brien Award…2002 AP College Player of the Year and Heisman runner-up led the Hawkeyes to an 11-2 season, an Orange Bowl appearance and a No. 8 final ranking…2002 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year led Iowa to a share of the Big Ten title.
Kenjon Barner, Oregon-Running Back-2012 consensus First Team All-American and finalist for the Doak Walker Award…First Team All-Pac-12 selection helped Ducks to four BCS berths, including a 2011 BCS National Championship appearance…Ranks third in Oregon history in career AP yards (5,848) and rushing TDs (41).
Bernard Berrian, Fresno State-Kick Returner/Wide Receiver-2001 First Team All-America kick returner who led the nation in all-purpose yards (2,776)…Bulldogs all-time leader in career all-purpose yards (5,828) and tied school records for career TD receptions (25)…Three-time All-WAC performer who helped team to a share of the 1999 WAC title.
Luther Bradley, Notre Dame-Defensive Back-1977 consensus First Team All-American and member of the Irish's 1977 National Championship team…Named the nation's best defensive back in 1978 by the Touchdown Club of Columbus…Holds Notre Dame records for career INTs (17) and INT yards in a game (103 vs. Purdue, 1975).
Jeff Bregel, USC-Offensive Guard-Two-time consensus First Team All-American and a 1986 NFF National Scholar-Athlete…Two-time First Team All-Pac-10 selection, leading USC to the 1984 conference title and a Rose Bowl victory…Earned the 1985 Morris Trophy as the league's most outstanding offensive lineman.
Alex Brown, Florida-Defensive Lineman-Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors in 2001, and finalist for the Lombardi and Nagurski awards as a senior…2001 SEC Defensive Player of the Year (AP) and three-time First Team All-SEC performer…Holds Gator records for career (33) and single-season (13 in 1999) sacks.
Cornell Brown, Virginia Tech-Defensive Lineman-Two-time First Team All-American (consensus—1995) and 1995 Football News National Defensive Player of the Year…1995 Big East Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Big East selection led the Hokies to two conference titles…Ranks second in Va Tech history with 36 career sacks, only trailing Hall of Famer Bruce Smith.
Antonio Bryant, Pittsburgh-Wide Receiver-2000 consensus First Team All-American and just the second sophomore ever to win the Biletnikoff Award (2000)…2000 Big East Offensive Player of the Year and two-time First Team All-Big East performer who broke numerous league records…Broke Pitt career records for receiving yards (3,061) and TD receptions (30).
Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma-Linebacker-Two-time consensus First Team All-American and 2001 Butkus Award winner…OU's all-time leader in TFL (59) helped Sooners to the BCS National Championship at the 2001 Orange Bowl…2000 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and four-time All-Big 12 performer posted 431 career tackles.
Mark Carrier, USC-Defensive Back-Two-time First Team All-American (1988-89), earning unanimous honors in 1989…1989 Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back…Two-time First Team All-Conference selection…Led the Pac-10 in interceptions in 1989 with seven.
Cris Carter, Ohio State-Wide Receiver-1986 consensus First Team All-American who set a Rose Bowl record with nine receptions for 172 yards (1985)…Two-time First Team All-Big Ten performer led the league in receiving in 1986 and helped the Buckeyes to two conference titles…First-ever OSU receiver to earn First Team All-America honors and held nine program records by career's end.
Kevin Carter, Florida-Defensive End-1994 consensus First Team All-American who led the Gators to four-straight bowl games…Three-time All-SEC performer who helped Florida to SEC titles in 1991, 1993 and 1994… Ranks in the top 10 all-time at Florida with 21.8 sacks and 42.5 TFL in career.
Matt Cavanaugh, Pitt-Quarterback-1977 First Team All-American who led the Panthers to a 1976 national title…Led Pitt to three consecutive bowl wins, earning MVP honors in the 1977 Sugar and 1977 Gator bowls…Finished Pitt career ranked second all-time (behind only Tony Dorsett) with 3,916 career yards of total offense.
Dallas Clark, Iowa-Tight End-2002 unanimous First Team All-American and winner of the Mackey Award as the nation's best tight end…Two-time All-Big Ten selection who helped Iowa to a share of the 2002 Big Ten title and its first-ever 11-win season (2002)…Holds record for longest pass reception in school history (95 yards).
