Mike Singletary — Baylor (Big 12) (1977-1980)
Robert Griffin III may be the only Heisman Trophy winner who is from Baylor, but Mike Singletary still gets the nod for being the best football player to ever come from the program. When he was at Baylor, Singletary set many records and was an All-American twice. The legendary linebacker’s career in the NFL was even better. He played for the Chicago Bears his entire career, made the Pro Bowl 10 times out of the 12 seasons he played, was a nine-time All-Pro, and was an eight-time All-Pro first-team selection. He played a major role in the Bears’ defense which won the 1986 Super Bowl, making him a part of what has been called the greatest team in NFL history.
Mike Singletary — Baylor (Big 12) (1977-1980)
Matt Ryan — Boston College (ACC) (2004-2007)
While Doug Flutie makes a really strong case here, Matt Ryan has almost matched his numbers while only playing in the NFL instead of the Canadian Football League, so this gives him the nod. Ryan played a big part in the Eagles winning three bowl games and he was named ACC Player of the Year and an All-American. His career in the NFL has been outstanding and he has earned honors including NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and MVP at various times. In addition, he has made four Pro Bowls and was selected as a first-team All-Pro. He shows no signs of stopping as he plays his 13th NFL season with the Atlanta Falcons.
Matt Ryan Boston — College (ACC) (2004-2007)
