Tom Brady — Michigan (Big Ten) (1995-1999)
For many years, we have witnessed the Michigan Wolverines play great football and all-time great players like Dan Dierdorf, Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson come from the program, but who can top the legacy of Tom Brady? At Michigan, Brady started at quarterback for only two years but he still vaulted its record books up, putting together an overall record of 20-5 in spite of never being an All-American. After being infamously picked by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL Draft in 2000, Brady started a pro career which continues to amaze everyone today. So far, he has won more games than all the quarterbacks in the history of the sport, including six Super Bowls, four of which he was named MVP. He was also named NFL MVP three times, a Pro Bowler 14 times and an All-Pro five times, but his achievements do not end there since he holds NFL records that are too many to list here.
Tom Brady — Michigan (Big Ten)
Herb Adderley — Michigan State (Big Ten) (1958-1960)
Hall-of-Fame cornerback Herb Adderley was a star for the Green Bay Packers in the ‘60s and the Dallas Cowboys in the ‘70s, and he was the only player who played four times in the first six Super Bowls. At Michigan State, he played as an offensive back and led the team in catches and rushing yards at various times. In the NFL, he was used as a defensive back and he started to really shine, winning three Super Bowls. He was named to five Pro Bowls and seven All-Pro teams. Other outstanding Spartan football stars include Bubba Smith, Joe DeLamielleure and Morten Andersen.
Herb Adderley — Michigan State (Big Ten) (1958-1960)