Adrian Clayborn, Iowa-Defensive End-2010 consensus First Team All-American and Orange Bowl MVP (9 tackles, 2 sacks—2010)…Finalist for the 2010 Lombardi and Ted Hendricks awards and a two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection…Two-year captain led the team in sacks (11.5) and TFL (20) in 2009.
Randall Cobb, Kentucky-Wide Receiver-2010 First Team All-American as an all-purpose player and finalist for the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player…Only FBS player to rank first or second on a team in rushing, passing and receiving during 2010 season…Two-time First Team All-SEC performer holds the conference record for single-season AP yards (2,396 in 2010) and set the UK mark for career TDs (37—now ranks 2nd all-time).
Chase Coffman, Missouri-Tight End-2008 consensus First Team All-American and winner of the Mackey Award as the nation's best tight end…Three-time All-Big 12 performer (First Team—2006 and 2008, Second Team—2007) set the NCAA record for career receptions (247) by a tight end…First Tiger in history to win a national position award and finished career as Mizzou's all-time leader in receptions and TD receptions (30).
David DeCastro, Stanford-Offensive Lineman-2011 unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for the Outland Trophy…Three-time All-Conference selection, twice earning First Team honors (2010-11)…Anchor of offensive line that helped Hall of Famers Andrew Luck and Toby Gerhart break numerous program and conference records.
Jarett Dillard, Rice-Wide Receiver-2008 First Team All-American and 2006 Second Team All-American who holds the NCAA record for career TD receptions (60)…Three-time All-C-USA performer set the conference record for career receiving yards (4,138 )…Holds virtually every career and single-season receiving and scoring stat in Rice history.
Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL)-Quarterback-2002 First Team All-American who led the Canes to back-to-back BCS Championship games, winning the national title his junior season…Two-time Big East Co-Offensive Player of the Year and 2001 Maxwell Player of the Year…Left Miami as the school record holder in career total offense and passing yards.
Elvis Dumervil, Louisville-Defensive End-2005 unanimous First Team All-American and winner of the Nagurski Trophy after leading the nation in sacks (20) and ranking fourth in TFL (22)…2005 Big East Defensive Player of the Year set the NCAA mark for sacks in a game (6 vs. Kentucky, 2005)…2005 Ted Hendricks Award winner and Bill Willis Trophy recipient led the 2004 Cards to a conference title, 11-1 record and a No. 6 final ranking.
Vaughn Dunbar, Running Back-Indiana-1991 unanimous First Team All-American who led the nation in rushing (1,805) and finished sixth in Heisman voting…1991 First Team All-Big Ten selection, leading the conference with 150.4 ypg…Team MVP posted consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and led the Hoosiers to two bowl games.
Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech-Wide Receiver-1998 consensus First Team All-American and winner of the Biletnikoff Award who set the NCAA record for career TD receptions (50—now ranking 3rd all-time)…Boasts NCAA marks for single-season TD receptions (27 in 1998) and single-game receiving yards (405 vs. Nebraska, 1998)…La Tech's all-time career leader in receiving yards (4,352), 100-yard games (21), all-purpose yards (6,048) among others.
Bobby Engram, Wide Receiver-Penn State-1994 First Team All-American and recipient of the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver…Three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection who led Lions to the 1994 conference title and four bowl wins…First-ever PSU player to record a 1,000-yard receiving season and left PSU with 12 school records.
Alan Faneca, LSU-Offensive Guard-1997 consensus First Team All-American and LSU's first-ever Outland Trophy finalist…Two-time First Team All-SEC selection and 1997 Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner, helping the Tigers lead the SEC in rushing his final two seasons…Helped LSU to three bowl wins and consecutive top-15 final rankings.
D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia-Offensive Tackle-2005 First Team All-American who helped the Cavaliers to four bowl games and two top 25 final national rankings…Two-time First Team All-ACC selection and four-time ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week, helped RB Alvin Pearman to a conference-leading 1,037 rushing yards in 2004…Boasts most career starts (49) by an o-lineman in UVA history.
