St Louis Rams Best Players of All Time

John Rizzo

The St. Louis Rams were a professional American football team that made their home in the city of St. Louis from 1995 to 2015. Although the team traces its roots back to Cleveland, they relocated to Los Angeles in 1946 and remained there until their final move to St. Louis.

During their time in St. Louis, the Rams made a lasting impression on the city and its fans with their impressive performances and multiple playoff appearances. The Rams also won a Super Bowl in 1999, adding even more glory to the city.

Although the Rams have since moved back to Los Angeles, the legacy of the St. Louis Rams will remain with the people of St. Louis forever.

Table of Contents

1. Kurt Warner

Quarterback

Kurt Warner Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • Super Bowl MVP (XXXIV)
  • 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1999, 2001)
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2008)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (1999–2001, 2008)
  • 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1999, 2001)
  • 3× NFL completion percentage leader (1999–2001)
  • 2× NFL passer rating leader (1999, 2001)
  • NFL passing yards leader (2001)
  • Bert Bell Award (1999)
  • Bart Starr Award (2010)
  • Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor

Kurt Warner is a retired American football quarterback. He played for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants in his career. Warner was born on June 22nd, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa.

He attended Regis High School before going on to play college ball at Northern Iowa University where he led the Panthers to two consecutive championship games (1989-1991). 

Undrafted by any NFL team during the 1994 season, Kurt signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and spent four seasons there (1994-1998).

In 1999, he joined forces with Brett Favre and led the fledgling St Louis Rams to their first Super Bowl victory – they went on to win three more in a row (1999-2001). 

After leaving St Louis following the 2003 season, Kurt re-joined former teammate Brett Favre in Minnesota where he played one final year for them (2004). 

In 2005, Warner was traded to Arizona Cardinals where he enjoyed perhaps his greatest period of success; winning back-to-back MVP awards (2007 & 2008) as well as leading them all the way to Super Bowl XLIII - which they lost against Pittsburgh Steelers.

After another successful year with The Cards in 2009, Kurt announced his retirement from professional football after 11 seasons - finishing with a record of 55–37 (.583) including 43 touchdowns and 19 interceptions across 224 appearances. 

Warner was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams and became their starting quarterback in 1999. 

Warner led his team to a Super Bowl appearance following the 2001 season, but they lost to the New England Patriots. 

He then signed with Arizona Cardinals where he had two more successful seasons before retiring at age 38 in 2006 due to an injury sustained during that year's playoffs against Green Bay Packers.

Warner has since been inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Arena Football Hall of Fame as well as being voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NFL history by fans online at NFL Network.

In 2010, Warner won Bert Bell Award given annually "to a player who best exemplifies qualities associated with former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Bert Bell: intelligence, toughness, resiliency, leadership, and character". 

Kurt also authored a book called The Quarterback Whisperer which tells his story from childhood through his professional football career including how he developed QB skillsets for players today via video analysis & drills on the wwwQBSeriesCoaching website.

Also Played For: arizona cardinals, arena football

2. Aeneas Williams

Aeneas Williams Career

  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1995, 1997, 2001)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (1994, 1996)
  • 8× Pro Bowl (1994–1999, 2001, 2003)
  • NFL Interceptions co-leader (1994)
  • NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • Bart Starr Award (2000)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1991)
  • Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
  • St. Louis Rams 10th Anniversary Team

Aeneas Williams was a standout cornerback for the St. Louis Rams from 2001-2004. He earned three first-team All-Pro nods and was a two-time second-team selection.

After playing his entire career with the Rams, Williams signed with the Phoenix Cardinals in 2005 but only played one season before retiring at age 36 due to injury.

Aeneas Williams was a dominant cornerback during the 1990s. He played for the Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, and Dallas Cowboys in his career. Williams is one of only two players to be selected for three Pro Bowls (1994-1999, 2001, 2003).

He was named an All-Decade Team selection by the NFL in the 1990s and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

3. London Fletcher

Linebacker

London Fletcher Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2011, 2012)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (2009–2012)
  • Bart Starr Award (2012)
  • Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
  • Washington Commanders 90 Greatest

Fletcher was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 1998 but did not see any action there until 2002. He then spent three seasons with the Buffalo Bills before signing with Washington Redskins in 2007.

In 2013, he retired from professional football after 11 seasons of playing for four different teams. Fletcher is a two-time Pro Bowler and has also been named to multiple All-Pro lists throughout his career.

He led the NFL in solo tackles for three consecutive years (2007–2009) and is one of just eight players to record over 1,000 tackles and 10 sacks in their career. 

London Fletcher will always be remembered as one of the most ferocious linebackers to ever play the game; his 38 forced fumbles are second all-time behind Reggie White's 46.

Fletcher was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro. He was voted the Washington Redskins' Most Valuable Player in 2002, and he led them to their first Super Bowl championship in history that year. 

Fletcher retired from football after the 2012 season, but he remains active with the Redskins as an ambassador and special contributor.

In 2011, Fletcher became only the fourth player in NFL history to record 2,000 tackles (2039). A native of Tampa Bay, Florida, London Fletcher played collegiately at Tennessee before being drafted by Washington in 1998.

Also Played For: buffalo bills, running back redskins

4. Kevin Greene

Linebacker

Kevin Greene Career

  • NFL Defensive Player of the Year (NEA) (1996)
  • UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1994, 1996)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1989)
  • 5× Pro Bowl (1989, 1994–1996, 1998)
  • 2× NFL sacks leader (1994, 1996)
  • NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor

Greene was a dominant defensive end and outside linebacker in his career. He won three Super Bowl rings as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including two against the San Francisco 49ers.

In 2009, Greene became head coach of the Packers' defense but was fired after one season. He then served as an assistant coach with the Jets before being hired by Carolina Panthers in 2018 to be their linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.

Greene was a dominant defensive player in the NFL for nearly two decades. He was named to multiple All-Pro teams and held several sack records during his career. 

Greene also coached successfully after retiring from playing, winning a Super Bowl championship as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006.

Also Played For: carokina panthers

5. Andrew Whitworth

Guard

Andrew Whitworth Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2021)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (2015, 2017)
  • Second-team All-Pro (2014)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (2012, 2015–2017)
  • NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2019)
  • BCS national champion (2003)
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (2004, 2005)

Andrew Whitworth is a tackle for the Rams and was drafted in 2006. He has three Super Bowl championships with the Bengals (2011, 2014, 2016) and one with the Rams (2018).

Whitworth was named NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2021. Whitworth was a two-time first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, who helped the Rams win back-to-back Super Bowls in 2015 and 2016.

Whitworth is also a three-time SEC Champion (2004, 2005, 2007) with over 2,000 total yards from his offensive line position during that span. 

He has been named to several prestigious organizations' lists including being selected as one of the top 100 players of all time by NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger in 2018.

In 2019 he won The Alan Page Community Award given annually by the NFLPA for outstanding contributions on and off the field within their communities.

Also Played For: cincinnati bengals

6. Night Train Lane

Night Train Lane Career

  • 7× First-team All-Pro (1956–1957, 1959–1963)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1954, 1958, 1963)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1954–1956, 1958, 1960–1962)
  • 2× NFL interceptions leader (1952, 1954)
  • NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
  • Pride of the Lions
  • Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team
  • Detroit Lions All-Time Team

Night Train Lane was a cornerback with the Los Angeles Rams from 1952 to 1953 and then played for the Chicago Cardinals from 1954 to 1959. Night Train Lane was born on April 16, 1928, in Austin, Texas.

Night Train Lane died on January 29, 2002, in Austin, Texas at the age of 73 after battling Alzheimer's Disease for several years. At 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and 194 lb (88 kg), Night Train Lane was an imposing figure on the gridiron during his playing days.

After retiring as a player, Night Train Lane worked as a scout with both NFL teams until his death Night Train Lane was one of the most prolific wide receivers in NFL history. He led the league in interceptions twice and had over 1,000 yards receiving each season he played.

Night Train Lane is also credited with inventing the “nightmare” pass play which helped lead to Detroit Lions' success in the 1950s.

7. Dré Bly

Dré Bly Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (2003, 2004)
  • NFL Fumble Return Yards Leader (2003)
  • St. Louis Rams 10th Anniversary Team
  • ACC Rookie of the Year (1996)
  • 2× Consensus All-American (1996, 1997)
  • North Carolina Tar Heels Jersey No. 31 honored

Dré Bly played cornerback for the St. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions from 1999 to 2006. In 2007, he joined the Denver Broncos as a defensive backs coach under head coach Mike Shanahan.

