Alabama, 8
John Hannah, OL
A member of both the NFL 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams, as well as the 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, John Hannah played his entire 13-year career with the New England Patriots. Hannah was a 10-time All-Pro selection at guard and was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.
Don Hutson, SE
One of the early stars of the Green Bay Packers under Curly Lambeau, Don Hutson won three NFL titles, was a four-time NFL All-Star and received first team All-Pro recognition eight times in his 11-year NFL career. Hutson led the NFL in receptions eight times, receiving yardage seven times, and touchdowns on nine occasions. He even led the NFL in interceptions in 1940, then won league MVP honors in 1941 and ’42.
Joe Namath, QB
Broadway Joe was the No. 1 overall pick by the New York Jets in the 1965 AFL Draft and led the team to an upset victory in Super Bowl III with an MVP performance after famously guaranteeing victory three days before the game. Namath won AFL MVP honors in 1968 and 1969, and was a four-time AFL All-Star before earning Pro Bowl recognition in 1972. He spent the first 12 years of his pro career with the Jets, and played one season with the Los Angeles Rams.
Ozzie Newsome, TE
The current GM of the Baltimore Ravens, Ozzie Newsome was a three-time Pro Bowler and earned All-Pro recognition in 1984 as a member of the Cleveland Browns. Newsome spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the Browns, and joined the organization’s front office after retiring in 1990. Under his direction, the Ravens have won two Super Bowls.
Ken Stabler, QB
Ken Stabler spent two seasons in the Continental Football League before joining the Oakland Raiders in 1970. The Snake was named NFL MVP in 1974 and guided the Raiders to a victory in Super Bowl XI in 1977. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and twice earned first-team All-Pro honors with the Raiders before moving on to short stints with the Oilers and Saints.
Bart Starr, QB
The winning quarterback and MVP in both Super Bowl I and II (giving Alabama the distinction of producing the winning QB in each of the first three World Championships), Bart Starr collected five NFL titles during a 16-year career with the Packers. A four-time Pro Bowler and the 1966 NFL MVP (when he was also named first team All-Pro), Starr has had hit No. 15 jersey retired in Green Bay.
Dwight Stephenson, OL
Dwight Stephenson helped Alabama win two national championships before an eight-year career with the Miami Dolphins. Stephenson was a five-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection with the Phins.
Derrick Thomas, LB
One of the greatest pass rushers in football history, Derrick Thomas amassed 126.5 sacks in 11 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989 until his untimely death in 2000. Thomas was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All Pro that set an NFL record for sacks in a game (7). His No. 58 jersey is retired.