The 2000 NFL season was an exciting one, with thrilling rivalries, memorable games and a Super Bowl that ended in a dominant victory for the Baltimore Ravens. This 81st regular season of the National Football League began on Labor Day weekend and concluded with the championship game between the Ravens and New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Florida.
This year saw some big changes from previous seasons as teams adjusted to new coaching staffs, player trades and roster moves. With all this action happening it made for a very entertaining season that culminated in one of the most lopsided Super Bowl victories ever seen.
1. Jake Plummer
Quarterback
Career
- Pro Bowl (2005)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1997)
- Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year (1996)
- First-team All-American (1996)
- 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1995, 1996)
Jake Plummer is a retired NFL quarterback who played for the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 1997 NFL draft.
Plummer led his teams to three division titles (1998 with Arizona, 2001 with Denver, and 2003 with Tampa Bay) and one Super Bowl appearance (XLVIII). In total, he completed 511 passes for 6,626 yards and 49 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,202 yards on 291 carries.
After retiring from football in 2006, Plummer began working as an analyst on Fox Sports' college football coverage team before leaving that role in 2013 to become an ambassador for helmet manufacturer Riddell.
Jake Plummer was a three-time First-team All-American at the University of Utah and played in two Pro Bowls.
He led the Arizona Cardinals to their first NFC Championship Game appearance in over 20 years in 2000 and then helped them win Super Bowl XXXIII against the Tennessee Titans.
After retiring from football, Jake became an analyst for Fox Sports Net and ESPN radio as well as appearing on various shows such as The Dan Patrick Show, Around The League Live, Pardon My Take, and more.
In 2017, he published his autobiography entitled "Undefeated" which chronicled his career both on and off the field.
Also Played For: arizona cardinals, arizona state sun devils football
2. Matt Stover
Placekicker
Career
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXV, XXXV)
- First-team All-Pro (2000)
- Second-team All-Pro (2006)
- Pro Bowl (2000)
- Golden Toe Award (2000)
- Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
Matt Stover is a veteran kicker who has played for multiple teams in the NFL. He was part of two Super Bowl championship squads with the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens, respectively.
Matt Stover is known for his strong leg and accuracy from long range. He holds several records for field goals made in a career, including the most consecutive successful field goals (48).
In addition to his success as a kicker, Matt Stover also enjoyed some success on the gridiron during his playing days.
He spent four seasons with the Cleveland Browns before signing with the Baltimore Ravens in 1996.
After retiring from professional football following eight seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Matt Stover moved to Indianapolis where he joined former teammate Peyton Manning's regime as an assistant coach/Special Teams Coordinator in the 2014-15 season.
Matt Stover is a former NFL kicker who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 1988 draft.
He played for the Ravens until 2003 and then spent time with the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Arizona Cardinals before retiring after the 2007 season.
In 2000, he was named to his first-ever Pro Bowl team and also won a Golden Toe Award as one of football's top punters.
After his retirement from playing professional football, Matt continued to work as a commentator for ESPN broadcasts of NFL games alongside Mike Tirico.
He is currently an ambassador for The Starkey Hearing Foundation which helps children born with hearing loss or deafness gain access to quality care and education.
Also Played For: baltimore ravens
3. Steve McNair
Quarterback
Career
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2003)
- Second-team All-Pro (2003)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2000, 2003, 2005)
- NFL passer rating leader (2003)
- Titans/Oilers Ring of Honor
- Tennessee Titans No. 9 retired
- Walter Payton Award (1994)
- 4× SWAC Player of the Year (1991–1994)
- SWAC Freshman of the Year (1991)
McNair was a three-time NFL MVP and second-team All-Pro. McNair led the Titans to their first playoff appearance in 14 years in 2006, but his time with Baltimore was cut short by injury.
McNair is also remembered for throwing an incredible game against the Indianapolis Colts in 2003 which included 438 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and no interceptions - a record that still stands today.
Steve McNair was a three-time Pro Bowler and the NFL passer rating leader in 2003. He also won the Walter Payton Award in 1994, making him one of only two players to win both the Heisman Trophy and the Walter Payton Award (the other being Eddie George).
McNair played for several teams throughout his career, including the Tennessee Titans and Edmonton Oilers.
He is currently a member of the Tennessee Titans Ring of Honor and has been retired from that team since 2014. Steve McNair died on February 5th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.
4. Mike Anderson
Running back
Career
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2000)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2000)
- First-team All-Mountain West (1999)
Anderson was drafted in the 6th round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Anderson played for the Broncos (2000–2005) and Baltimore Ravens (2006-2007).
He is best known for his time with the Ravens where he became a star running back, amassing over 2,000 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in two seasons with Baltimore.
Anderson has also been involved in some memorable plays during his career; one being a 98-yard touchdown run against the Indianapolis Colts that helped secure a victory on Thanksgiving Day 2004.
After spending five years out of football, Anderson signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2013 and enjoyed another successful season there before retiring at age 38 after 12 years of playing professional football Anderson was drafted in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
He played college football at Utah State and was a two-time All-MWC selection. Anderson had an outstanding rookie season with the Falcons, rushing for 4,067 yards and 37 touchdowns on 242 carries.
After his rookie year, he signed with the Carolina Panthers but only played one game before being waived in 2001 due to injury.
Anderson then signed with Philadelphia Eagles but again sustained a season-ending injury before playing any games for them either too In 2002, he returned to play for Tampa Bay Buccaneers but retired from pro football after that season because of injuries.
Mike currently resides in Sandy Springs GA where he is working as a sports agent.
Also Played For: denver broncos, utah utes football
5. Chris Chandler
Quarterback
Career
- Indianapolis Colts (1988–1989)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1990–1991)
- Phoenix Cardinals (1991–1993)
- Los Angeles Rams (1994)
- Houston Oilers (1995–1996)
- Atlanta Falcons (1997–2001)
- Chicago Bears (2002–2003)
- St. Louis Rams (2004)
Chandler was a starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts from 1988 to 1989. He then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Phoenix Cardinals before joining the Rams in 1994.
Chandler retired after playing two seasons with Los Angeles, finishing his NFL career with an overall record of 54-53-1. Chris Chandler had a distinguished NFL career that spanned 15 seasons.
He was primarily a quarterback, but also played wide receiver and running back in his career. He is best known for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, where he led them to two Super Bowl appearances (1998, 2001).
After leaving the Falcons in 2003, Chandler spent three years with the Chicago Bears before retiring from football at the end of the 2004 season.
Also Played For: washington huskies football
6. Ryan Longwell
Career
- San Francisco 49ers (1997)
- Green Bay Packers (1997–2005)
- Minnesota Vikings (2006–2011)
- Seattle Seahawks (2012)
Ryan Longwell is a former NFL kicker who played for the Packers from 1997-2005. He went on to play for the Vikings from 2006-2011. Ryan was born and raised in Seattle, Washington before moving to California to attend college.