He was promoted to assistant head coach in 2009 and then acting head coach in 2010 after Shanahan's resignation due to health issues. 

In 2013, Bly was hired by new Broncos' Head Coach John Fox as their full-time cornerback's coach and secondary coordinator Dré Bly has also served as an assistant NFL defensive coordinator with Philadelphia (2011), Carolina (2012–2013), Baltimore (2014) and San Francisco(2015).

Dré Bly was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for San Francisco from 1999 to 2004 and helped lead them to a Super Bowl victory in XXXIV. After leaving the NFL, he returned to North Carolina as an assistant coach under Butch Davis. 

In 2019, he was hired as the new head coach of North Carolina’s cornerbacks team. Dré Bly is one of only two players ever selected in both the 1st and 2nd rounds of a draft (the other being hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott).

He was also an All-American at North Carolina and holds numerous school records, including career interceptions (21) and passes breakups (54). His nickname “Dré Bly” comes from his initials combined with his last name – pronounced “dray bee” – which is French for “very bright lightning bolt.

Also Played For: detroit lions, north carolina tar heels football

8. Marshall Faulk

Running back

Marshall Faulk Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • NFL Most Valuable Player (2000)
  • 3× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1999–2001)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1994)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1994, 1995, 1998)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1994, 1995, 1998–2002)
  • NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2000)
  • 2× NFL scoring leader (2000, 2001)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1994)
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 28 retired
  • Bert Bell Award (2001)
  • WAC Offensive Player of the Year (1992)
  • 3× First-team All-American (1991–1993)
  • 3× First-team All-WAC (1991-1993)
  • San Diego State Aztecs No. 28 retired

Marshall Faulk was a running back for the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, and New Orleans Saints during his NFL career. He was one of the most prolific runners in league history and won three MVP Awards (1996–1998).

Faulk is also a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Colts in 1996 and the Rams in 1999. He holds many other team records, including most rushing yards (18,355), most touchdowns scored (116), and longest touchdown run (93 yards).

After retiring from football in 2007, Faulk embarked on a successful coaching career with stops at San Diego State University and then Louisiana State University before joining the NFL's Minnesota Vikings as an assistant head coach in 2018.

Marshall Faulk was a running back for the St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts, who both retired his number. He is one of only two players to win three NFL Offensive Player of the Year awards, and he also led the league in rushing touchdowns twice.

Faulk has been inducted into several Hall of Fame organizations, including the Pro Football Writers Association and the Saint Louis Football Ring of Fame. 

He also received accolades from various other groups, such as being named an All-American four times and First-team All-WAC twice during his career at San Diego State University.

Also Played For: indianapolis colts, san diego state football

9. Jalen Ramsey

Cornerback

Jalen Ramsey Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2020, 2021)
  • 5× Pro Bowl (2017–2021)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
  • BCS national champion (2013)
  • Consensus All-American (2015)
  • Second-team All-American (2014)
  • 2× First-team All-ACC (2014, 2015)

Jalen Ramsey is a talented cornerback who has had an illustrious career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016, but he never played for them as they traded him to the Los Angeles Rams later that year.

Ramsey made an instant impact with his new team, making several key interceptions and helping lead L.A. to their first Super Bowl appearance in over two decades. 

The 28-year-old is now one of the best cornerbacks in the league and is widely considered among the most consistent performers at his position over the past few seasons.

Jalen Ramsey is a standout cornerback who has made an impact on both the NFL and college levels. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fifth pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has since become one of their best players. 

Ramsey has been named to multiple All-Pro teams, including the first team in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. 

He also won Super Bowl LVI with Jacksonville as part of their championship run that year. Ramsey currently plays for the Oakland Raiders after being traded there during the off-season.

Also Played For: jacksonville jaguars, madden nfl 21

10. Aaron Donald

Defensive end

Aaron Donald Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • 3× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018, 2020)
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2014)
  • 7× First-team All-Pro (2015–2021)
  • 9× Pro Bowl (2014–2022)
  • NFL sacks leader (2018)
  • NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
  • ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
  • Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2013)
  • Chuck Bednarik Award (2013)
  • Lombardi Award (2013)
  • Outland Trophy (2013)
  • Bill Willis Trophy (2013)
  • Unanimous All-American (2013)

Aaron Donald is a dominant defensive tackle and one of the best players in the NFL. He has twice been voted to the Pro Bowl and was named Second Team All-Pro in 2018.

Donald played college football at Pittsburgh, where he won two National Championships (2013, 2017). He was drafted by St. Louis with the 13th overall pick in 2014 and has since been joined by Los Angeles as his home team.

Aaron Donald is an incredibly physical player who uses his size to dominate opposing offensive linemen. His strength allows him to push through blocks and get into backfield territory quickly, disrupting offenses on every play.

Despite being one of the most physically imposing defenders in the league, Aaron Donald still manages to be effective against running backs due to his quickness off the snap and ability to bull rush them into submission. 

Donald also possesses elite pass-rushing skills, having recorded 43 sacks over six seasons with St Louis/Los Angeles Rams. 

He leads all interior defensive linemen with 11 forced fumbles during that time frame too, demonstrating that he can make big impacts even when not getting sacks. 

Aaron Donald will likely enter Hall of Fame discussions once he retires from professional football given his level of dominance both on AND off the field throughout his career. 

Aaron Donald is a dominant defensive tackle who has been named to multiple All-Pro teams and Pro Bowls during his career.

Donald was the first player in NFL history to be selected as both a Defensive Rookie of the Year and a First-Team All-Pro. He led all interior players with 11 sacks in 2018, earning him NFL sacks leader honors for the season. 

Despite being 31 years old, Aaron Donald still has plenty left in the tank and looks poised to continue playing at an elite level well into his 30s.

Also Played For: los aggeles rams, defensive end

11. Cooper Kupp

Wide receiver

Cooper Kupp Career

  • Super Bowl champion (LVI)
  • Super Bowl MVP (LVI)
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
  • First-team All-Pro (2021)
  • Pro Bowl (2021)
  • NFL receptions leader (2021)
  • NFL receiving yards leader (2021)
  • NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2021)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
  • Walter Payton Award (2015)
  • Jerry Rice Award (2013)
  • 2× Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016)
  • 4× First-team FCS All-American (2013–16)

Cooper Kupp was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Kupp played college football at Eastern Washington and is known for his strong hands and routes downfield.

In his two seasons with the Rams, he has appeared in 47 games and recorded 417 yards on 50 receptions. Kupp has been injured recently but is expected to return to action soon after breaking. 

His foot in a preseason game against Seattle Seahawks last month Cooper Kupp is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and was one of the most productive players in college football during his time at Eastern Washington.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and quickly became one of the league’s top receivers, amassing 1,314 receiving yards and seven touchdowns that season. In 2018.

He set new career highs with 495 receptions for 7,097 yards and 31 touchdowns – earning him unanimous MVP honors from both professional sports publications and fans across America. 

TDs en route to being named to his first Pro Bowl appearance while also winning First Team All-Pro accolades from both The Associated Press (AP)and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

NFL receivers with 101 catches for 1,393 yards and 12 TDs through 10 games - ranking second overall behind only New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady in terms of yardage totals.

12. Jack Youngblood

Jack Youngblood Career

  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1974–1976, 1978, 1979)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1977, 1980)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1973–1979)
  • 2× NFL sacks leader (1974, 1979)
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 85 retired
  • First-team All-American (1970)
  • First-team All-SEC (1970)
  • Florida Football Ring of Honor (2006)

Jack Youngblood was a defensive end who played in the NFL for 17 seasons. He was a Pro Bowler 11 times and earned All-Pro honors four times. Jack Youngblood is most famous for his time with the Los Angeles Rams, where he became one of the team's all-time greats.

He helped lead them to three Super Bowl appearances and two championships, in 1984 and 1999. After retiring from football, Jack Youngblood went on to have a successful career as an analyst with ESPN and FOX Sports. 

In 2001, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Jack Youngblood is one of the most decorated and revered players in NFL history.

He was a three-time All-Pro, two-time sacks leader, seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Jack Youngblood was born on December 12, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey. 

After playing college football at Southern California, he was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round (eleventh overall) of the 1970 NFL Draft. 

In his rookie season with St Louis Rams, Jack Youngblood led all defenders with 11 sacks while helping them make it to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance against Oakland Raiders that year.

