Undrafted out of Southern in 1966, Rich Jackson was given a chance by the Oakland Raiders, where he played only five games.  Al Davis traded Jackson to the Denver Broncos, but the Raiders owner would soon regret it.

Jackson would become the best Defensive End in the American Football League, where, from 1968 to 1970, the man nicknamed “Tombstone” would go on a three-year streak of First Team All-Pros and Pro Bowls and would be known forever for his “head slap” and “halo spinner", two moves that would become staples of those looking to emulate Jackson.  It is arguable for us to say that during those three seasons, no other Defensive End could touch him, but that was over almost as quickly as it began.  He suffered a massive injury to his knee in 1971, and he was out of the game a year later, but his impact on the game, whether people are aware, is substantial.

Isiah Robertson was the 10^th overall pick from Southern University in 1971, and it didn't take long for him to prove to the Los Angeles Rams that he was the right choice, as he would go on to win the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.  The Linebacker would go on to be one of the best defensive players the Rams ever had, as he was chosen for six Pro Bowls and two First Team All-Pros as a Ram, and he was an integral part of L.A.'s multiple playoff appearances in the 70s.

Robertson later provided leadership for the Buffalo Bills and retired with 25 Interceptions, a very high number for a Linebacker.

“Butterbean” Bob Love has one of the coolest names ever and for sure one of the coolest nicknames.  Oh and did we mention that he was a pretty good forward too?  Teaming with Chet Walker for the Bulls in the 70s, this forward combo may have been one of the best ever.  Love was a great scorer who could really get to the hoop; and if you played under Dick Motta as he did, then of course you played defense.  Love’s career is a story of perseverance.  Coming from tiny Southern University he was cut from the NBA on his first try and went down to the Eastern League to gain experience.  It took being drafted in an expansion draft by the Bulls and Motta’s confidence in him before he would become a star.  He averaged 17.6 points a game in his career and was a three time All-Star and twice made all league second team.  His chances of getting in rely on Walker and the rest of his Bulls teammates getting recognition.  If Chet Walker gets in, it might open the door to this superb forward getting some attention.