Levar Fisher, NC State-Linebacker-Two-time First Team All-American and finalist for the Nagurski Trophy as a senior…2001 ACC Defensive Player of the Year and two-time First Team All-ACC performer who led the league in tackles (163) in 2000…Four-year starter and the Pack's all-time career leader in tackles (492).
Joe Garten, Colorado-Offensive Guard-Two-time First Team All-America, garnering consensus honors in '89 and unanimous laurels in '90… Led Buffs to 1990 National Championship and three-straight bowl berths… Member of two Big Eight championship teams.
Willie Gault, Tennessee-Wide Receiver/Kick Returner-1982 First Team All-American…Led Vols to three bowl berths…Set six conference and 12 school punt / kickoff return records…Tied NCAA record for most touchdowns by kick return in a single season (3) in 1980.
Tony Gonzalez, California-Tight End-1996 First Team All-American and First Team All-Pac-10 selection…Holds Cal record for receptions in a bowl game (9 in 1996 Aloha Bowl)…Posted 89 receptions for 1,302 yards and eight touchdowns during career.
Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin-Running Back-2014 unanimous First Team All-American, Doak Walker Award winner, and Heisman Trophy runner-up after leading the nation in rushing (2,587)…2014 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Running Back of the Year, holding league records for single-season all-purpose yards (2,740) and single-game rush yards (408 vs. Nebraska) in 2014…UW record for single-season 100-yard rushing games (12 in 2014).
Deon Grant, Tennessee-Safety-1999 consensus First Team All-American and finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award…Helped the Vols to the 1998 National Championship, two SEC titles and three top 10 final national rankings…1999 Associated Press SEC Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-SEC selection after leading the conference with nine INTs.
Robert Griffin III, Baylor-Quarterback-2011 consensus First Team All-American and winner of the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien and Manning awards…2011 AP Player of the Year led the nation in points responsibility (22.15 ppg) and ranked second in total offense (384.0 ypg)…2011 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Big 12 performer broke or tied 54 Baylor records and led the Bears to their first bowl victory (2011 Alamo) in 19 years.
Casey Hampton, Texas-Defensive Tackle-Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors in 2000…Anchor of a UT defense that ranked sixth nationally in total defense (286.6 ypg) in 1999 and seventh (278.3 ypg) in 2000…2000 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Big 12 performer who finished his career ranked second all-time at Texas with 54 career TFL (now fifth).
Kevin Hardy, Illinois-Linebacker-1995 consensus First Team All-American and Butkus Award winner…Two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection who helped Illini to two bowl berths…Team captain started 45 games (second all-time among Illini LBs) and ranks fourth all-time at Illinois in sacks (18) and TFL (38).
Leotis Harris, Arkansas-Offensive Guard-1977 consensus First Team All-America who led Razorbacks to wins in the 1976 Cotton Bowl and '78 Orange Bowl…First-ever African-American All-America player at Arkansas…Led the Hogs to a share of the 1975 Southwest Conference title.
Marcus Harris, Wyoming-Wide Receiver-Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors as a senior…1996 Biletnikoff Award winner who finished ninth in Heisman Trophy voting and twice led the nation in receiving yards per game…1996 WAC Offensive Co-Player of the Year who set NCAA record with 4,518 career receiving yards.
Percy Harvin, Florida-Wide Receiver/All-Purpose-Two-time First Team All-American, earning honors at wide receiver (2007) and as an all-purpose player (2008)…Helped Florida to two national championships and two SEC titles while leading the nation in rushing yards per attempt (9.2) in 2007…Three-time First Team All-SEC player is the first Gator in history to have 100 yards rushing and 100 yards receiving in the same game (vs. Vanderbilt, 2007).
A.J. Hawk, Ohio State-Linebacker-Two-time First Team All-American (2004-consensus, 2005-unanimous) and winner of the 2005 Lombardi Award…2005 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and three-time First Team All-Big Ten performer led the Buckeyes to two Big Ten titles…Led OSU in tackles three straight seasons and finished career as the fifth-leading tackler (394) in program history.
