25 best college football players not in the College Football Hall of Fame (yet)

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Carson Palmer of the University of Southern California speaks with the press after winning the 68th annual Heisman Trophy Award at The Yale Club December 14, 2002 in New York City. The USC quarterback became the first west coast player win the trophy since 1981. Palmer received 242 first-place votes winning by 233 over second place Iowa quarterback Brad Banks. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) /

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Champ Bailey – Georgia Bulldogs (Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet /Allsport) /

7. Champ Bailey, CB, WR, returner

Speaking on a player who could do everything on the football field, Champ Bailey played over 1,000 snaps for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1998 alone. He dominated at cornerback, was an explosive wide receiver, and he could bring one back on kick returns. Not only was he really good at all three aspects of the game, but he was also dominant on the defensive side. He won the Bronko Nagurski Award in 1998 and was also an All-American at cornerback.

Bailey was untouchable during his time at Georgia. He averaged 16.6 yards per reception over his two years at wide receiver.

Like with many dominant cornerbacks, opposing quarterbacks avoided him at all costs. He only had eight interceptions over his college career, but the stats actually do lie in this situation. Teams were afraid to even target Bailey because he would stop catches at the route.

Look at Bailey’s 1998 season and compare it to Charles Woodson’s 1997 season. They compare very favorably as triple threats. Bailey probably should have had more consideration for the Heisman Trophy in his final year. He ended up leaving college early, but no one can deny just how good he was during his three years at Georgia. He’s a Hall of Famer without a doubt.

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