Bronko Nagurski — Minnesota (Big Ten) (1927-1929)
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Bronko Nagurski is among the earliest American football icons and is a charter inductee in the College Football Hall of Fame as well as the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Back in the day, it was incredibly tough for players since they wore hardly any padding, but at Minnesota, Nagurski played two ways and was a unanimous All-American at fullback back in 1929. He spent his entire NFL career with the Chicago Bears, winning three NFL championships and was named to seven All-Pro teams. There are other great Golden Gophers like Charlie Sanders and Bobby Bell.
Bronko Nagurski — Minnesota (Big Ten) (1927-1929)
Eli Manning — Mississippi (SEC) (2000-2003)
On this list, Eli Manning is the only one who has edged out his father to become their school’s best player ever. Archie Manning had a great career — as did another Ole Miss alum Gene Hickerson — but Eli Manning’s two impressive Super Bowl wins get him the nod. In Eli Manning’s senior year at Mississippi, he became the SEC Offensive Player of the Year, and while playing for the school, he was also a recipient of the prestigious Maxwell Award. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the memorable NFL draft in 2004 and he has been New York Giant his entire career, winning those two Super Bowls and being named MVP at both games. He is also four-time Pro Bowler.
Eli Manning — Mississippi (SEC) (2000-2003)