After playing collegiately at Cal, Ryan was undrafted but signed with the 49ers as a free agent in 1997.
In his seven seasons with Green Bay, he made 281 of 461 field goal attempts (59%) including a career-high 95% accuracy during his 2004 season where he led all NFL kickers in scoring (152 points).
Following his time with the Packers, Longwell spent two years with Minnesota before signing with Oakland Raiders in 2013 but did not appear in any games due to injury. Ryan Longwell is a former NFL kicker who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.
He was drafted by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft and made his debut during that season's playoffs.
In 2006, he signed with the Seahawks and helped lead them to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history; this feat earned him a spot in both teams' Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
After spending three seasons with Seattle, Longwell joined the Chicago Bears before retiring from professional football at age 36 in 2011.
Also Played For: green bay packers
7. Antonio Freeman
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXI)
- First-team All-Pro (1998)
- Pro Bowl (1998)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1998)
- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Freeman was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Packers and Eagles, during which he tallied 1,078 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
Freeman announced his retirement from football in 2003 after playing for the Packers, Eagles, and Jets over the course of nine seasons.
Since retiring from professional football, Freeman has worked as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports Net West. Antonio is married to their wife Kasey and they have two children together - daughter Sydney (born 2004) and son Aiden (born 2006).
In addition to his work as an NFL analyst, Freeman also coaches youth football in Rockville Centre Long Island.
Where he resides with his family Freeman is one of the most decorated players in NFL history, with a Super Bowl championship and first-team All-Pro honors to his name.
Freeman spent his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, where he was a mainstay on offense for nearly 10 seasons. After leaving the Packers in 2002, Freeman had a successful career as a receiver with three different teams over six years before retiring at age 38 in 2007.
Also Played For: virginia tech
8. Fred Taylor
Running back
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2007)
- Pro Bowl (2007)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998)
- Pride of the Jaguars
- Bowl Alliance national champion (1996)
- Third-team All-American (1997)
- First-team All-SEC (1997)
- Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame
- University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
Taylor was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1998 and spent his entire eleven-year career with the team. He rushed for over 10,000 yards and scored over 50 touchdowns during his time in Jacksonville, making him one of the most successful running backs in franchise history.
Taylor was traded to the New England Patriots midway through the 2009 season, but he only managed to play two games before being released early into 2010 due to injury issues.
After an unsuccessful stint with the Oakland Raiders, Taylor announced his retirement from professional football at age 36 after playing ten seasons overall.
Fred Taylor is a former NFL running back who played sixteen seasons in the league. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-American, and he ranks seventh all-time in rushing yards with 11,695.
Fred Taylor spent his entire career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he led the team to four Bowl Alliance national championships (1996–1998).
After leaving the NFL, Taylor became an athletic trainer for various professional teams before retiring in 2013 at age forty-nine.
Also Played For: jacksonville jaguars, florida gators football
9. Rich Gannon
Quarterback
Career
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2002)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2000, 2002)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1999–2002)
- NFL passing yards leader (2002)
- 2× Bert Bell Award (2000, 2002)
Rich Gannon was a quarterback in the NFL for 20 seasons, playing for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, and Kansas City Chiefs. He led his teams to two Super Bowls (VI and XVII) and won both games.
Gannon attended St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia before going on to play college football at Delaware. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as the 98th overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft.
In 1992, he signed with the Washington Redskins and helped lead them to their first Super Bowl victory that season.
After leaving Washington in 1993, he played three more seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring from professional football following the 1998 season Rich Gannon is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
He was a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP and holds several records for the Oakland Raiders. Gannon played his entire career with the Raiders, leading them to three consecutive AFC West titles from 1999 to 2001.
After retiring as a player, Gannon served as an analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts from 2008 to 2010 before joining CBS Sports in 2011 as an NFL analyst full-time.
Rich Gannon is currently retired but still frequently attends Raider games at home and abroad.
Also Played For: las vegas raiders, oakland raiders
10. Jay Fiedler
Career
- Philadelphia Eagles (1994–1995)
- Amsterdam Admirals (1997)
- Minnesota Vikings (1998)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1999)
- Miami Dolphins (2000–2004)
- New York Jets (2005)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)
Jay Fiedler is best known for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played there from 1994-1995, and then returned to Amsterdam in 1997. After leaving the Eagles, he spent two years with the Minnesota Vikings before signing with Jacksonville Jaguars in 1999.
His last stint as a quarterback came in 2001 when he signed with the Miami Dolphins until 2004.
Since retiring from playing professionally, Fiedler has worked as a commentator for Fox Sports and CBS NFL broadcasts since 2006 Jay Fiedler was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft.
He would eventually play for both the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making him one of only two quarterbacks to play for three teams in a single season (the other being Brett Favre). Fiedler retired from professional football after playing with the Bucs in 2004.
Also Played For: miami dolphins, nfl europe
11. Brad Johnson
Quarterback
Career
- Minnesota Vikings (1992–1998)
- Washington Redskins (1999–2000)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001–2004)
- Minnesota Vikings (2005–2006)
- Dallas Cowboys (2007–2008)
Brad Johnson was a quarterback in the NFL for 16 seasons, most notably with the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 4 Pro Bowls and led his team to one playoff appearance.
Brad Johnson was born on September 13th, 1968 in Marietta, Georgia, and attended Owen High School before playing college football at Florida State. After being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1992,
He spent four seasons with them before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1998 where he remained until 2001 when he signed with the Carolina Panthers.
In 2002, Johnson joined the Atlanta Falcons and finished his career with two years of play for Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005).
After retiring from professional football, Brad Johnson started working as an analyst for Fox Sports Net and served as a color commentator for their coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII.
Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews respectively Brad Johnson is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys.
He won two Super Bowls with the Bucs in 2002 and 2003, and he was also named to two Pro Bowls during his career.
Johnson finished his career with 166 touchdown passes and 122 interceptions – making him one of the most successful quarterbacks of all time.
After retiring from playing football, Johnson started working as an analyst on NFL Network – where he continues to work today.
Also Played For: minnesota vikings, london monarchs
12. Chad Pennington
Quarterback
Career
- 2× NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2006, 2008)
- 2× NFL completion percentage leader (2002, 2008)
- NFL passer rating leader (2002)
- Sammy Baugh Trophy (1999)
- William V. Campbell Trophy (1999)
- MAC Most Valuable Player (1999)
- MAC Offensive Player of the Year (1999)
Chad Pennington is a former American football quarterback who played for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Pennington was drafted by the Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft, and he spent six seasons with them before joining the Miami Dolphins in 2008.
