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209. Steven Jackson

Steven Jackson is the all-time leading rusher for the Rams, passing no less than Eric Dickerson to do it.  A model of consistency, Jackson recorded eight consecutive seasons in which he rushed for over 1,000 Yards, four of which saw him finish in the top ten overall, including a second-place finish in 2009.

2006 was actually a more productive season where the Running Back would finish with 1,528 Rushing Yards and another 806 in the air to give him 2,334 Yards from Scrimmage, the most in the National Football League that season.  

With just over 15,000 Yards from Scrimmage over his career, Jackson might be worth a look as a preliminary nominee, but to make the Hall would be difficult despite how many Yards he accumulated.

Shaun Phillips

From Purdue, Shaun Phillips spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers.  Phillips would secure two ten Quarterback Sack seasons with San Diego, one of which was worthy enough to earn him a trip to the Pro Bowl (2010).  The Linebacker would also have another ten Sack season with the Denver Broncos.

319. Roddy White

A first-round pick out of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Roddy White lived up to expectations in a career that was spent only with the Atlanta Falcons.  The go-to option for Atlanta for years, White had a six-year run (2007-12) where he never fell below 1,100 Receiving Yards per season and had a pair of 1,300-yard seasons, peaking at 1,389, enough for second place overall in the NFL that season (2010).  He would also finish atop the leaderboard in Receptions and be named a First Team All-Pro.

With four Pro Bowls and membership in the 10,000 Yards Receiving club, White could pose an outside look for serious consideration.

Owen Daniels

From the University of Wisconsin, Owen Daniels would prove to be a nice receiving Tight End in the National Football League, most notably playing for wherever Gary Kubiak was coaching.