Eddie Lacy won three National Championships when he was at the University of Alabama, so he certainly came into the National Football League with s winning pedigree.

C.J. Spiller was named the ACC Player of the Year in 2009, and the Running Back was the Ninth Overall Pick the following year, chosen by the Buffalo Bills.

Undrafted in 2009, Marcel Reece was signed by the Oakland Raiders and would become a fixture on their roster the following year.  Reece went to three straight Pro Bowls (2012-14) and was a Second Team All-Pro in 2013.  He would rush for 2,088 Yards and had another 844 from the air with 15 total Touchdowns.

Donte Whitner was named to all Big-Ten Team in 2005, where he was so impressive, the Buffalo Bills used their First Round Pick (Ninth Overall) to nab the Ohio State Buckeye.