He led both teams to playoff appearances during his time with them, but he retired from professional football following the 2010 season. In 2011, Pennington became an analyst for Fox Sports 1's "NFL Sunday Morning.
He has two children and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife Jacquelyn and their children Hudson and Harper Chad Pennington is a two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year and one of the most successful quarterbacks in league history.
He started his career with the New York Jets, playing for them from 1998 to 2003 before moving to Miami Dolphins where he played for six seasons until 2007.
Chad Pennington was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2004 but only played sparingly due to injury and was traded to Miami midway through the 2006 season.
After being benched by Miami in 2007, he signed with division rival NY Jets and led them back into playoffs that year as their starting quarterback; they eventually lost in the wildcard round against eventual champion Pittsburgh Steelers.
In 2008, Chad Pennington joined forces with newly acquired Eli Manning (the successor of Tom Brady) on the Giants team which made it all the way to Super Bowl XLII.
Where they were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 34–7 at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
This was also Eli Manning's rookie season as an NFL starter Chad Pennington retired after playing his last game for Los Angeles Chargers during the 2015 season finale victory over Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center.
Also Played For: new york jets, marshall thundering herd football
13. Jeff Garcia
Quarterback
Career
- Calgary Stampeders (1994–1998)
- San Francisco 49ers (1999–2003)
- Cleveland Browns (2004)
- Detroit Lions (2005)
- Philadelphia Eagles (2006)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007–2008)
- Oakland Raiders (2009)*
- Philadelphia Eagles (2009)
- Omaha Nighthawks (2010)
- Houston Texans (2011)
Garcia was a successful quarterback in the NFL, playing for three different teams. Garcia's best years came with the San Francisco 49ers, where he led them to two Super Bowl appearances (1998 and 2002).
After leaving the 49ers, Garcia had some unsuccessful seasons before joining the Calgary Stampeders in Canada. He later returned to the United States and played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders respectively before retiring from professional football in 2009.
Jeff Garcia was a successful quarterback in the NFL for many years, playing for five different teams. He started his career with the Cleveland Browns before moving on to play for Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Oakland Raiders.
Jeff Garcia retired from professional football after leading the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI against Chicago Bears.
Also Played For: san francisco 49ers
14. Al Del Greco
Career
- Miami Dolphins (1984)
- Green Bay Packers (1984–1987)
- St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1987–1990)
- Houston Oilers / Tennessee Oilers / Tennessee Titans (1991–2000)
Al Del Greco is a placekicker who played for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles from 1984 to 1993.
He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the sixth round of the 1984 NFL Draft but did not sign with them and instead played college football at Auburn.
In 1987, he made three field goals in a game against the Miami Dolphins, earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
He was traded to Philadelphia midway through his third season with Baltimore and helped lead that team to its first Super Bowl victory in February 1991 over New York Giants 32-29 on an icy playing surface at Giants Stadium nicknamed "The Snowplow Game".
After playing one more season with Philadelphia (1993), Del Greco retired as an Eagle after making all 47 of his field goal attempts during his career (.851%).
He currently resides in Rhode Island where he works as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management LLC.
Al Del Greco was one of the most prolific kickers in NFL history. He ranks third all-time in field goals made and fifth in points scored.
Del Greco played for nine different teams during his 14-year career, but he spent the majority of his time with the Miami Dolphins.
The kicker's most memorable moment came when he kicked a 61-yard field goal to win Super Bowl XIX against the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2000, Del Greco retired after spending seven seasons with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise.
Also Played For: tennessee titans
15. Elvis Grbac
Kansas City Chiefs
Career
- High school: St. Joseph (Cleveland, OH)
- College: Michigan
- NFL Draft: 1993 / Round
- San Francisco 49ers (1993–1996), Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2000), Baltimore Ravens (2001)
- Super Bowl champion (XXIX), Pro Bowl (2000), Sammy Baugh Trophy (1992), 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1991, 1992, 1993)
- TD–INT: 99–81, Passing yards
- TD–INT: 99–81
- Passing yards: 16,774
- QB Rating: 79.6
Elvis Grbac was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 8th round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played for them from 1993-1996. In 1996, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs where he spent his entire career playing until 2003.
He is one of only two quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for over 30,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards (the other being Brett Favre). Elvis Grbac is a three time Pro Bowler and a two time All-Pro selection.
On September 25, 2002, Grbac became just the fourth quarterback ever to start an NFL game with at least four different teams (San Francisco 49ers; Seattle Seahawks; Atlanta Falcons; Dallas Cowboys).
After ending his career with the Chiefs in 2003, Grbac has been involved in broadcasting and coaching since then including stints as an analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage and head coach of LSU's football team from 2007-2009.
Also Played For: michigan wolverines football
16. Brian Griese
Michigan Wolverines football
Career
- High school: Christopher Columbus, (Miami, Florida)
- College: Michigan
- NFL Draft: 1998 / Round
- As player, Super Bowl champion (XXXIII), Pro Bowl (2000), NFL passer rating leader (2000), NFL completion percentage leader (2004), National champion (1997), First-team All-Big Ten (1997), Rose Bowl MVP (1998), Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (2012)
- TD–INT: 119–99, Passing yards
- TD–INT: 119–99
- Passing yards: 19,440
- Passer rating: 82.7
Griese played quarterback for the Denver Broncos from 1998-2002 and was then drafted by Miami in 2003. He spent three years with the Dolphins before becoming quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in 2013.
Griese is known as a very good teacher of quarterbacks, having coached such players as Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, and Colin Kaepernick during his NFL career.
In September 2017, it was announced that Griese would be joining ESPN's College Football coverage as an analyst beginning with the 2018 season.
Griese is a West Virginia native who led the Chicago Bears to two Super Bowl appearances in his six seasons as their starting quarterback.
Griese was selected by Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the ninth overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft and went on to lead them to back-to-back AFC South titles and a trip to the playoffs in his first two seasons as starter.
In 2008, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers but had limited success in three years before being released at season's end.
He later returned to coaching, serving as quarterbacks coach for the Niners from 2018 until 2020 when he was promoted to offensive coordinator following Kyle Shanahan's departure for Houston Texans.
17. Sammy Knight
Career
- College: USC
- Undrafted: 1997
- Second-team All-Pro (2001), Pro Bowl (2001), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1997), New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, First-team All-Pac-10 (1996)
- Tackles: 1,032, Sacks
- Tackles: 1,032
- Sacks: 9.0
- Interceptions: 42
Sammy Knight was a safety for the New Orleans Saints from 1997-2002. He then played for the Miami Dolphins from 2003-2004, and Kansas City Chiefs in 2005-2006 before being traded to Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007.
