266. Kyle Rote

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Out of SMU, Kyle Rote was the first overall Draft Pick in 1951, and the New York Giants had high hopes for their new Back.  Rote got off to a good start, but knee issues forced him to switch to End, where he became the Giants' top receiver in the 1950s.  This is a statement that means a lot, as in the last half of the decade, New York was a perennial contender for the NFL Championship, winning it all in 1956.  Rote became a four-time Pro Bowler and would catch 300 passes for 4,797 Yards and 48 Touchdowns and added another 871 Yards on the ground.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Bellevue, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1967
  • Position: End, Half Back
  • Games Played: 121
  • Notable Statistics: 93 Games Started
    300 Receptions
    4,797 Receiving Yards
    48 Receiving Touchdowns
    231 Rushing Attempts
    874 Rushing Yards
    4 Rushing Touchdowns
    6 Pass Completions
    20 Pass Attempts
    30.0 Pass Completion Percentage
    194 Passing Yards
    2 Touchdown Passes
    2 Interceptions
    61.2 Passer Rating
    12 Kick Returns
    295 Kick Return Yards
    18 Approximate Value*

    5 Playoff Games
    5 Playoff Games Started
    9 Receptions
    191 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown

    *Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Played For: New York Giants
  • College: SMU
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 1st Overall in 1951
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1) (New York Giants, 1956)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1956)
    Pro Bowl Selection (4) (1953, 1954, 1955 & 1956)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (1) (1952)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (1) (1952)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (1) (1952)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (1) (1952)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (2) (1960 & 1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (2) (1955 & 1960)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (4) (1953, 1955, 1960 & 1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (1) (1953, 1954 & 1955)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (1) (1960)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1955 & 1960)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touches (1) (1952)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Touch (1) (1953)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Kyle Rote be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 60%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 40%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
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No way! - 0%
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