10 Heisman winners with best NFL careers

7. Roger Staubach

Back when the United States Naval Academy was a football powerhouse, Roger Staubach was their quarterback. He won the 1963 Heisman Trophy with 1,474 passing yards and seven touchdowns. From 1964 to 2007, he held the distinction of being the last Navy quarterback to beat Notre Dame. His number 12 is retired by the Midshipmen.

As impressive as Staubach’s college career was, his NFL career was even more outstanding. Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, he helped them become America’s Team. With an All-American like Staubach at quarterback, Dallas quickly became the most popular team in the NFL. Over his career, he threw for 22,700 passing yards, 153 touchdowns and 109 interceptions. Staubach was one of the NFL’s first true stars at quarterback.

He led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles. Until Troy Aikman came along, Staubach held the distinction of being the best Dallas quarterback in franchise history. He made it to six Pro Bowls and was named to the 1970s All-Decade Team. Not only that, Staubach paved the way for the dual-threat quarterback. He was ahead of his time, evading pressure and defenders effortlessly. Staubach scrambled a lot in the backfield, making him one of the most exciting players of the 1970s. He would have been even more popular had he played in today’s game which highlights athletic quarterbacks.