The following year saw him duplicate his performance as an All-Star selection and once again lead St Louis to another NFC Championship game – but they were unsuccessful this time around against Dallas Cowboys who won their fourth Lombardi Trophy in five years at that point). 

Later during his career with Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987), Jacksonville Jaguars (1988), San Francisco 49ers(1989) & Arizona Cardinals (1990–1992) respectively before retiring after winning Super Bowl XXIII for Pittsburgh Steelers aged 36 years old having amassed over 500 tackles, 50 passes defended and 26 interceptions.

Also Played For: florida gators football

13. Merlin Olsen

Defensive tackle

Merlin Olsen Career

  • 6× First-team All-Pro (1964, 1966–1970)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1963, 1965, 1973, 1974)
  • 14× Pro Bowl (1962–1975)
  • NFL Rookie of the Year (1962)
  • NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 74 retired
  • Bert Bell Award (1974)
  • Outland Trophy (1961)
  • 2× First-team All-American (1960, 1961)

Merlin Olsen was a dominant defensive tackle in the NFL for over 20 years. He played for the Rams from 1962 to 1976 and helped lead them to three Super Bowl appearances.

Olsen was also an All-Pro player six times and won two AFL Championships with the Oakland Raiders in 1967 and 1971. 

Merlin Olsen passed away at 69 years old after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest defensive tackles ever.

Merlin Olsen was a dominating defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams from 1962-1975. He was named to 14 Pro Bowls and also won 2 Bert Bell Awards (1974, 1975). Merlin Olsen's numbers speak for themselves.

He had 208 games played in the NFL, 4 first-team All-Pro selections and 14 Pro Bowl nominations.

After his playing days were over, Merlin Olson became an outspoken advocate for social justice issues such as police brutality and inequality in the United States society. 

In 1998, he was elected to the St Louis Football Ring of Fame and received the Pete Rozelle Award (1999) from the National Football League Alumni Association for his work on behalf of retired players.

On February 1st, 2019, it was announced that Olsen has been voted into The LA Sports Hall Of Fame.

14. Isaac Bruce

Wide receiver

Isaac Bruce Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1999)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (1996, 1999–2001)
  • NFL receiving yards leader (1996)
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 80 retired
  • Memphis Tigers No. 83 retired

Isaac Bruce played wide receiver for the Rams and 49ers over a 10-year career. He was a two-time Pro Bowler, earning his first in 2001 with the Rams and his second in 2004 with San Francisco.

In 2007, he signed with the Chicago Bears but only played one season before retiring at the end of 2008. 

After retirement, he served as an analyst on Fox Sports NFL coverage from 2009 to 2013.In 2014, Bruce returned to football as offensive coordinator for Memphis College Football's Tigers football team where he led them to back-to-back FCS national championships in 2016 and 2017. 

Isaac Bruce is a former professional football player who played for the Los Angeles Rams and Memphis Tigers.He was a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL receiving yards leader. 

Bruce also won a Super Bowl championship with the Rams in XXXIV, making him one of only six players to win both the Super Bowl and an MVP award (MVP being given to the sport's most outstanding player). 

After retiring from their playing career, he became an analyst on Fox Sports' pregame show "The Kickoff."

Also Played For: memphis tigers football

15. Norm Van Brocklin

Quarterback

Norm Van Brocklin Career

  • 2× NFL champion (1951, 1960)
  • NFL Most Valuable Player (1960)
  • First-team All-Pro (1960)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1952, 1954, 1955)
  • 9× Pro Bowl (1950–1955, 1958–1960)
  • NFL passing yards leader (1954)
  • NFL completion percentage leader (1952)
  • Bert Bell Award (1960)
  • NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
  • Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame

Norm Van Brocklin was a talented quarterback in the NFL who played for the Rams from 1949 to 1957. He is best known for leading the Rams to two Super Bowl championships, in 1951 and 1955.

In 1969, he became head coach of the Oakland Raiders but only lasted one season before being fired. Norm Van Brocklin died at age 57 after a long battle with cancer. Norm Van Brocklin was the most successful player in the Eagles' history.

He led the team to two NFL championships and won MVP honors in 1960. Norm Van Brocklin played his entire career with Philadelphia, from 1950-1955 and 1958-1960. 

After retiring as a player, Van Brocklin became head coach of the Minnesota Vikings for one season before moving on to become head coach of the Atlanta Falcons where he stayed for four seasons.

16. Deacon Jones

Defensive end

Deacon Jones Career

  • 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967, 1968)
  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1965–1969)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1964, 1970, 1972)
  • 8× Pro Bowl (1964–1970, 1972)
  • 5× NFL sacks leader (1964, 1965, 1967–1969)
  • NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 75 retired

Deacon Jones was one of the most dominant defensive ends in NFL history. He played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1961 to 1971 and is sixth all-time in sacks with 138.

Deacon Jones also had a lengthy career as a linebacker, playing 12 seasons with the Rams (1968–1973) and four more years with the San Diego Chargers (1974–1977). 

His success at both positions made him one of the best players at his respective position ever.In 1967 he won Defensive Player of the Year honors, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Deacon Jones died on June 3, 2013, after battling pancreatic cancer for several months.

He was 74 years old Deacon Jones was one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history.He recorded 8 Pro Bowl appearances and 5 NFL sacks leader titles, among other accolades. Deacon Jones played for 3 different teams over his 14-year career – the Chargers, Redskins and Rams. 

After leaving the NFL in 1973, Deacon Jones became a coach and eventually led the Saints to their first Super Bowl victory in 2009.

Also Played For: washington redskins best defensive players

17. Jim Everett

Quarterback

Jim Everett Career

  • Pro Bowl (1990)
  • 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1988, 1989)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1986)
  • Third-team All-American (1985)

In his 10 years in the NFL, Everett started all but two games for the Rams. He led the team to their first NFC Championship Game appearance and their only Super Bowl victory during that time.

After leaving LA, he played for a few other teams before retiring in 2000. In 2002, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as one of its inaugural members. 

Currently, Everett is an analyst on ESPN's "NFL Insiders" show and also serves as an ambassador for Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF).

Married with three kids, he resides in Florida where he enjoys golfing and fishing among other activities Everett was drafted in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. 

After two seasons with the Saints, Everett was traded to San Diego Chargers during the 1997 season. 

In 1998, he led the Chargers to their first-ever division title and made one playoff appearance before retiring from professional football in 2001 at age 36 due to a shoulder injury sustained in the 1999 preseason game against Detroit Lions.

After his retirement from football, Everett started a web development company that helped businesses build websites more quickly and easily than ever before. 

He currently resides in Southern California with his wife and three children where he continues to work as an online consultant through his company Jim Everett Consulting LLC.

Also Played For: purdue boilermakers football

18. Orlando Pace

Orlando Pace Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001, 2003)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2004)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1999–2005)
  • NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
  • Outland Trophy (1996)
  • UPI Lineman of the Year (1996)
  • Big Ten Most Valuable Player (1996)
  • Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (1996)
  • 2× Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (1995, 1996)
  • 2× Lombardi Award (1995, 1996)
  • 2× Unanimous All-American (1995, 1996)
  • Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1994)

The pace was a tackle for the St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons over his 10-year NFL career. He won two Super Bowls with the Rams in 2001 and 2003, as well as being named to four Pro Bowl teams.

Pace also played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was a three-time All-American and twice named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (1995 and 1996). 

After retiring from football in 2008, Pace started working as an offensive line coach at his alma mater Ohio State under head coach Urban Meyer until leaving for the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff in 2016.

Orlando Pace was a dominant player in the NFL for many years, winning three first-team All-Pro honors and seven Pro Bowl appearances. 

He also won multiple awards including the Unanimous All-American award and two Lombardi Awards (the most prestigious honor in American football). 

Pace led the Chicago Bears to their first championship victory in over 30 years with a 34–13 win over St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV back in 2004.

Also Played For: ohio state buckeyes football

19. Vince Ferragamo

Vince Ferragamo Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (1977–1980)
  • Montreal Alouettes (1981)
  • Los Angeles Rams (1982–1984)
  • Buffalo Bills (1985)
  • Green Bay Packers (1985–1986)

Ferragamo was born in Torrance, California on April 24th, 1954. Ferragamo attended high school at Phineas Banning and played college football at California from 1972-1973 before transferring to Nebraska for the 1974 season.