Knight was with the Giants from 2008 until his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. Sammy Knight was one of the most versatile and successful defensive backs in NFL history. He played at cornerback, safety, and linebacker, which made him very difficult to beat.
Sammy Knight played for nine seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints (1996-2003). During that time he won two Pro Bowls and was named First-team All-Pac 10 twice.
After retiring from football, Knight became a college football coach at USC where he served as an assistant for three years before leaving to become the head coach at Louisiana Tech University in 2006.
In 2009, Knight was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.
18. Kerry Collins
Quarterback
Career
- High school: Wilson, (West Lawn, Pennsylvania)
- College: Penn State (1991–1994)
- NFL Draft: 1995 / Round
- Carolina Panthers (1995–1998), New Orleans Saints (1998), New York Giants (1999–2003), Oakland Raiders (2004–2005), Tennessee Titans (2006–2010), Indianapolis Colts (2011)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1996, 2008), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1995), George Halas Award (2001), Maxwell Award (1994), Davey O'Brien Award (1994), Sammy Baugh Trophy (1994), Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (1994), Consensus All-American (1994)
- TD–INT: 208–196, Passing yards
- TD–INT: 208–196
- Passing yards: 40,922
- Completion percentage: 55.7%
- Passer rating: 73.8
- College Football Hall of Fame
Kerry Collins was a quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints from 1995 to 2003. He started 93 games in the NFL, throwing for 29,964 yards with 201 touchdowns and 122 interceptions.
Collins is best known for his time with the Giants, where he led them to two Super Bowl victories (2000 and 2002). After leaving the Giants in 2003, Collins spent three seasons playing in Japan before retiring in 2007 at age 38.
Collins was drafted in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and played for them through 1996. He then spent two seasons with the Tennessee Titans before he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2001.
Collins had a long and successful career with Indy, helping lead them to four AFC championships (2006-2008) and one Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots in 2007.
Collins is most well known for his time as quarterback of the Oakland Raiders from 2004-2005 where he led his team to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXVII but lost to Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-24.
Collins also had three other playoff appearances during his tenure with Oakland including back-to-back divisional rounds (2003, 2004). After retiring as a player, Collins became an analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage alongside Jon Gruden until 2017.
When he left due to disagreements about broadcast changes made by ESPN’s new president John Skipper.
In 2018, Collins joined Fox Sports 1 as a color commentator for their college football broadcasts airing weekends throughout September leading up to National Signing Day 5.. Kerry has two daughters named Kaitlyn and Kendall who both play basketball atBYU.
Also Played For: penn state nittany lions football, carolina panthers
19. Steve Beuerlein
Career
- High school: Servite (Anaheim, California)
- College: Notre Dame
- NFL Draft: 1987 / Round
- Expansion draft: 1995 / Round
- Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1990), Dallas Cowboys (1991–1992), Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals (1993–1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995), Carolina Panthers (1996–2000), Denver Broncos (2001–2003)
- Super Bowl champion (XXVII), Pro Bowl (1999), NFL passing yards leader (1999), NFL completion percentage leader (1998)
- TD–INT: 147–112, Passing yards
- TD–INT: 147–112
- Passing yards: 24,046
- Passer rating: 80.3
Beuerlein was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1991, but never played a down for them. He was traded to the Los Angeles Raiders two years later and spent three seasons with them before being released.
Beuerlein then signed with the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent six seasons as their starter before retiring in 2002. In 2006, Beuerlein came out of retirement to play one season for the Denver Broncos before retiring again.
Currently, he is an analyst for Fox Sports 1 and also coaches quarterback at Servite High School in Anaheim Hills, California. Beuerlein was one of the most decorated quarterbacks in NFL history. He won a Super Bowl and was two-time league passing yards leader.
Beuerlein battled injuries throughout his career, but still managed to put up impressive numbers. His retirement came as a surprise after he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003.
20. Ron Dayne
New York Giants
Career
- New York Giants (2000–2004)
- Denver Broncos (2005)
- Houston Texans (2006–2007)
- Heisman Trophy (1999)
- Maxwell Award (1999)
- Walter Camp Award (1999)
- Chic Harley Award (1999)
- Doak Walker Award (1999)
- Jim Brown Award (1999)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (1999)
- SN Player of the Year (1999)
- Chicago Tribune Silver Football (1999)
- Consensus All-American (1999)
- Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year (2000)
- Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (1999)
- Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year (1996)
- 2× Rose Bowl MVP (1999, 2000)
- Copper Bowl MVP (1996)
- NCAA all-time leading rusher (bowl statistics counted)
- Wisconsin Badgers No. 33 retired
Ron Dayne was a running back for the New York Giants and Denver Broncos in the NFL. He was drafted by the Giants in the 2000 NFL Draft and played for them until 2004.
He then signed with the Broncos and played for them until 2007. Dayne is most famous for his performance in the 1999 Fiesta Bowl, where he ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Dayne was born in 1978 and attended Pine Hill High School in New Jersey. He was a three-time Academic All-American and was a member of the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 1996 to 1999. Dayne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001, but has since recovered.
He currently works as an NFL analyst for ESPN. Ron Dayne was a running back for the Wisconsin Badgers from 1996 to 2000. He was a two-time Rose Bowl MVP and earned consensus All-American honors in 1999.
Dayne was the first player in Big Ten history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season and was also a three-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.
He was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft and played for them for six seasons. He is currently a commentator for the NFL Network. Dayne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
Also Played For: wisconsin badgers football, heisman trophy nfl
21. Martín Gramática
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career
- High school: LaBelle (LaBelle, Florida)
- College: Kansas State (1994–1998)
- NFL Draft: 1999 / Round
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1999–2003), Indianapolis Colts (2004), New England Patriots (2006)*, Indianapolis Colts (2006), Dallas Cowboys (2006–2007), New Orleans Saints (2007–2008)
- Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII), Second-team All-Pro (2000), Pro Bowl (2000), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1999), First-team All-American (1997), Second-team All-American (1998), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (1997, 1998), Lou Groza Award (1997), FBS record, Longest field goal made: 65 yards
- Field goals attempted: 203, Field goals made
- Field goals attempted: 203
- Field goals made: 155
- Field goals percentage: 76.4%
- Longest field goal: 55 yards
- Extra points attempted: 230
- Extra points made: 228
- Extra points percentage: 99.1%
Martín Gramática kicked for the Buccaneers and Colts in the NFL. He was selected in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers. He played for the Buccaneers and Colts from 1999 to 2003.
He signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2004 and played for them until 2006. He then signed with the New England Patriots in 2006 and played for them until 2006. He was then signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2006 and played for them until 2008.
He then retired from the NFL in 2008. Martín Gramática is a 47-year-old Argentine placekicker. He is currently a kicker coach for the Argentinian national team.
