Lynn Swann
Career Stats: 116 games played (96 starts), 336 receptions, 5,462 yards, 51 TD
Lynn Swann attended the University of Southern California where she was an All-American and one of the greatest Trojans in school history. Swann’s success in the NFL was expected given that he was the 1972 National Champion. Swann’s statistics do him no justice. Swann managed to score 11 touchdowns twice while playing at a time when keeping the ball on the ground was typical and was very important to his team. Swann could catch anything nearby and carry it to the house thanks to his exceptional body control and track speed. A clutch performer, the Hall of Famer finished his career with nine postseason touchdowns, including seven during Pittsburgh’s four Super Bowl-winning seasons in the 1970s.
Lynn Swann
Sterling Sharpe
Career Stats: 112 games played (112 starts), 595 receptions, 8,134 yards, 65 TD
Sharpe made a significant contribution right away after going seventh overall in the 1988 NFL Draft. Sharpe had a prominent role on a young Packers team early in his career. In his rookie season, Sharpe finished second among receivers in receptions with 90, receiving yards with 1,423, and touchdowns with 12. He was excellent at eluding press coverage and virtually unstoppable once in the open field. Sharpe and the team were able to reclaim importance after two seasons in which the Packers struggled to win thanks to the signing of quarterback Brett Favre. With 108 grabs for 1,461 yards and 13 touchdowns in their first season together, Sharpe had his finest season of his career. After posting a 94/1,119/18 season, Sharpe’s career was ended two years later due to a neck condition. After three All-Pro choices and five Pro Bowl berths in seven seasons, Sharpe’s playing days were over at the age of 29.
Sterling Sharpe