After two years with the Rams (1977-1978), Ferragamo was drafted by the New York Jets in the 4th round of the 1977 NFL Draft and spent three seasons there before signing with Los Angeles Lakers in 1980 as a free agent. With LA, Ferragamo won two NBA Championships (1980 & 1982) and 2 MVP Awards (1981 & 1983).

He also appeared in nine playoff games including seven starts averaging 21 points per game en route to his first championship ring as a player/coach alongside Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar 

In 1984, Ferragamo's contract was terminated by Los Angeles following allegations of sexual assault which he vehemently denied; however he never played professionally again after that point due to personal issues outside of football.

Vince has been married four times and currently resides in Nevada with his fifth wife Jerry Hall. Vince is an avid golfer who has won numerous tournaments worldwide including The Masters twice (1986 & 1987) amongst other major championships. 

He also designed golf clubs for Nike which are still being produced today. Vince is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play professional football...and perhaps even one of all time.

Vince Ferragamo was a standout quarterback at UCLA and went on to play professionally in the NFL. He had an illustrious career, winning several awards and accolades including three Pro Bowl appearances and All-American status twice. 

In his 16 seasons in the league, he amassed 11,336 passing yards with 76 TD–INTs, ranking among the all-time greats at his position. 

After hanging up his cleats Vince Ferragamo has devoted himself to coaching young quarterbacks, working with teams such as Montreal Alouettes and Los Angeles Rams during his playing days.

20. Dick Bass

Running back

Dick Bass Career

  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1966)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1962, 1963, 1966)
  • Pacific Tigers #22 retired

Dick Bass was a running back for the NFL's Pacific Coast Rams from 1959-1966. He played in two Pro Bowls and was voted to the All-Pro team three times during his career.

In 1965, he set an NFL record with 2,105 rushing yards in 16 games. Bass also starred in the American Football League (AFL) with the Oakland Raiders, where he won two AFL Championships (1963 and 1967).

Dick Bass passed away on February 1st 2006 at age 68 after a long battle with cancer Dick Bass was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1960 AFL Draft. He played for the team from 1960-1969 and won two Pro Bowls during that time frame.

After his playing days were over, Bass became a head coach with the Cleveland Browns (1970-1972). He then served as defensive coordinator with both the New Orleans Saints (1973-1974) and Kansas City Chiefs (1975). 

In 1976, he was hired by ABC to serve as their NFL color commentator alongside Howard Cosell for eight seasons until 1981.

Following his broadcasting career, Bass returned to coaching in 1984 when he took over as head coach of the UCLA Bruins football team where he remained until 1988 when he retired once again due to health concerns related to his work.

The television broadcasts following games involving USC Trojans teams coached by Pete Carroll who would eventually become his successor at UCLA.

21. Jackie Slater

Career

  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1983, 1986, 1987, 1989)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1983, 1985–1990)
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 78 retired
  • Bart Starr Award (1996)

Jackie Slater was an NFL offensive tackle who played for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders from 1976 to 1995. Slater is best known for his time with the Rams, where he won two Super Bowls (1982 and 1993) and made nine Pro Bowl appearances.

After retiring as a player, Slater served as head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 2006 to 2007 before being fired after finishing 2-14 in his second season. Jackie Slater was a five-time Pro Bowler and four-time Second Team All-Pro with the St. Louis Rams between 1983 and 1990.

He helped lead the Rams to their first Super Bowl victory in 1986, becoming just the third player ever to win an MVP award, Super Bowl MVP Award and league championship game MVP award in the same season (the others being Jerry Rice and Joe Montana). 

Slater played 17 seasons with 10 different teams before retiring after the 1998 season at age 37 due to injuries sustained during his playing career.

After retirement, Jackie became an analyst for NFL Network where he worked until his death from stomach cancer on May 12th, 2018 at age 71.

22. Andy Robustelli

Defensive end

Andy Robustelli Career

  • 2× NFL champion (1951, 1956)
  • 8× First-team All-Pro (1953, 1955, 1956, 1958–1960)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1952, 1954, 1957, 1962)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1953, 1955–1957, 1959–1961)
  • Bert Bell Award (1962)
  • New York Giants Ring of Honor
  • Third-team Little All-American (1949)

Andy Robustelli was a defensive end in the NFL for 13 seasons. He played with the Rams, Browns and Colts. In 1955, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and played with them until his retirement in 1965.

He is one of only five players to have won two Super Bowls (with Cleveland and Indianapolis). After retiring from football, Andy became a sports commentator on television stations across America before passing away at the age of 85 in 2011 Andy Robustelli was a two-time NFL champion with the New York Giants.

He played in eight Pro Bowls and was twice named First-team All-Pro. In 1962, he won the Bert Bell Award as the best player on his team. Andy Robustelli finished his career with 232 interception return yards and 2 touchdowns.

Also Played For: new york giants

23. Rosey Grier

Defensive tackle

Rosey Grier Career

  • NFL champion (1956)
  • 3× All-Pro (1956, 1958, 1959)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1956, 1960)

Grier was a three-time All-Pro defensive tackle for the New York Giants. Grier is best known for his time with the Giants, where he helped lead them to two Super Bowl victories (1956 and 1958).

Following his playing career, Grier became a commentator on NFL broadcasts and served as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1963–1965. 

In 1988, Grier was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his defensive prowess and overall impact on the game of football.

Rosey Grier passed away at age 90 in August 2018 after a long battle with dementia Rosey Grier was an All-Pro linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams from 1956 to 1960. 

He helped lead the Rams to NFL championships in 1956 and 1958, as well as Pro Bowl appearances in both seasons. Grier was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.

Also Played For: penn state nittany lions football, penn state university

24. Wendell Tyler

Wendell Tyler Career

  • Los Angeles Rams (1977–1982)
  • San Francisco 49ers (1983–1986)

Wendell Tyler was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 20th, 1955. He attended high school at Crenshaw in Los Angeles and played college football for UCLA.

Wendell Tyler was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 3rd round of the 1977 NFL Draft and spent his entire 10-year career with them (1977–1987). His best season came in 1985 when he rushed for 1,272 yards and 12 touchdowns on 278 carries (5.1 avg).

After retiring from playing football, Wendell Tyler worked as a color commentator for several teams before joining ESPN as an analyst in 2007. In 2018, Wendell Tyler published his autobiography "Back Where I Belong". 

Wendell Tyler was a versatile running back for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

He was known for his speed, elusiveness, and hard-nosed playstyle on the field. Tyler made an immediate impact with both teams he played for, leading both squads to Super Bowl victories during his tenure. 

His 50 rushing touchdowns are second all-time behind only Barry Sanders' 73 scores. After leaving football following the conclusion of his career, Wendell Tyler took up coaching at various levels of competition.

He currently works as a high school football coach in Southern California.

Also Played For: san francisco 49ers

25. Bob Brown

Career

  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1965, 1966, 1968–1970)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1964, 1967, 1971, 1972)
  • 6× Pro Bowl (1965, 1966, 1968–1971)
  • NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
  • Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
  • Unanimous All-American (1963)
  • First-team All-Big Eight (1963)
  • Nebraska Cornhuskers No. 64 retired

Brown was a standout offensive tackle at Cleveland East Tech High School and went on to play for Nebraska in college. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1964, but he only played four seasons with them before moving on to other teams.

Brown made his mark as a player with the Los Angeles Rams and Oakland Raiders, being named an All-Pro three times during that time period. 

After retiring from football, he became a physical education teacher and later served as athletic director of his alma mater, Cleveland East Tech.

Bob Brown was a Hall of Fame NFL player and one of the most dominant defensive linemen to ever play the game. He played for six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and was an All-Pro four times. 

Brown also starred in college at Nebraska, where he was named First-team All-American and earned Academic All-America honors three times.

After his playing career ended, Bob became a successful coach, leading teams including the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills to playoff appearances before retiring in 1999.

Also Played For: philadelphia eagles, nebraska cornhuskers football

26. Torry Holt

Wide receiver

Torry Holt Career

  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
  • First-team All-Pro (2003)
  • Second-team All-Pro (2006)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (2000–2001, 2003–2007)
  • 2× NFL receiving yards leader (2000, 2003)
  • NFL receptions leader (2003)
  • NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1999)
  • Consensus All-American (1998)
  • ACC Player of the Year (1998)
  • ACC Offensive Player of the Year (1998)
  • NC State Wolfpack Jersey No. 81 retired

Torry Holt was drafted sixth overall by the St. Louis Rams in 1999 and spent his entire career with the team, playing for them from 1999 to 2008. In 2009, he signed with Jacksonville Jaguars but only played one season before being released in 2010.

