There's no way to write a history of the NFL without mentioning Mississippi.
Between Mississippi's high schools and colleges, many of the greatest players in NFL history have been Magnolia State exports. This includes men who retired as the NFL's all-time leading passers, rushers and receivers, as well as more native Hall of Fame players per capita than any other state.
As the NFL uses 2019 to celebrate its 100th anniversary, we at the Clarion Ledger decided to put together a team of Mississippi's finest.