Josh Heupel, Oklahoma-Quarterback-2000 consensus First Team All-American and Walter Camp Player of the Year…2000 Heisman Trophy runner-up who led the Sooners to a national title at the 2001 Orange Bowl…2000 Big 12 Player of the Year who left OU with virtually every school passing record despite only playing two seasons.
Craig Heyward, Pitt-Running Back-1987 consensus First Team All-American who led the nation in rushing his final season and finished fifth in Heisman voting…Left Pitt as the second-leading rusher in school history (behind only Tony Dorsett) with 3,086 career rushing yards…Rushed for at least 100 yards in every game of 1987 season.
Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State-Placekicker-Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors in 1998 and unanimous accolades in 1999…Only two-time recipient of the Lou Groza Award (1998, 1999)…Helped FSU to consecutive BCS Championship appearances, winning the national title at the 2000 Sugar Bowl.
Barrett Jones, Alabama-Offensive Lineman-Two-time First Team All-American (2011-unanimous, 2012-consensus) and winner of the 2012 NFF Campbell, 2012 Rimington, 2011 Outland and 2011 Wuerffel trophies…Led Bama to three national titles and two SEC crowns…Three-time First Team All-SEC selection is arguably the most decorated o-lineman in school history, winning national honors at three different positions (center, tackle, guard).
Robert Jones, East Carolina-Linebacker-1991 unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for the Butkus Award…Three-time All-South Independent selection, earning First Team honors in 1990-91…ECU's first-ever unanimous First Team All-American led the program in tackles three-straight seasons and finished career with 478 stops.
Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue-Defensive End-2010 unanimous First Team All-American after leading the nation in TFL (26) and tying the NCAA record for career forced fumbles (14)…2010 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year twice led the league in sacks (13—2009, 12.5—2010)…Two-time Purdue MVP ranks second in school history with 33.5 career sacks and fifth in career TFL (57).
Ed King, Auburn-Offensive Guard-Two-time First Team All-American, earning unanimous honors in 1990…Two-time First Team All-SEC performer, helping Auburn to consecutive conference titles in 1988 and 1989…Led the Tigers to their first back-to-back 10-win seasons in school history (1988, 1989).
Rick Leach, Michigan-Quarterback-1978 First Team All-American who placed third in 1978 Heisman Trophy voting…1978 Big Ten MVP who led Wolverines to a share of three consecutive league titles and three consecutive Rose bowl berths…Set Michigan record for wins by a QB (38) and held 18 school statistical records by career's end.
Ryan Leaf, Washington State-Quarterback-1997 First Team All-American who finished third in Heisman Trophy voting…1997 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year led Cougars to the first league title in school history (1997) and first Rose Bowl berth in 67 years…Two-time All-Pac-10 performer set four WSU career records, including TD passes (59).
John Lee, UCLA-Placekicker-Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors in 1985…Boasted the NCAA's highest career field goal percentage among players with at least 55 attempts (.859)…Two-time First Team All-Pac-10 selection who helped UCLA to three league titles and finished his career as the Bruins' all-time scoring leader (390).
Andy Levitre, Oregon State-Offensive Lineman-2008 First Team All-American and three-time All-Pac-12 selection…Anchor of a Beavs' offensive unit that produced a 1,000-yard rusher and receiver in both 2006 and 2008…Helped Oregon State to three bowl appearances and three top 25 final national rankings during his career.
Greg Lewis, Washington-Running Back-1990 First Team All-American and Doak Walker award winner… Named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 1990, leading Huskies to 1990 conference title… Finished seventh in 1990 Heisman voting and recorded 15, 100-yard games.
Marshawn Lynch, California-Running Back-2006 First Team All-American who led Cal to a share of the 2006 Pac-10 title…2006 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year led the league in rushing (1,356), all-purpose yards (1,785) and TDs (15) that season…Two-time bowl game MVP (2005 Las Vegas, 2006 Holiday) and Cal's all-time leader in 100-yard rushing games (17).
Tyler Matakevich, Temple-Linebacker-2015 consensus First Team All-American and winner of the Bednarik Award and Nagurski Trophy…2015 AAC Defensive Player of the Year and three-time First Team All-AAC performer led the Owls to a berth in the inaugural American Athletic Conference Championship (2015)…Most decorated player in Temple history is just the seventh player in FBS annals to register four seasons with 100 tackles.