Gramática was a standout kicker for the Cowboys from 2006-2007. He was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 player and Lou Groza Award winner at Texas Tech.
Gramática was signed by the Saints in 2007, but was released before the season began. He was signed by the Cowboys again in 2008 and finished the season as the team's leading kicker.
Gramática was signed by the Raiders as a free agent in 2009, but was released before the season began. He has since retired from the NFL.
Also Played For: kansas state university
22. Daunte Culpepper
Minnesota Vikings
Career
- High school: Vanguard, (Ocala, FL)
- College: UCF (1995–1998)
- NFL Draft: 1999 / Round
- Minnesota Vikings (1999–2005), Miami Dolphins (2006), Oakland Raiders (2007), Detroit Lions (2008–2009), Sacramento Mountain Lions (2010)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2000, 2003, 2004), 2x Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2004), NFL passing yards leader (2004), NFL passing touchdowns leader (2000), 50 Greatest Vikings, Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team, Sammy Baugh Trophy (1998), UCF Knights No. 8 honored
- Passing attempts: 3,199, Passing completions
- Passing attempts: 3,199
- Passing completions: 2,016
- Completion percentage: 63%
- Passing yards: 24,153
- TD–INT: 149–106
- Passer rating: 87.8
- Rushing yards: 2,652
- Rushing touchdowns: 34
Culpepper was a highly-rated quarterback prospect coming out of high school. He played for the Vikings for four seasons before being traded to the Dolphins in 2006.
Culpepper had a successful six-year stint with the Dolphins, leading Miami to the playoffs twice and winning a Super Bowl in 2007. In 2009, Culpepper was traded to the Raiders, where he played until being released in 2011.
He has since retired from the NFL. Culpepper is currently a television analyst for the Vikings. Culpepper is married and has two children.
He was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time Second-team All-Pro. He led the NFL in passing yards in 2004 and was the NFL's passing touchdowns leader in 2000.
He was inducted into the Vikings' Hall of Fame in 2009. He played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings. He is a member of the UCF Knights' All-Mall of America Team and the Sammy Baugh Trophy Award winner. He is married and has two children.
Also Played For: university of central florida
23. Jon Kitna
Cincinnati Bengals
Career
- High school: Tacoma (WA) Lincoln
- College: Central Washington
- Undrafted: 1996
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2003), PFWA NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2003), World Bowl champion (1997), World Bowl MVP (1997), NAIA national champion (1995), NAIA All-American (1995), 3× All-Mount Rainier League (1993–1995)
- Games played: 141, Pass attempts
- Games played: 141
- Pass attempts: 4,442
- Pass completions: 2,677
- Percentage: 60.3
- TD–INT: 169–165
- Passing yards: 29,745
- QB Rating: 77.4
Kitna played quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks from 1996 to 2000. He then played for the Barcelona Dragons of the NFL Europe League in 1997. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001, and played for them until 2005.
He was then the head coach of the Detroit Lions from 2006 to 2010. In 2011, he was hired by the Cowboys, who he coached until he was fired in December of 2017.
He has also been a color commentator for NFL broadcasts. Kitna was born on September 21, 1972, in Tacoma, Washington.
He has two children. He has been married to his wife, Stacy, since 2000. Former quarterback for the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.
Won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2003. Coached at Lincoln High School and Waxahachie High School. Became the head coach of Brophy College Preparatory in 2018. Is the quarterbacks coach for the Burleson High School football team.
24. Jeff Blake
Cincinnati Bengals
Career
- High school: Seminole (Sanford, Florida)
- College: East Carolina
- NFL Draft: 1992 / Round
- New York Jets (1992–1993), Cincinnati Bengals (1994–1999), New Orleans Saints (2000–2001), Baltimore Ravens (2002), Arizona Cardinals (2003), Philadelphia Eagles (2004), Chicago Bears (2005)
- Pro Bowl (1995), Second-team All-American (1991)
- TD–INT: 134–99, Yards
- TD–INT: 134–99
- Yards: 21,711
- QB Rating: 78.0
Jeff Blake was drafted in the sixth round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He would spend three seasons with the Jets before being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 1994.
Blake would spend six seasons with the Bengals, winning a Super Bowl with the team in 1999. He would later play for the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2006.
Blake was a three-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Cincinnati Bengals Hall of Fame in 2006. He is also a member of the New York Jets and Saints Hall of Fame. Blake is currently an analyst for the NFL Network.
Blake was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played for the Cardinals for five seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006. Blake played for the Eagles for three seasons before being released in 2009.
Blake signed with the Chicago Bears in 2010 and played for them for two seasons. Blake was released by the Bears in 2012. Blake signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 and played for them for three seasons. Blake retired from the NFL after the Ravens' Super Bowl victory in 2017.
Blake was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2017. Blake is a three-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame in 2018.
Also Played For: 2005 chicago bears season
25. Charlie Batch
Pittsburgh Steelers
Career
- High school: Munhall (PA) Steel Valley
- College: Eastern Michigan
- NFL Draft: 1998 / Round
- Detroit Lions (1998–2001), Pittsburgh Steelers (2002–2012)
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII), First-team All-MAC (1995), Jerome Bettis Award for Humanity and Community Service (2006), "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year (2012), NFL record, Highest single-game total quarterback rating[1]
- TD–INT: 61–52, Passing yards
- TD–INT: 61–52
- Passing yards: 11,085
- QB Rating: 77.2
- Rushing attempts: 172
- Rushing yards: 637
- Rushing touchdowns: 6
Charlie Batch was born on December 5, 1974 in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Batch attended high school at Munhall (PA) Steel Valley and played college football at Eastern Michigan.
He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1998 and played for the team from 1998-2001. Batch then signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played for them from 2002-2012. In 2012, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens and retired in 2015.
Batch was inducted into the Eastern Michigan University Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. He currently works as a broadcaster for the Detroit Lions. In 2021, he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Charlie Batch is married and has two children.
Charlie Batch is a two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL record holder with an impressive 77.2 quarterback rating.
Charlie was a standout player at Ohio State and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft. He spent four seasons with the Steelers before being traded to the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.
Charlie spent eight seasons with the Ravens before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2014. Charlie retired from the NFL in 2016. Charlie is a advocate for social justice and works with various organizations to help improve the lives of others.
Charlie is married and has two children. Charlie is a graduate of the Master of Business Administration program at the Ohio State University. Charlie is a major contributor to the Ohio State football program and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
26. Eric Moulds
Career
- College: Mississippi State
- NFL Draft: 1996 / Round
- Buffalo Bills (1996–2005), Houston Texans (2006), Tennessee Titans (2007)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1998, 2002), 3× Pro Bowl (1998, 2000, 2002), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996), First-team All-SEC (1995), Second-team All-SEC (1994)
- Receptions: 764, Receiving yards
- Receptions: 764
- Receiving yards: 9,995
- Receiving touchdowns: 49
Eric Moulds had a successful NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. He caught 647 passes for 9,741 yards and 58 touchdowns in his career.
