10 Heisman Trophy winners with best NFL careers

10 Heisman winners with best NFL careers

PONTIAC, : Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (2ndL) tries to outrun Minnesota Vikings defenders Corey Fuller (L), Ed McDaniel (2ndR) and Dixon Edwards (R) during the fourth quarter of their 25 October game at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Vikings beat the Lions 34-13. AFP Photo/Jeff KOWALSKY (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images) /

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6. Tony Dorsett

Tony Dorsett is a legend in the city of Pittsburgh. Not only did he go to the University of Pittsburgh, the Rochester, Pennsylvania native won the Heisman Trophy in 1976 while helping the Panthers win the national title. Dorsett also starred for the Dallas Cowboys, leading them to a title in Super Bowl XII.

Many thought he was too small to have success in the NFL. However, the Cowboys loved him, so they traded up to pick him with the second overall pick. That’s a decision that paid dividends for Dallas, as they got a featured running back for the next decade.

With the Cowboys, Dorsett ran for 12,036 rushing yards and 77 touchdowns. He was also a receiving threat out of the backfield, amassing 3,554 receiving yards over his career with 13 touchdowns. Dorsett also threw for a touchdown and returned a fumble for a touchdown as well for a total of 92 touchdowns.

He spent one season with the Denver Broncos. Serving mostly as a backup, he still put up some fairly impressive numbers. Injuries caused him to retire a bit earlier than expected. However, for a decade, perhaps no running back was better than Dorsett. He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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