Bruce Matthews, USC-Offensive Guard-1982 consensus First Team All-American who helped the Trojans to a 1979 Rose Bowl victory…Two-time First Team All-Pac-10 selection and part of 1979 Pac-10 Champions…Three-year starter for USC who won the Morris Trophy as the Pac-10's best lineman in 1982.
Colt McCoy, Texas-Quarterback-Two-time First Team All-American (2008-consensus, 2009-unanimous) and two-time Heisman Trophy finalist (2008 runner-up)…Two-time Walter Camp Player of the Year also won the Maxwell, Davey O'Brien, Manning and Unitas awards en route to a berth in the 2010 BCS Championship…NFF National Scholar-Athlete and two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year held 47 Texas records by career's end.
Carlton McDonald, Air Force-Cornerback-1992 unanimous First Team All-American and runner-up for the Thorpe Award…Two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-WAC selection who twice led the conference in INTs (8—1992, 6—1991)…1993 Air Force Male Athlete of the Year set a program record for blocked kicks in a game (3 vs. Colorado State, 1990).
Ray Mickens, Texas A&M-Cornerback-1995 First Team All-American by Walter Camp…Three-time First Team All-SWC selection helped the Aggies to consecutive league titles in 1992 and 1993…Part of 1994 A&M team the posted the first undefeated season (10-0-1) since 1956 and led the Aggies to a 23-1 record at Kyle Field during his career.
Heath Miller, Virginia-Tight End-2004 unanimous First Team All-American and winner of the Mackey Award as the nation's best tight end…Named a Third Team All-American in 2003 and Freshman All-American in 2002…Three-time All-ACC performer still holds UVA tight end records for career receptions (144), yards (1,703) and TDs (20).
Kellen Moore, Boise State-Quarterback-2010 First Team All-American finished career as the winningest starting QB (.943) in college football history…Set the NCAA record for lowest career INT percentage (.017) and tied NCAA record with four 3,000-yard passing seasons…Boise State's all-time leading passer (14,667) earned three conference Player of the Year honors (2-WAC, 1-MWC).
Cam Newton, Auburn-Quarterback-2010 consensus First Team All-American and Heisman Trophy winner who led the Tigers to a BCS National Championship…Collected Davey O'Brien, Manning, Maxwell and Walter Camp awards in 2010 after becoming just the third player in FBS annals to post at least 20 passing and 20 rushing TDs in a single season…2010 SEC Offensive Player of the Year posted six TDs in the 2010 SEC Championship, earning Offensive MVP honors en route to the conference title.
Ken Norton Jr., UCLA-Linebacker-1987 First Team All-American, leading Bruins to four consecutive bowl wins… Member of the 1985 conference championship team… Led team in tackles in 1986 (106) and in 1987 (125) and ranks sixth in school history with 339 career tackles.
Michael Oher, Ole Miss-Offensive Lineman-2008 unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for the Outland Trophy…Three-time All-SEC performer (First Team—2) and recipient of the 2008 Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the conference's best blocker…Team captain started 47-straight games and helped RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis post consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Russell Okung, Oklahoma State-Offensive Lineman-2009 unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for the Outland Trophy who earned the Jim Parker 2009 Jim Parker Trophy (Touchdown Club of Columbus) as the nation's top offensive lineman…2009 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and two-time First Team All-Big 12 selection… Started 47 consecutive games for the Pokes and paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his four seasons.
Patrick Peterson, LSU-Cornerback-2010 unanimous First Team All-American and first LSU player to win both the Bednarik and Jim Thorpe awards…First player in SEC history to win both SEC Defensive Player of the Year and SEC Special Teams Player of the Year after leading the league in punt and kickoff return yards…Scored TDs three different ways (INT, punt return, blocked field goal) and still holds numerous kick return records.
Dennis Pitta, BYU-Tight End-2009 consensus First Team All-American and finalist for the Mackey Award who still owns the NCAA record for yards gained by a tight end (2,901)…Three-time First Team All-Mountain West selection led BYU to the 2007 MWC title…Holds all-time BYU tight end marks for receptions (221) and yards (2,901), ranking second and fourth respectively among all Cougar receivers.
