27. Billy Sims
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The NFL career of Billy Sims was only five seasons, but he was hands down one of the most explosive Running Backs of the early ’80s and a bonafide fan favorite, and not just amongst the Detroit faithful.
Sims was the Offensive Rookie of the Year following a Heisman Trophy two years prior. He rushed for over 1,000 Yards in three of his five seasons and was a Pro Bowler for three of those three campaigns. In his five seasons of service in the National Football League, Billy Sims had over 7,000 Yards From Scrimmage and had an Approximate Value of 63 in only 60 Games.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Running Back
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 3rd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/23/89.
- Departed: Retired after the 1984 Season
- Games Played: 60
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Notable Statistics: 58 Games Started
1,131 Rushing Attempts
5,106 Rushing Yards
42 Rushing Touchdowns
186 Receptions
2,072 Receiving Yards
5 Receiving Touchdowns
63 Approximate Value
2 Playoff Games
28 Rushing Attempts
133 Rushing Yards
2 Rushing Touchdowns
10 Receptions
94 Receiving Yards -
Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-Pro (1980 & 1981)
Pro Bowl (1980, 1981 & 1982)
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (1980)
UPI Rookie of the Year (1980)
PFWA Rookie of the Year (1980)
The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1980)
All-Rookie (1980)
Most Rushing Touchdowns (1980)
Most Touchdowns (1980)
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