PRO BLITZ HALL OF FAME

Running back Marshall Faulk was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2011 after a storied career with the Houston Oilers, Indianapolis Colts, and St. Louis Rams. After being drafted to the Oilers as the second overall pick in 1994, when he was named Rookie of the Year, he continued to break records and lead the league in scoring and touchdowns for two consecutive seasons. In addition to being a member of the St. Louis Rams Super Bowl XXXIV Championship team, his career highlights include seven Pro Bowls, three All-Pro honors, and a three-time consecutive winner of the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award.

After entering the NFL in 1997 as a first overall draft pick from The Ohio State University, era-defining left tackle Orlando Pace played for 12 seasons for the St. Louis Rams and for 1 season with the Chicago Bears, during which he earned a Super Bowl title, played in seven Pro Bowls, was named an All-Pro player five times, and was a leading member of the Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf” offense. In addition to his many career achievements, Pace was honored with the Ed Block Courage Award in 2008, which is bestowed on players who exhibit exceptional sportsmanship, leadership, and courage.

Denver Broncos drafted safety Steve Atwater in 1989, where he played for 10 seasons, followed by 1 season with the New York Jets. His time in the NFL is marked by excellence, including eight Pro Bowls in 11 seasons, two Super Bowl wins, and two All-Pro honors. He still holds league titles in interceptions, tackles, and return yardage.

Offensive lineman Jimbo Covert played eight seasons and 111 games over his impressive career with the Chicago Bears. After being drafted by the team in 1983, he won All-Rookie Honors his first year by leading the entire league in rushing and went on to serve as the team captain. A member of the Super Bowl XX Championship team, he also played in two Pro Bowls and was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 1985. He was also named an All-National Football Conference (NFC) selection four times.

Safety and defensive back LeRoy Butler started his 12-season career with the Green Bay Packers in 1990 and immediately became a key member of the team’s reinvigorated defensive line, leading the team in interceptions for five seasons. He helped lead the Packers to three consecutive NFC Championship games and two Super Bowls, including a win in Super Bowl XXXI. In addition to his Super Bowl title, he was named All-Pro four times and played in four Pro Bowls.

After winning the Heisman Trophy with Notre Dame in 1987, Tim Brown joined the Los Angeles (later Oakland) Raiders in 1988. His career with the team is storied, including nine consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and 10 straight seasons with 75 or more catches. In his prolific career as a wide receiver and punt returner, he was named All-Pro twice, played in nine Pro Bowls and one Super Bowl, and was named All-American Football Conference six times.

With a staggering 15 seasons in the NFL, defensive end Richard Dent was an invaluable member of the Chicago Bears defensive line, leading the league in sacks multiple times and being named the MVP of Super Bowl XX. Over the course of his career, which also included time with the San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles, he was named All-Pro twice and All-NFC five times, played in four Pro Bowls, and won two Super Bowl titles. He still holds records for the most career, season, and game sacks for the Chicago Bears.

Wide receiver James Lofton was not just a talented football player—he came to the 1978 NFL draft as an Academic All-American choice from Stanford University, where he was a multi-sport athlete. His historic 16-season career saw him play for the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played in eight Pro Bowls and three Super Bowls, was named All-Pro three times and All-NFC three times, and still holds the NFL record for most receiving yards gained in a career.