He then signed with New England Patriots but did not play a game for them before retiring in 2011 after 10 seasons in the NFL. Torry Holt is now an analyst for Fox Sports 1 and does color commentary on select games throughout the year as well as hosting.

His own show called "Torry Holt 360" which airs every Monday night at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST Torry Holt was one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history, amassing 920 receptions for 12,944 yards and 67 touchdowns.

He played his entire career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he won two Super Bowls (XXXIV and XXXV) and was a seven-time Pro Bowler. After retiring from football following the 2007 season, Holt has since worked as an analyst on Fox Sports 1's "NFL Red Zone."

Also Played For: nc state wolfpack football, los angeles rams

27. Elroy Hirsch

Elroy Hirsch Career

  • NFL champion (1951)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1951–1953)
  • NFL receptions leader (1951)
  • NFL receiving yards leader (1951)
  • NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1951)
  • NFL scoring leader (1951)
  • NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Wisconsin Badgers No. 40 retired

Hirsch was a standout halfback at Wausau High School and then played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Hirsch was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1945, but he never played in the NFL because of World War II.

He did play for the Chicago Bears from 1946 to 1948 and then spent four seasons (1950–1953) with the Green Bay Packers. After his playing career ended, Hirsch became Wisconsin's athletic director in 1977 and held that position until his retirement in 2004.

During his tenure as AD, Hirsch helped lead Wisconsin to two NCAA Division I-A championships (1985 and 1996), five Big Ten conference titles, sixteen total bowl appearances, more than one thousand wins overall, and an annual athletics budget of over $40 million dollars.

He also served on several NCAA committees throughout his career and was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame (1980) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (1977). 

Hirsch is survived by three children – sons David Jr., Todd, and daughter Tracy – as well as eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

28. Chris Long

Defensive end

Chris Long Career

  • 2× Super Bowl champion (LI, LII)
  • NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2018)
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2018)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2008)
  • Ted Hendricks Award (2007)
  • Dudley Award (2007)
  • ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2007)
  • Unanimous All-American (2007)
  • First-team All-ACC (2007)
  • Second-team All-ACC (2006)
  • Virginia Cavaliers Jersey No. 91 retired

Chris Long is a defensive end who has played for the St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles in his career. He was born in 1985 and attended high school at Saint Anne's-Belfield School before going on to play college football at Virginia from 2004 to 2007.

In 2008, he was drafted by the Rams but then transferred to the Patriots after just one season. He had a successful six-year stint with New England before joining the Eagles in 2018 as a free agent signing. 

Chris Long won two Super Bowls with the Eagles (2018 and 2019) and is now considered one of their all-time great players Chris Long is a two-time Super Bowl champion and NFLPA Alan Page Community Award recipient.

He was also named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2018, and ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. His accomplishments include unanimous All-American honors from 2007 to 2009.

First-team all-ACC recognition three times (2007, 2008, 2009), as well as being a member of Virginia Cavaliers' varsity team for four years during his undergraduate career at Virginia Tech.

Also Played For: virginia cavaliers football

29. James Laurinaitis

Linebacker

James Laurinaitis Career

  • Lott Trophy (2008)
  • Butkus Award (2007)
  • Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2006)
  • 2× Jack Lambert Trophy (2007, 2008)
  • 2× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2007, 2008)
  • 3× Consensus All-American (2006–2008)
  • 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2006–2008)

Laurinaitis played linebacker for the St. Louis Rams from 2009 to 2015 and then joined the New Orleans Saints in 2016. He was drafted by the Rams in the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and he had a long tenure with them before moving on to join the Saints.

Laurinaitis is known for his speed, strength, and tackling ability at linebacker; he has also been praised for his leadership skills as well. In 2016, Laurinaitis helped lead the Saints to their first playoff appearance since 2006; they eventually lost to Atlanta in the NFC Championship Game.

Laurinaitis will be 38 years old at the end of this season, which may mean that his time playing professional football is coming to an end; however.

He remains a valuable member of both teams' rosters nonetheless. Laurinaitis was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten linebacker and consensus all-American.

He also won the Lott Trophy as the nation's best defensive player in 2008, and he was twice named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Laurinasitis played his entire career with the St Louis Rams before retiring in 2016 after 11 seasons in the NFL.

30. Todd Gurley

Running back

Todd Gurley Career

  • High school: Tarboro (Tarboro, North Carolina)
  • College: Georgia (2012–2014)
  • Position: Running back
  • NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2017), NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2015), 2× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2018), Second-team All-Pro (2015), 3× Pro Bowl (2015, 2017, 2018), 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2017, 2018), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015), First-team All-SEC (2012), Second-team All-SEC (2013)
  • Rushing yards: 6,082, Rushing average: 4.2, Rushing touchdowns: 67, Receptions: 243, Receiving yards: 2,254, Receiving touchdowns: 12
  • Rushing yards: 6,082
  • Rushing average: 4.2
  • Rushing touchdowns: 67
  • Receptions: 243
  • Receiving yards: 2,254
  • Receiving touchdowns: 12

Todd Gurley was drafted 10th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He played for the Rams from 2015 to 2019, and then joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2020.

Todd Gurley is a running back who has had success both in college and in the NFL. In his career, he has rushed for more than 1,000 yards four times and scored at least 15 touchdowns twice.

Todd Gurley was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2017, and he has been one of the most dominant running backs in league history. Todd Gurley is a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro selection, leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns each season.

In his nine seasons in the league, Gurley has racked up more than 6,000 yards from scrimmage and averaged over 4 yards per carry every time he’s taken to the field.

Also Played For: university of georgia, georgia bulldogs football

31. Steven Jackson

Los Angeles Rams

Steven Jackson Career

  • High school: Eldorado (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: Oregon State
  • NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
  • St. Louis Rams (2004–2012), Atlanta Falcons (2013–2014), New England Patriots (2015)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (2006, 2009), 3× Pro Bowl (2006, 2009, 2010)
  • Rushing attempts: 2,764, Rushing yards: 11,438, Rushing touchdowns: 69, Receptions: 461, Receiving yards: 3,683, Receiving touchdowns: 9
  • Rushing attempts: 2,764
  • Rushing yards: 11,438
  • Rushing touchdowns: 69
  • Receptions: 461
  • Receiving yards: 3,683
  • Receiving touchdowns: 9

Jackson is a running back who played for the St. Louis Rams from 2004 to 2012 and then joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2013. 

Jackson was drafted by the Rams in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft and quickly became one of their most important players, amassing over 12,000 rushing yards and 68 touchdowns during his career with them.

After leaving St. Louis, Jackson spent time with the Atlanta Falcons before returning to his home state of Nevada for a short stint with the Las Vegas 51s in 2014. 

In 2017, Jackson announced his retirement from professional football after 11 seasons, citing chronic pain as one of several reasons why he felt it was time to end his playing career.

Alongside Emmitt Smith and Walter Payton II as one of only three players ever inducted into both the College Football Hall Of Fame (2011) and Pro Football Hall Of Fame (2013), Jackson leaves an impressive legacy behind him on both sides of American football's biggest stage.

Also Played For: 2010 nfl, madden nfl 13

32. Sam Bradford

Los Angeles Rams

Sam Bradford Career

  • High school: Putnam City North (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
  • College: Oklahoma (2006–2009)
  • NFL Draft: 2010 / Round
  • St. Louis Rams (2010–2014), Philadelphia Eagles (2015), Minnesota Vikings (2016–2017), Arizona Cardinals (2018)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2010), NFL completion percentage leader (2016), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010), Heisman Trophy (2008), Davey O'Brien Award (2008), Sammy Baugh Trophy (2008), AP College Football Player of the Year (2008), Sporting News Player of the Year (2008), Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2008), Consensus All-American (2008), First-team All-Big 12 (2008)
  • Passing attempts: 2,967, Passing completions
  • Passing attempts: 2,967
  • Passing completions: 1,855
  • Completion Percentage: 62.5%
  • TD–INT: 103–61
  • Passing yards: 19,449
  • Passer rating: 84.5

Sam Bradford was drafted 1st overall by the St. Louis Rams in 2010. He spent four years there before being traded to Philadelphia in 2015. In 2016, he signed with Minnesota and led them to a playoff berth that season.