Eric Moulds was drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He spent five seasons with the Bills, before signing with the Houston Texans in 2006.
Moulds was a key member of the Texans' 2006 team, which made it to the AFC Championship Game. He was released by the Texans in 2007, but has since had a successful career in the CFL.
Eric Moulds is a two-time CFL All-Star and was the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2007. He currently plays for the Toronto Argonauts. Eric Moulds is married and has two children.
Eric Moulds was a Pro Bowl receiver for the Tennessee Titans from 1998-2002. He was a Second Team All-Pro in 1998 and 2000, and a First Team All-SEC selection in 1995 and 2002.
Moulds was drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, but he never played for them.
He was traded to the Titans in August of that year, and played there until his retirement in 2007.
Moulds had a productive career, finishing with 764 receptions for 9,995 yards (an average of 17.1 yards per catch) and 49 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
27. Rob Johnson
USC Trojans football
Career
- High school: El Toro, (Lake Forest, California)
- College: USC
- NFL Draft: 1995 / Round
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- TD–INT: 30–23, Yards
- TD–INT: 30–23
- Yards: 5,795
- Passer rating: 83.6
Rob Johnson was a quarterback in the NFL for 13 seasons, most notably playing for the Jaguars, Bills, and Redskins. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, and was a key part of the Jaguars' 1995 and 1996 teams that both made the playoffs.
Johnson also played for the Bucs, Bills, and Redskins in 2002. Johnson was released by the Redskins in 2003, and has since retired from playing football. He was inducted into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame in 2006. Johnson is currently an analyst for the NFL Network.
Johnson was born on March 18, 1973 in Newport Beach, California. He attended El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California. Johnson played college football at USC.
He was drafted by the Jaguars in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Johnson spent five seasons with the Jaguars before being traded to the Bills in 1998.
Johnson spent three seasons with the Bills before being traded to the Redskins in 2001. Johnson spent four seasons with the Redskins before retiring in 2003.
28. Shaun King
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career
- High school: St. Petersburg (FL) Gibbs
- College: Tulane
- NFL Draft: 1999 / Round
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII), 2× C-USA Offensive Player of the Year (1997, 1998), Single-Season NCAA Division I Passer Rating record holder (183.3), Liberty Bowl MVP (1998)
- TD–INT: 27–24, Yards
- TD–INT: 27–24
- Yards: 4,566
- QB Rating: 73.4
- Comp. / Att.: 132 / 228, Passing yards
- Comp. / Att.: 132 / 228
- Passing yards: 1,635
- TD–INT: 27–8
- QB Rating: 95-19
- Rushing TD: 2
Shaun King played running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, and Detroit Lions during his NFL career. After retiring as a player, Shaun King became a running backs coach for the NFL team the South Florida Bulls.
Shaun King is well-known for his work as a civil rights activist and contributor to various media outlets. Shaun King is married with three children. Shaun King is the former quarterback for the South Florida Bulls and was the MVP of the Liberty Bowl in 1998.
He is also a successful broadcaster and has worked for ESPN, TNT, and CBS. Shaun King is a highly respected figure in the NFL and has worked as a coach, broadcaster, and analyst.
Also Played For: tulane green wave football
29. Peter Warrick
Cincinnati Bengals
Career
- High school: Southeast (Bradenton, Florida)
- College: Florida State (1995–1999)
- NFL Draft: 2000 / Round
- Cincinnati Bengals (2000–2004), Seattle Seahawks (2005), Las Vegas Gladiators (2007)*, Montreal Alouettes (2008)*, California Redwoods (2009)*, Bloomington Extreme (2009), Cincinnati Commandos (2011)*
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- 2× Consensus All-American (1998, 1999), 3× First-team All-ACC (1997–1999), Sugar Bowl MVP, Florida State Seminoles Jersey No. 9 honored
- Receiving yards: 2,991, Receiving touchdowns
- Receiving yards: 2,991
- Receiving touchdowns: 18
- Rushing yards: 360
- Rushing touchdowns: 2
- Return yards: 555
- Return touchdowns: 2
Peter Warrick was a prolific receiver in the NFL for over a decade. He is best known for his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he helped lead the team to an appearance in the 2001 AFC Championship Game.
After leaving the Bengals, Warrick spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Gladiators before ending his career with the Montreal Alouettes.
Warrick is currently a football analyst for ESPN. He was born in 1977 in Bradenton, Florida and attended Southeast High School.
Warrick played college football for Florida State, where he was a two-time All-American and Silver Football recipient.
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft and spent four seasons with the team. Warrick signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2005 and spent two seasons with the team.
He then spent time with the Las Vegas Gladiators and the Montreal Alouettes before retiring in 2009.
Also Played For: florida state seminoles football
30. Akili Smith
Cincinnati Bengals
Career
- High school: Lincoln (San Diego, California)
- College: Oregon
- NFL Draft: 1999 / Round
- Cincinnati Bengals (1999–2002), Green Bay Packers (2003)*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005), Frankfurt Galaxy (2005), Calgary Stampeders (2007)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Pac-10 Co-Offensive Player of the Year (1998)
- Pass attempts: 461, Pass completions
- Pass attempts: 461
- Pass completions: 215
- Percentage: 46.6
- TD–INT: 5–13
- Passing yards: 2,212
- QB rating: 52.8, Baseball career
- Outfielder / First baseman
- Bats: Right, Throws
- Batting average: .176
- Hits: 36
- Home runs: 4
- Stolen bases: 2
Akili Smith is a former quarterback who played in the NFL for nine seasons. Smith played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2005.
Smith is best known for his time with the Packers, where he led the team to the playoffs twice and became the first African American to start in a Super Bowl. Smith retired from the NFL in 2007 after a short stint with the Frankfurt Galaxy.
In his retirement, Smith has worked as a commentator for NFL games and as a college football analyst for ESPN. Akili Smith is married and has two children.
Smith is a philanthropist and has donated money to charity throughout his career. Akili Smith is currently an analyst for ESPN's College Football coverage.
Akili Smith was a highly touted prospect out of high school and was drafted in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Stampeders. His NFL career was plagued with injuries, and he was released by the team in 2002.
Smith has since attempted a comeback, but has not been successful. Akili Smith was one of the most exciting and high-flying quarterbacks in the NFL in the late 1990s. He was known for his big plays and his ability to pick up yards on the ground.
Akili Smith is a two-time Pac-10 co-offensive player of the year and was a key player on Calgary's Grey Cup-winning team in 2006. He is also a two-time CFL all-star and was named the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2006.
