Warren Moon — Washington (Pac-12) (1975-1977)
Warren Moon was eventually inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he actually flew under the radar when he was a college athlete. He was at a junior college program for two years before getting signed by Washington, but he led the team to win a Rose Bowl in 1977. He was undrafted in the NFL, but he became one of the best quarterbacks in the history of Canadian Football League, and in 1984, he was signed by the Houston Oilers. In the NFL, he was a nine-time Pro-Bowler and was a two-time league leader in passing yards. The only Huskies player whos career can rival that of Moon’s was Hugh McElhenny, another Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Warren Moon — Washington (Pac-12) (1975-1977)
Mel Hein — Washington State (Pac-12) (1928-1930)
On this list, Mel Hein is one of the earliest players. Before becoming an NFL star in the ‘30s, he was a standout at Washington State, where he was named an All-American and played center. The team had an undefeated season in 1930 with him. Hein went on to play for the New York Giants his entire pro career, helping the team win two NFL championships. He was named NFL MVP in 1938 and was eight-time All-Pro selection. Drew Bledsoe was also great, but Hein gets the nod for the greates Wazzou player ever.
Mel Hein — Washington State (Pac-12) (1928-1930)