The next year, he joined the Arizona Cardinals but they were unable to make it past the first round of the playoffs. This year, he is currently with the Cardinals and looking for his fourth postseason appearance. 

Bradford has been considered one of the most consistent quarterbacks in NFL history due to his ability to lead teams towards success even when things aren't going well at first (e.g., during his time with StL & Philly).

His accuracy, arm strength, and leadership skills have all been highly praised by many observers over the years - making him an ideal candidate for any coaching staff or team management situation. 

Despite being known primarily as a quarterback, Bradford also plays running back on occasion – doing so 9 times throughout his career thus far. Whether throwing or carrying ball himself – Sam always puts teammates first and strives for total victory on Sundays.

Also Played For: oklahoma sooners football, heisman trophy nfl

33. Todd Lyght

Career

  • High school: Flint (MI) Powers Catholic
  • College: Notre Dame
  • NFL Draft: 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
  • Super Bowl Champion (XXXIV), Second-Team All-Pro (1999), Pro Bowl (1999), 2× Consensus All-American (1989, 1990)
  • Interceptions: 37, INT yards: 462, Touchdowns: 4
  • Interceptions: 37
  • INT yards: 462
  • Touchdowns: 4

Todd Lyght played cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions from 1991-2000. Lyght was drafted by the Rams in the first round in 1991 and played there until 2000.

He then played for the Lions from 2001-2002. Lyght then became a defensive backs coach with the Rams from 2003-2015. He was hired by the Atlanta Falcons in 2016 and coached them until he was fired in October of 2018.

Todd Lyght is now a free agent and is looking for a new team. Lyght was born in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands in 1969. He attended Flint Powers Catholic High School. Lyght played college football at Notre Dame. Lyght was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff in 2013-2014.

Lyght was a member of the Notre Dame defense from 2015-2019. Lyght has more interceptions than any other player in Notre Dame history. Lyght was a 2x consensus All-American. 

Lyght was also a 2x First Team All Big East selection. Lyght was a finalist for the Thorpe Award in 1998. Lyght was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Lyght played for the Eagles from 1990-1998. Lyght was a member of the Eagles' Super Bowl Championship team in 1994.

Also Played For: notre dame fighting irish football, university of notre dame

34. Cullen Bryant

Career

  • Position(s): Running back
  • College: Colorado
  • NFL draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31

Cullen Bryant was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1951. He played college football at the University of Colorado and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 5th round of the 1974 NFL Draft.

Bryant played for the Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears during his NFL career. He also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Dallas Cowboys in the Canadian Football League.

Bryant was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2007 and died from the disease in 2009. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their two children. Bryant was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

He was posthumously awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award in 2010. Cullen Bryant was a running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1973 to 1982. Bryant was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983 NFL Draft, and he played for them from 1983 to 1984.

Bryant then played for the Rams from 1987 to 1988. He was then released by the Rams and he did not play in the NFL again. Cullen Bryant later became a coach in the NFL. He was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks from 2002 to 2004, and he also served as the offensive coordinator for the team.

Bryant was then the head coach of the St. Louis Rams from 2006 to 2007. He was then the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 2008 to 2009. Bryant is now the running backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys.

Also Played For: colorado buffaloes football

35. Henry Ellard

Career

  • High school: Herbert Hoover, (Fresno, California)
  • College: Fresno State
  • NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (1984, 1988), 3× Pro Bowl (1984, 1988, 1989), NFL receiving yards leader (1988)
  • Receptions: 814, Receiving yards: 13,777, Receiving average: 16.9, Receiving touchdowns: 65
  • Receptions: 814
  • Receiving yards: 13,777
  • Receiving average: 16.9
  • Receiving touchdowns: 65

Henry Ellard was a wide receiver in the NFL for thirteen seasons, playing for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, and New England Patriots. Ellard was a highly productive player during his career, amassing over 1,000 receiving yards and ten touchdowns in each of his thirteen seasons.

Ellard was a member of the Rams' 1983 Super Bowl team, and he was inducted into the Rams' Hall of Fame in 1995. Ellard currently works as a football analyst for ESPN. 

Henry Ellard was a three-time Pro Bowler and one-time First-team All-Pro with the St. Louis Rams. Ellard played college ball at Fresno State, where he was a member of the Bulldogs' 1990 National Championship team.

Ellard was drafted in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Rams and spent his entire 10-year career with the team. Ellard was traded to the Jets in 2011 and spent four seasons with the team before signing with the Saints in 2014. 

Ellard retired in 2015 after a brief stint with the Baltimore Ravens. Ellard is a member of the NFL Alumni Hall of Fame and the Fresno State Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ellard currently serves as a color commentator for the Rams on their television broadcasts. Ellard and his wife, Kim, have three children. Henry Ellard was a three-time Pro Bowler and one-time First-team All-Pro with the St. Louis Rams. 

Ellard played college ball at Fresno State, where he was a member of the Bulldogs' 1990 National Championship team. Ellard was drafted in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Rams and spent his entire 10-year career with the team.

Ellard was traded to the Jets in 2011 and spent four seasons with the team before signing with the Saints in 2014. Ellard retired in 2015 after a brief stint with the Baltimore Ravens. Ellard and his wife, Kim, have three children.

Also Played For: 1983 nfl draft, tecmo super bowl

36. Grant Wistrom

Career

  • High school: Webb City (MO)
  • College: Nebraska
  • NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
  • St. Louis Rams (1998–2003), Seattle Seahawks (2004–2006)
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV), 3× National champion (1994, 1995, 1997), Lombardi Award (1997), Bill Willis Trophy (1996), 2× Consensus All-American (1996, 1997), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (1996, 1997), First-team All-Big Eight (1995), 2× Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (1996, 1997), Big 12 Conference All-Time football team (2010), Nebraska Cornhuskers Jersey No. 98 retired
  • Total tackles: 409, Sacks: 53.0, Forced fumbles: 7, Fumble recoveries: 8, Interceptions: 5, Defensive touchdowns: 2
  • Total tackles: 409
  • Sacks: 53.0
  • Forced fumbles: 7
  • Fumble recoveries: 8
  • Interceptions: 5
  • Defensive touchdowns: 2
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Grant Wistrom was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 1998. He played for the Rams until 2003. He then played for the Seattle Seahawks for four seasons. In 2006, Wistrom signed with the Oakland Raiders.

In 2008, he signed with the Green Bay Packers. He was released by the Packers in 2011. In 2012, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released by the Vikings in 2013. In 2014, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

He was released by the Jaguars in 2015. Grant Wistrom was a three-time National champion and two-time consensus All-American at linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Wistrom was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 linebacker and was also awarded the Bill Willis Trophy in 1996.

He retired as the Nebraska Cornhuskers' all-time leader in tackles (409), sacks (53), forced fumbles (7), fumble recoveries (8) and interceptions (5). Grant Wistrom was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. 

Wistrom played for the Vikings for four seasons before signing as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in 2003. Grant Wistrom was a member of the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLIII championship team. 

Wistrom retired from the NFL in 2006 after playing in 115 games. Grant Wistrom was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 2013. Grant Wistrom currently resides in Lincoln, Nebraska.

37. Roman Gabriel

Quarterback

Roman Gabriel Career

  • High school: New Hanover, (Wilmington, North Carolina)
  • College: NC State (1959–1961)
  • NFL Draft: 1962 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
  • AFL Draft: 1962 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
  • NFL Most Valuable Player (1969), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1973), First-team All-Pro (1969), Second-team All-Pro (1967, 1968), 4× Pro Bowl (1967–1969, 1973), NFL passing yards leader (1973), 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1969, 1973), Bert Bell Award (1969), 2× ACC Player of the Year (1960, 1961), 2× First-team All-American (1960, 1961), NC State Wolfpack Jersey No. 18 retired
  • Pass attempts: 4,498, Pass completions: 2,366, Percentage: 52.6, TD–INT: 201–149, Passing Yards: 29,444, Passer rating: 74.3
  • Pass attempts: 4,498
  • Pass completions: 2,366
  • Percentage: 52.6
  • TD–INT: 201–149
  • Passing Yards: 29,444
  • Passer rating: 74.3
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Roman Gabriel was a quarterback who played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams and the AFL for the Los Angeles Chargers. Gabriel was one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, as he led his teams to three Super Bowl appearances.

He was also a three-time AFL All-Star and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Gabriel is also remembered for his spectacular touchdown passes in the Rams' victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1973 Super Bowl. He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and died at the age of 82 in 2013.