Akili Smith has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and his most recent comeback attempt has been unsuccessful. However, he is still considered one of the most talented and exciting quarterbacks in the NFL.
31. Kordell Stewart
Pittsburgh Steelers
Career
- High school: John Ehret (Marrero, Louisiana)
- College: Colorado
- NFL Draft: 1995 / Round
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1995–2002), Chicago Bears (2003), Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005)
- Pro Bowl (2001)
- TD–INT: 77–84, Passing yards
- TD–INT: 77–84
- Passing yards: 14,746
- Passer rating: 70.7
- Rushing yards: 2,874
- Rushing TDs: 38
Kordell Stewart was a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and was a member of the Steelers' team that won the Super Bowl in 1999.
Stewart was born in Marrero, Louisiana, in 1972. He attended John Ehret High School in Marrero. Stewart played college football at Colorado. He was a two-time All-American and a member of the 1996 National Championship team.
Stewart was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1995 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with the Steelers before joining the Chicago Bears in 2003. Stewart was a two-time Pro Bowler and was a member of the Steelers' team that won the Super Bowl in 1999.
He also played in the 2000 and 2002 Super Bowls with the Bears. Stewart was released by the Bears in 2006 and signed with the New Orleans Saints the following year. He retired from the NFL in 2010. Stewart is currently an analyst for the NFL Network. Stewart has two children.
Also Played For: colorado buffaloes football
32. Deltha O'Neal
Career
- High school: Milpitas (CA)
- College: California
- NFL Draft: 2000 / Round
- Denver Broncos (2000–2003), Cincinnati Bengals (2004–2007), New England Patriots (2008), Houston Texans (2009)
- Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Second-team All-Pro (2005), 2× Pro Bowl (2001, 2005), NFL interceptions co-leader (2005), Consensus All-American (1999), Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (1999), Mosi Tatupu Award (1999), Pop Warner Trophy (1999), NFL record, Most passes intercepted in a single game: 4 (tied)
- Total tackles: 388, Forced fumbles
- Total tackles: 388
- Forced fumbles: 3
- Fumble recoveries: 4
- Interceptions: 34
- Total return yards: 2,644
- Total touchdowns: 6
O'Neal played cornerback for the Broncos, Bengals and Patriots over a six-year career. O'Neal was selected in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
O'Neal played for the Bengals from 2004 to 2007. O'Neal signed with the New England Patriots in 2008 and played for them until 2009. O'Neal was with the Houston Texans from 2009 to 2010 and then again from 2013 to 2014.
O'Neal has since retired from football. O'Neal is married and has two children. O'Neal is a business owner. O'Neal is an advocate for children's rights. Deltha O'Neal was a dominant defensive back in the NFL for many years.
O'Neal was a 2nd-team All-Pro and 2x Pro Bowler. O'Neal was consensus All-American and won the Mosi Tatupu Award.
O'Neal also holds the NFL record for most interceptions in a single game. O'Neal played for the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Ravens.
33. Stoney Case
Career
- High school: Odessa (TX) Permian
- College: New Mexico
- NFL Draft: 1995 / Round
- Arizona Cardinals (1995–1998), Baltimore Ravens (1999), Detroit Lions (2000), Tampa Bay Storm (2004–2005), San Jose SaberCats (2006), Tampa Bay Storm (2007–2008)
- TD-INT: 4–15, Yards
- TD-INT: 4–15
- Yards: 1,826
- QB Rating: 53.3
- Comp. / Att.: 53 / 81, Passing yards
- Comp. / Att.: 53 / 81
- Passing yards: 581
- TD-INT: 9–2
- QB Rating: 103.99
- Rushing TD: 2
Stoney Case was a quarterback in the NFL for 10 seasons. He played for the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Tampa Bay Storm. Case was born in Odessa, Texas, in 1972 and played high school football at Odessa Permian.
After playing college football at New Mexico, Case was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Case played for the Cardinals from 1995 to 1998 and the Ravens from 1999 to 2004. He was signed by the Lions in 2000 and played for them until 2004.
Case was then signed by the Storm and played for them until 2006. Case was released by the Storm in 2006 and signed with the SaberCats the following year. Case retired from the NFL in 2008. After retiring from the NFL, Case became a football coach at his alma mater, New Mexico.
34. Steve Christie
Career
- High school: Oakville (ON) Trafalgar
- College: William & Mary
- CFL Draft: 1990 / Round
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1990–1991), Buffalo Bills (1992–2001), San Diego Chargers (2001–2003), New York Giants (2004), Toronto Argonauts (2007)
- First-team All-Pro (1990), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1990), Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, Oakville, Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, College of William & Mary Sports Hall of Fame
- Field goals: 336 / 431 (.780), Extra points
- Field goals: 336 / 431 (.780)
- Extra points: 468 / 473 (.989)
- Points scored: 1,476
Steve Christie is a successful placekicker who has been in the CFL for over 20 years. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in 1990 and played for the team for three seasons.
He then moved to the Bills and spent the next ten seasons with them. He was traded to the Chargers in 2001 and spent two seasons with them before joining the Giants in 2004.
He spent one season with the Giants before joining the Argonauts in 2007. He had a successful stint with the Argonauts and retired after the 2010 season. Steve Christie is a three-time CFL All-Star and was a part of the team that won the Grey Cup in 2007.
He is currently the Director of Football Operations for the Argonauts. Christie was a highly successful kicker in the NFL, making over 400 points in his career. He was a first-team All-Pro in 1990 and also received the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Christie is a member of the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame and the Oakville, Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. He played college football at the William & Mary Tribe.
35. Mike Vanderjagt
Career
- High school: White Oaks (Oakville, Ontario)
- College: West Virginia
- CFL Draft: 1992 / Round
- Saskatchewan Roughriders (1993), Tampa Bay Storm (1995)*, Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996), Toronto Argonauts (1996–1997), Indianapolis Colts (1998–2005), Dallas Cowboys (2006), Toronto Argonauts (2008), , Coaching Career Medina Mustangs(2022-), , Special Teams Coach
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- First-team All-Pro (2003), Second-team All-Pro (1999), Pro Bowl (2003), NFL scoring leader (1999), PFW Golden Toe Award (2003), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998), 2× Grey Cup champion (1996, 1997), Dick Suderman Trophy (1996), ArenaBowl champion (IX)
- Field goals made: 230, Field goals attempted
- Field goals made: 230
- Field goals attempted: 266
- Field goal %: 86.5
- Longest field goal: 54
- Field goals: 112/150 (74.7%), Punts
- Field goals: 112/150 (74.7%)
- Punts: 351
- Punting yards: 10,434
- Average punt: 44.3
- Field goals: 2/6 (33.3%), PATs
- Field goals: 2/6 (33.3%)
- PATs: 7/10 (70%)
Vanderjagt is a two-time CFL All-Star and was the placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts for eight seasons. Vanderjagt is a two-time Grey Cup champion, winning with the Argonauts in 1996 and the Storm in 1995.
