Terry Kinard — Clemson (ACC) (1978-1982)
Recently, the football program of Clemson has been a juggernaut, giving us players who are out to prove themselves like Deshaun Watson and C.J. Spiller, but safety Terry Kinard is so far the program’s best star. While with the Tigers, Kinard was brilliant, was named a consensus All-American twice, and still holds multiple records at the school for defensive play. When Kinard played in the NFL, he was a Pro Bowler and a part of the fierce defense of the New York Giants in the 1980s, winning a Super Bowl with the team in 1987.
Terry Kinard — Clemson (ACC) (1978-1982)
Nate Solder — Colorado (Pac-12) (2006-2010)
Offensive linemen do not get much of it but they deserve some love, too. Despite producing standouts like Kordell Stewart and Mason Crosby, Colorado’s best has to be Nate Solder. With the Buffaloes, he was a unanimous All-American offensive tackle in 2010 although he started out as a tight end there. He played for the New England Patriots, helping them win two Super Bowls within three seasons. In his eight seasons in the NFL, he has missed only 13 games.
Nate Solder — Colorado (Pac-12) (2006-2010)