Roman Gabriel was a Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who starred for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1973-1977. Gabriel was a three-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in passing yards in 1973. 

Gabriel also scored two touchdowns in the 1973 Pro Bowl, earning him MVP honors. Gabriel played 17 seasons in the NFL and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.

38. Jack Reynolds

Career

  • High school: Western Hills
  • College: Tennessee
  • NFL Draft: 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
  • Los Angeles Rams (1970–1980), San Francisco 49ers (1981–1984)
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX), 2× Second-team All-Pro (1979, 1981), 2× Pro Bowl (1975, 1980)
  • Interceptions: 6, Games played: 198, Games started: 162
  • Interceptions: 6
  • Games played: 198
  • Games started: 162

Jack Reynolds was a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams from 1970-1980. Reynolds was a two-time Pro Bowler and was named to the All-Pro team in 1976. Reynolds was a key player on the Rams' Super Bowl-winning teams in 1973 and 1978.

Reynolds was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Reynolds currently serves as the color commentator for the Tennessee Volunteers football team. Reynolds was born on November 22, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Reynolds attended Western Hills High School and played for the Titans from 1970-1976.

Reynolds was drafted by the Rams in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Reynolds retired from football in 1980. 

Jack Reynolds was a Pro Bowl-caliber cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers from 1975 to 1980. Reynolds also played for the Washington Redskins from 1981 to 1984. He was a member of the 1981 49ers team that won Super Bowl XVI.

Reynolds was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Reynolds is a member of the 49ers Ring of Honor. Reynolds is currently an analyst for NFL Network.

39. Lawrence McCutcheon

Running back

Lawrence McCutcheon Career

  • High school: Plainview (TX)
  • College: Colorado State
  • NFL Draft: 1972 / Round
  • Los Angeles Rams (1972–1979), Denver Broncos (1980), Seattle Seahawks (1980), Buffalo Bills (1981)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1974), 5× Pro Bowl (1973–1977)
  • Rushing yards: 6,578, Rushing average
  • Rushing yards: 6,578
  • Rushing average: 4.3
  • Rushing TDs: 26

McCutcheon was a running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1972 to 1979. He was drafted by the Rams in the third round of the 1972 NFL Draft and played for the team for six seasons.

He was a three-time All-Pro and was inducted into the Rams' Hall of Fame in 1985. After retiring from the NFL, McCutcheon worked as a football analyst for ESPN. McCutcheon was born in Plainview, Texas, in 1950 and died in 2018 at the age of 72.

McCutcheon was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He played for the Broncos for six seasons before moving on to the Seattle Seahawks. McCutcheon was a two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler during his career.

McCutcheon was inducted into the Broncos Hall of Fame in 1998 He currently works as an analyst for the NFL Network.

Also Played For: colorado state university football

40. Fred Dryer

Defensive end

Fred Dryer Career

  • High school: Lawndale, (Lawndale, California)
  • College: , El Camino JC (1965–1966), San Diego State (1967–1968)
  • NFL Draft: 1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
  • New York Giants (1969–1971), Los Angeles Rams (1972–1981)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1974), Pro Bowl (1975), NFL sacks leader (1974), First-team Little All-American (1968), NFL records, Most safeties in a game: 2, Most safeties in a season: 2 (tied)
  • Sacks: 103.0, Safeties: 2, Fumble recoveries: 20, Interceptions: 1, Touchdowns: 1
  • Sacks: 103.0
  • Safeties: 2
  • Fumble recoveries: 20
  • Interceptions: 1
  • Touchdowns: 1
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Fred Dryer was a defensive end in the National Football League for most of his career. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft.

Dryer was a two-time All-Pro and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. Dryer retired in 1990 after playing for the Los Angeles Rams. Dryer is currently a television commentator for NFL games.

Dryer was born in 1946 in Hawthorne, California. Dryer attended law school after playing football for El Camino JC in California. Dryer played for the Chargers and Rams in the NFL. Dryer was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.

Dryer was an All-Pro safety for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams during his 15-year NFL career. He was twice named First-Team Little All-American and led the NFL in safeties twice. Dryer also holds the NFL record for most safeties in a game with two.

He played in four Pro Bowls and was once named Second-Team All-Pro. Dryer was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

Also Played For: san diego state aztecs football

41. Oshiomogho Atogwe

Safety

Oshiomogho Atogwe Career

  • High school: Herman (Windsor )
  • College: Stanford
  • NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66
  • CFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
  • Total tackles: 453, Sacks: 5.5, Forced fumbles: 16, Fumble recoveries: 8, Interceptions: 25, Defensive touchdowns: 2
  • Total tackles: 453
  • Sacks: 5.5
  • Forced fumbles: 16
  • Fumble recoveries: 8
  • Interceptions: 25
  • Defensive touchdowns: 2

Oshiomogho Atogwe played for the St. Louis Rams from 2005-2010 before signing with the Washington Redskins in 2011. Atogwe was drafted by the Rams in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft and played with the team until 2010.

In 2011, Atogwe signed with the Redskins and has since played in 46 games, recording 214 tackles, one interception, and one sack. 

Atogwe is a free safety who is known for his tackling and ball-hawking abilities. Atogwe is a member of the Canadian Football League's Ottawa Redblacks and is set to play in his fourth season in 2018.

Atogwe is married and has two children. In 2018, Atogwe was named the team's most valuable player. 

Atogwe is an active participant in the Washington community and often gives back to the community through various charitable events. Atogwe is a respected member of the NFL community and is highly regarded by his peers.

42. Ron Bartell

Left cornerback

Ron Bartell Career

  • High school: Renaissance, (Detroit, Michigan)
  • College: Howard
  • NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50
  • St. Louis Rams (2005–2011), Oakland Raiders (2012), Detroit Lions (2012–2013)
  • Total tackles: 353, Sacks: 2.0, Forced fumbles: 9, Fumble recoveries: 3, Interceptions: 8, Defensive touchdowns: 1
  • Total tackles: 353
  • Sacks: 2.0
  • Forced fumbles: 9
  • Fumble recoveries: 3
  • Interceptions: 8
  • Defensive touchdowns: 1

Ron Bartell was drafted by the Rams in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Bartell played college football at Howard. Bartell was a two-time All-American at Howard.

Bartell was drafted by the Rams in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Bartell has played for the Rams, Vikings, Panthers, and Raiders. Bartell has registered 159 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 2 sacks in his career.

Bartell is a member of the Detroit Lions. Bartell is a two-time Pro Bowler. Bartell is a veteran corner who has played in 128 games over his career. Bartell was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Bartell played for the Rams from 2005-2011. Bartell signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2012 and played with them for two seasons. Bartell signed with the Detroit Lions in 2013 and played with them for one season. Bartell was released by the Lions in 2013.

Bartell signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2014. Bartell was released by the Cardinals in 2015. Bartell signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2016 and played with them for one season. Bartell was released by the Seahawks in 2017.

43. Kevin Curtis

Kevin Curtis Career

  • High school: Bingham (South Jordan, Utah)
  • College: Utah State
  • NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 74
  • St. Louis Rams (2003–2006), Philadelphia Eagles (2007–2009), Miami Dolphins (2010), Kansas City Chiefs (2010), Tennessee Titans (2011)
  • Receptions: 253, Receiving yards: 3,297, Receiving average: 13.1, Receiving touchdowns: 20
  • Receptions: 253
  • Receiving yards: 3,297
  • Receiving average: 13.1
  • Receiving touchdowns: 20

Curtis was a standout wide receiver at Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah. He played two seasons at Utah State before being drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Curtis spent six seasons with the Rams before signing with the Dallas Cowboys in 2009. Curtis finished his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. He has since worked as a commentator for NFL games.

Curtis was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000s. He is married and has three children. Curtis is a member of the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. 

Curtis has also been involved in philanthropic work. Curtis had a productive career in the NFL, amassing 253 receptions for 3,297 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Curtis was a major part of three different teams - the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, and Miami Dolphins. Curtis was released by the Dolphins in 2010, and subsequently signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. Curtis retired from the NFL in 2011.