Antwaan Randle El, Indiana-Quarterback-2001 First Team All-American…First player in FBS history to pass for 6,000 yards and rush for 3,000 yards in career…Rushed for more yards than any QB in FBS history upon conclusion of career.
Simeon Rice, Illinois-Linebacker-Two-time First Team All-American and three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection…Holds conference and school record for career sacks (44.5) and Illini record for career tackles for loss (69)…Set school record for single-season sacks (16).
Ron Rivera, California-Linebacker-1983 consensus First Team All-American…Lombardi Award finalist in 1983 and named East-West Shrine Game Most Valuable Player…Selected as Pac-10 Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 1983…Led team in tackles from 1981-83.
DeMeco Ryans, Alabama-Linebacker-2005 unanimous First Team All-American and winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy…2005 NFF National Scholar-Athlete and finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski awards…2005 SEC Defensive Player of the Year holds the Alabama single-game record for tackles (25 vs. Arkansas, 2003) and ranks fifth in Tide history with 309 career tackles.
Richard Seymour, Georgia-Defensive Tackle-2000 First Team All-American, helping the Dawgs to four-straight bowl wins and top 20 final national rankings…Two-year team captain and two-time First Team All-SEC selection…1999 UGA Defensive MVP and one of only two DLs in school history to lead the team in single-season tackles (74 in 1999).
Terrell Suggs, Arizona State-Defensive End-2002 unanimous First Team All-American, winning the Nagurski and Lombardi awards after leading the nation in sacks (24) and TFL (31.5)…2002 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and Morris Trophy winner as the conference's top lineman…ASU's career leader in sacks (44) and TFL (65.5).
Aqib Talib, Kansas-Cornerback-2007 unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for the Nagurski Award, earning 2008 Orange Bowl MVP honors (60-yard pick six)…Two-time First Team All-Big 12 performer led the league in INTs (6) in 2006…Defensive MVP on 2007 KU squad that set a school record for wins (12) won the program's first and only BCS bowl.
Manti Te'o, Notre Dame-Linebacker-2012 unanimous First Team All-American and first player in history to sweep the Maxwell, Walter Camp, Bednarik, Butkus, Lombardi and Nagurski awards in the same season…First exclusively defensive player to finish in the top two of Heisman voting since 1980…2012 NFF National Scholar-Athlete who led ND to its first national championship appearance since 1988.
Jonathan Vilma, Miami (FL)-Linebacker-2003 First Team All-American and finalist for the Butkus Award, led the Canes to back-to-back BCS National Championship games (winning at the 2002 Rose)…Part of Miami teams that won at least a share of four Big East titles and finished with top five national rankings each season…Three-time First Team All-Big East selection and 2003 NFF National Scholar-Athlete who led the Canes in tackles from 2001-03.
Sammy Watkins, Clemson-Wide Receiver/All-Purpose-Two-time First Team All-American (2011—all-purpose, 2013—receiver) who set an Orange Bowl record with 16 receptions for 227 yards (2014 game MVP)…Three-time All-ACC selection, leading the conference in receiving (112.6 ypg) in 2013 and all-purpose yards (176.0 ypg) in 2011…Clemson's leader in career (3,391), season (1,464 in 2013) and game (227 vs. Ohio State, 2014) receiving yards.
Tripp Welborne, Michigan-Defensive Back-Two-time unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for the 1989 Thorpe Award…Two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection who helped the Wolverines to three Big Ten titles and two Rose Bowls…1990 Michigan MVP set a school record for punt return yards in a season (455 in 1990).
Donnell Woolford, Clemson-Defensive Back-Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors as a senior in 1988…Two-time First Team All-ACC selection who led the Tigers to three league titles…Holds Clemson records for career PBU (44) and punt returns for a TD in a career (2).
A player or coach’s NFL career plays no impact into the voting process for the College Football Hall of Fame.
Carter getting ruled ineligible to play is Senior year could hurt his chances too, i.e. significantly reduced his college stats.
Regardless, at least he his in the Hall of Fame that really counts.
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