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Eddie George, Renaissance Man

Heisman Trophy winner, four-time Pro Bowler, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Maxwell Award winner, Walter Camp Award winner, unanimous All-American, Big Ten MVP, first round draft pick. 3,768 rushing yard and 534 receiving yards in college. 10,441 rushing yard and 2,227 receiving yards in the NFL. 78 NFL touchdowns. Seven 1,000-yard seasons in the NFL.The only NFL player other than Jim Brown to rush for 10,000 yards without missing a start. Number 27 retired at Ohio State.

He needs no introduction, but the accolades remind us just how spectacular Eddie George was. Indeed, there is a case to be made that no greater football player has ever worn scarlet and gray.