44. Donnie Jones

Punter

Donnie Jones Career

  • High school: Catholic, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
  • College: LSU
  • NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 224
  • Seattle Seahawks (2004), Miami Dolphins (2005–2006), St. Louis Rams (2007–2011), Houston Texans (2012), Philadelphia Eagles (2013–2017), Los Angeles Chargers (2018)
  • Super Bowl champion (LII), 2× Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2009), BCS national champion (2003)
  • Punts: 1,157, Punting yards: 52,490, Average punt: 45.4, Longest punt: 80, Inside 20: 379
  • Punts: 1,157
  • Punting yards: 52,490
  • Average punt: 45.4
  • Longest punt: 80
  • Inside 20: 379

Jones is a veteran punter who has played for the St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 NFL Draft and spent two seasons with the team.

He was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2006 and spent two seasons with them before being traded to the St. Louis Rams in 2007. He played for the Rams until 2011, before joining the Seattle Seahawks the following season.

Jones has averaged 44.4 yards per punt during his career, which is the sixth-highest average in NFL history. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2010 and 2011, and has also won two Super Bowls (with the Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV and with the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII).

Jones is married and has two children. A two-time Super Bowl champion and 2× Second-team All-Pro, Donnie Jones was a dominant punter in the NFL for over a decade. 

A national champion and BCS champion with Florida State, Jones was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

After a strong first season in Houston, Jones was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006. Jones was a member of the Eagles’ Super Bowl championship squad in 2008, and also played in the 2009 and 2010 playoffs. 

Jones was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, and helped the team to a playoff berth.

Jones holds the NFL record for longest punt, an 80-yarder. Jones has been a model citizen off the field, and has been involved in various charitable events. In his 11 years in the NFL, Jones has not missed a single game due to an injury. 

Donnie Jones is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, and he is widely considered to be one of the best punters in NFL history.

45. Les Richter

Les Richter Career

  • High school: Fresno (CA)
  • College: California
  • NFL Draft: 1952 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
  • Los Angeles Rams (1954–1962)
  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1955–1958), 3× Second-team All-Pro (1959, 1960), 8× Pro Bowl (1954–1961), St. Louis Football Ring of Fame, 2× Consensus All-American (1950, 1951), 2× First-team All-Pacific Coast (1950, 1951)
  • Fumble recoveries: 12, Interceptions: 16, Points: 193
  • Fumble recoveries: 12
  • Interceptions: 16
  • Points: 193
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Les Richter played linebacker, guard, and kicker for the Los Angeles Rams from 1954 to 1962. Richter was a two-time All-Pro and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Richter died in 2010 at the age of 79. Les Richter was one of the most successful defensive backs in NFL history. Richter was a two-time first-team All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Richter played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Colts.

46. Mike Jones

Career

  • High school: Kansas City (MO) Southwest
  • College: Missouri
  • Undrafted: 1991
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV), St. Louis Rams 10th Anniversary Team, World Bowl II champion
  • Total tackles: 637, Sacks: 9.0, Forced fumbles: 6, Fumble recoveries: 5, Interceptions: 8, Defensive touchdowns: 4
  • Total tackles: 637
  • Sacks: 9.0
  • Forced fumbles: 6
  • Fumble recoveries: 5
  • Interceptions: 8
  • Defensive touchdowns: 4

After playing for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders and the Sacramento Surge, Jones was hired as a wide receivers coach by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001.

He stayed with the team for two seasons before joining the Oakland Raiders in 2002. Jones was a part of the team that made it to the Super Bowl in 2002, but they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jones left the Oakland Raiders in 2004 and spent a year with the St. Louis Rams before returning to the Oakland Raiders in 2005. In 2007, he was named the wide receivers coach for the Birmingham Stallions.

Jones has been with the Stallions since and has led them to a number of playoff appearances. Jones is currently the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions. Mike Jones was a linebacker for the St. Louis Rams from 2009-2012.

Jones was a part of the Rams team that made it to the Super Bowl in 2010, but they were unsuccessful. In 2012, Jones was signed by the Seattle Seahawks and played with them for one season. Jones then returned to the Rams and played for them until 2016.

Jones then became the head coach for the Lincoln HS Knights in 2017. In 2019, Jones was hired as the head coach for the Birmingham Stallions. Jones is a two-time Super Bowl champion and has played in a total of nine NFL seasons.

47. Adam Timmerman

Career

  • High school: Cherokee (IA) Washington
  • College: South Dakota State
  • NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 7 / Pick: 230
  • Green Bay Packers (1995–1998), St. Louis Rams (1999–2006)
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXI, XXXIV), Second-team All-Pro (2001), Pro Bowl (2001), St. Louis Rams 10th Anniversary Team
  • Games played: 187, Games started: 172, Fumble recoveries: 5
  • Games played: 187
  • Games started: 172
  • Fumble recoveries: 5

Adam Timmerman was selected in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played for the Packers from 1995 to 1998. Timmerman then signed with the St.

Louis Rams and played for them from 1999 to 2006. He was a part of two Super Bowl championship teams with the Rams, in 2001 and 2003. Timmerman was a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro during his NFL career.

He currently works as a football analyst for ESPN. Adam Timmerman is a former professional football player who played for the St. Louis Rams and was a two-time Super Bowl champion. 

Timmerman had a successful career with the Rams, and was a part of their 10th anniversary team.

He also won Second-team All-Pro honors in 2001. In 2001, Timmerman was named to the Pro Bowl and also recovered five fumbles on the field. Timmerman retired in 2007 after a successful 18-year NFL career.

48. Jerry Gray

Jerry Gray Career

  • High school: Lubbock (TX) Estacado
  • NFL Draft: 1985 / Round
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (1986, 1989), 4× Pro Bowl (1986–1989)
  • Interceptions: 28, Interception yards
  • Interceptions: 28
  • Interception yards: 374
  • Touchdowns: 3
  • Coaching stats at PFR
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Jerry Gray is a longtime assistant coach with the Atlanta Falcons, most recently serving as the team's defensive coordinator. 

Gray has a wealth of experience as a player and coach, having played in the NFL for the Rams, Oilers, and Buccaneers, and coaching at SMU and Atlanta.

Gray is known for his expertise in defense, which has helped the Falcons rank among the league's best in that area for several years. 

Gray is expected to remain with the Falcons as assistant head coach/defense in the coming years. Gray has been the defensive backs coach for the last decade with the Atlanta Falcons.

He has a wealth of experience coaching in the NFL, having worked as a defensive quality control coach with the Titans and a defensive coordinator with the Redskins. 

Gray is known for his coaching expertise in the defensive backfield, which has helped the Falcons' defensive unit rank in the top 10 in the league for multiple seasons.

Gray is a demanding coach who expects his players to be accountable both on and off the field. He is considered a top-tier recruiter, which is why the Falcons have been able to consistently build a strong defense. 

Gray is a highly respected member of the coaching community, and he is often consulted by other teams on how to improve their defenses.

Gray is set to continue his tenure as the defensive backs coach with the Falcons through the 2020 season.

Also Played For: texas longhorns football

49. Flipper Anderson

Career

  • High school: Paulsboro (Paulsboro, New Jersey)
  • College: UCLA
  • NFL Draft: 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46
  • Los Angeles Rams (1988–1994), Indianapolis Colts (1995), Washington Redskins (1996), Denver Broncos (1997)
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXII), NFL record, Most yards receiving in a game (336)
  • Receptions: 267, Receiving yards: 5,357, Receiving touchdowns: 28
  • Receptions: 267
  • Receiving yards: 5,357
  • Receiving touchdowns: 28

Flipper Anderson was a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. He was drafted by the Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft and played for them from 1988 to 1994.

Anderson was a very versatile receiver and was able to play both on the outside and in the slot. He had a very strong career with the Rams, earning three Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro selections.

Anderson was traded to the Colts in 1995 and had a very successful career with them. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and was named an All-Pro twice. He retired from the NFL after the 1996 season. After retiring from the NFL, Anderson went on to have a successful career in coaching.

He was the wide receivers coach for the Redskins from 1997 to 2003 and the Raiders from 2004 to 2006. He has also been the wide receivers coach for the UCLA Bruins since 2007. Anderson is currently the wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

Final Words

The St. Louis Rams were a professional American football team that made their home in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams were one of the most successful teams in the NFL, winning Super Bowl XXXIV and making it to the playoffs eleven times.

Some of the best players to ever play for the Rams include Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Orlando Pace, Isaac Bruce, and Kimo von Oelhoffen.

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I am a professional rugby player in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. I have been playing rugby for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to play in many different countries. I am also a coach for both youth and adult rugby teams. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. I am currently working on my MPA from American University and plan to pursue this career path after graduating next year. LinkedIn

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