The 4^th Overall Pick in 1977 from USC, Marvin Powell wasted little time affixing himself as the starting Right Tackle for the New York Jets.  In 1979, Powell would begin a five-year run as a perennial Pro Bowl Selection, and in '79, 1981 & 1982, he was a First Team All-Pro.  Without Powell's protection and presence, the offensive game would not have been as good, and he was certainly one of the most underrated players in Jets history.

Playing his entire NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, Matt Blair was one of the quickest players in football, using his speed at the Outside Linebacker position to bottle up opposing offensive stars.  Blair would have a six-year streak of Pro Bowls from 1977 to 1982, with 1980 seeing him earn a First Team All-Pro Selection.  Blair was not just a star Linebacker, but a beast on Special Teams, as he blocked 20 kicks over his career.  He is a member of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.

Ed Danowski would join the New York Giants after a successful college career at Fordham, and it was in New York where he would play his entire professional career.  Danowski was a top Back in the last half of the 1930s, and he would earn a pair of First Team All-Pro Selections in 1935 and 1938.  He was the primary Back for Danowski's NFL Championship wins in 1934 and 1938,  and he would twice lead the league in Completion Percentage (1937 & 1938). 

Bud McFadin had an excellent career in pro football, yet when it comes to discussing him for the Hall of Fame, his name never comes up.  Perhaps it should, but we get why it doesn't.