After playing for the Roughriders, Storm, and Argonauts, Vanderjagt signed with the Colts in 1998. Vanderjagt is the all-time leading scorer in the CFL with 2,544 points, and he was also the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2003.
Vanderjagt announced his retirement from professional football in 2005. Vanderjagt is currently the director of player personnel for the NFL's Miami Dolphins. Vanderjagt was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2012. Vanderjagt and his wife, Stacey, have two daughters.
Vanderjagt was an NFL kicker for 13 seasons, playing for the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, and Toronto Argonauts.
He was a two-time Grey Cup champion and an ArenaBowl champion. Vanderjagt is best known for his time with the Indianapolis Colts, where he was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and NFL scoring leader.
He spent the final two seasons of his career with the Dallas Cowboys. Vanderjagt retired in 2006 after playing for the Toronto Argonauts. He remains the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.
36. Jeff Wilkins
Career
- High school: Austintown (OH) Fitch
- College: Youngstown State
- Undrafted: 1994
- Dallas Cowboys (1994)*, Philadelphia Eagles (1994), San Francisco 49ers (1995–1996), St. Louis Rams (1997–2007)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Super Bowl champion (XXXIV), Second-team All-Pro (2003), Pro Bowl (2003), NFL scoring leader (2003)
- Field goal attempts: 375, Field goals made: 307, Field goal %: 81.9, Points scored: 1,416
- Field goal attempts: 375
- Field goals made: 307
- Field goal %: 81.9
- Points scored: 1,416
Jeff Wilkins is a Hall of Fame kicker who spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the St. Louis Rams. Jeff Wilkins was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994 NFL Draft but never played a down for them.
He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles the following year. Jeff Wilkins spent his first 6 years with the Eagles before being traded to the 49ers in 2001. He spent the next 6 years with the 49ers before being traded to the Rams in 2007.
Jeff Wilkins is a two-time All-Pro and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jeff Wilkins is currently a broadcaster for the Rams and is also a co-owner of the team.
Jeff Wilkins is married with two children. Jeff Wilkins is a devout Christian and is also a spokesperson for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Jeff Wilkins is a ambassador for the St. Louis Cardinals and has also been involved in numerous charity events. Jeff Wilkins is a role model to many and is an inspiration to young people everywhere.
37. Doug Brien
Career
- High school: De La Salle, (Concord, California)
- College: California
- NFL Draft: 1994 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85
- San Francisco 49ers (1994–1995), New Orleans Saints (1995–2000), Indianapolis Colts (2001), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001), Minnesota Vikings (2002), New York Jets (2003–2004), Chicago Bears (2005)
- Super Bowl champion (XXIX), NFL record, Most PATs in a single postseason: 17 (1994)
- Field Goals: 207, Field Goals attempts: 258, Percentage: 80.2%, Long: 56
- Field Goals: 207
- Field Goals attempts: 258
- Percentage: 80.2%
- Long: 56
Doug Brien is a kicker for the Indianapolis Colts. Doug Brien was drafted in the third round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Doug Brien played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints from 1994-2000.
Doug Brien signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2001. Doug Brien has made over 380 career field goals and has won two Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts.
Doug Brien is currently a kicker for the Indianapolis Colts. Doug Brien was born on December 27, 1967 in West Babylon, Long Island, New York.
Brien played football at Hofstra University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brien played for the Buccaneers for six seasons, before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 2001. Brien played for the Vikings for four seasons, before being traded to the New York Jets in 2003.
Brien played for the Jets for two seasons, before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2005. Brien retired from the NFL after the 2007 season.
Brien was inducted into the Hofstra University Hall of Fame in 2003. Brien is a color commentator for the NFL on Fox. Brien has two sons and a daughter.
38. Olindo Mare
Miami Dolphins
Career
- High school: Cooper City
- College: Syracuse
- Undrafted: 1996
- New York Giants (1996)*, Miami Dolphins (1997–2006), New Orleans Saints (2007), Seattle Seahawks (2008–2010), Carolina Panthers (2011), Chicago Bears (2012)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- First-team All-Pro (1999), Pro Bowl (1999)
- Field Goals Made: 356, Field Goals Attempted: 439, Field Goals %: 81.1, Long Field Goal: 54, Points scored: 1,555
- Field Goals Made: 356
- Field Goals Attempted: 439
- Field Goals %: 81.1
- Long Field Goal: 54
- Points scored: 1,555
Olindo Mare was a successful placekicker in the NFL for many years, playing for the Giants, Dolphins, Saints, and Seahawks. Mare was undrafted and played for several teams before finding a home with the Saints in 2007.
Mare made a significant contribution to the Saints, leading the team in scoring in four of his five seasons with the team. In 2013, Mare signed with the Seattle Seahawks and had a successful season, finishing as the team's leading scorer.
Mare is currently a free agent and is awaiting the arrival of the new NFL season. Mare is a hard-working player who is known for his strong leg muscles and accuracy.
Mare is a valuable member of any team, and his experience and skills will be valuable for the Seattle Seahawks this season.
Mare is a proud American and is passionate about his country and its team, the Seahawks. Mare is a respected member of the NFL community and is highly regarded by his peers.
39. Mike Hollis
Career
- High school: Spokane (WA) Central Valley
- College: Idaho
- Undrafted: 1994
- San Diego Chargers (1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995−2001), Buffalo Bills (2002), New York Giants (2003), Jacksonville Sharks (2022)
- Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Pro Bowl (1998), NFL scoring leader (1997)
Mike Hollis is a well-known kicker in the NFL. He has played for the Chargers and the 49ers. Mike Hollis was undrafted out of college but has had a successful career.
He is known for his strong leg and accuracy. Mike Hollis is a 50-year-old native of Kellogg, Idaho. Mike Hollis was born on May 22, 1972. Mike Hollis is 5'7" and 179 lbs.
Mike Hollis has played for the Chargers and the 49ers. Mike Hollis is a member of the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame. Mike Hollis is a three-time Pro Bowler. Mike Hollis is a kicker and has played for both the Chargers and the 49ers.
Hollis was a two-time Pro Bowler and NFL scoring leader with the Jaguars in the late 1990s. Hollis played for the Bills and Giants before spending time with the Sharks in the early 2020s. Hollis retired in 2021 after a successful career in the NFL.
Final Words
The 2000 NFL season was an exciting one, with thrilling rivalries, memorable games and a Super Bowl. Some of the best players of all time were on display in this year’s edition, including Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Brett Favre.
