Willis McGahee was born on October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida. He is one of the top running backs in the NFL, and has been showing off his skills on the football field for many years. At an early age it was evident that McGahee was going to be a force to be reckoned with thanks to both his physical talent and smarts for the game.
Troy Polamalu : 2003 Draft Day Picks
Troy Polamalu was born on April 19, 1981 in Garden Grove, California. Polamalu is of Samoan descent, and is well known across the football world for his hard hits and endless energy on the field, as well as his soft spoken attitude off of it. Polamalu is definitely one of the best players and nicest guys in the NFL. This is a rare combination that is not matched by many.
Tony Romo : 2001 Draft Day Picks
Tony Romo was born on April 21, 1980 in San Diego, California. Although it has taken a while for Romo to emerge to the top of the game of football, he has done just that as of late. It is safe to say that he does not get as much attention as the other quarterbacks in the league, but this does not mean that he is not making his mark. In fact, Romo is one of the best young quarterbacks in the entire league, and he is poised to show this over the next few seasons.
Troy Aikman: 1989 Draft Day Picks
Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California. From early on in Aikmans life it was obvious that he was going to be a great athlete. He showed this time and time again on the football field, and eventually he turned into one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Aikman had everything he needed to be a top notch football player. In addition to plenty of size and strength, Aikman also had one of the best minds that the game of football has ever seen….
Shawne Merriman : 2005 Draft Day Picks
Shawne Merriman was born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on May 25, 1984. Many people also know Merriman by his nickname lights out. He has everything that a good defensive player needs to succeed in the NFL. To go along with a high level of athletic ability, he also plays smart, hits hard, and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Merriman has been playing like this for many reasons, and this is why he has become one of the best players in the entire league.
Rex Grossman : 2003 Draft Day Picks
Rex Grossman was born on August 23, 1980 in Bloomington, Indiana. At an early age it was evident that Grossman was going to be a great quarterback. Not only did he have the skills to excel at this position, but he also had the mental capacity as well. Grossman has not disappointed by being a success at the high school, college, and professional levels of football.
Philip Rivers : 2004 Draft Day Picks
Philip Rivers was born on December 8, 1981 in Decatur, Alabama. Rivers is one of the best young quarterbacks in the world, and he has proven this time and time again on the field. Not only does he have all of the physical tools needed by a good quarterback, but he is also one of the smarter players in the game as well. When you combine these two things it is easy to see why he will be a great player in the NFL for many years to come.
Larry Johnson : 2003 Draft Day Picks
Larry Johnson was born on November 19, 1979 in La Plata, Maryland. Over the years Johnson has proven that he is one of the best running backs in the entire world. In fact, many believe that he is one of the best players in the world regardless of position. Although he has not received as many accolades as some of his counterparts, Johnson is definitely one player who is sure to put up solid numbers year in and year out.
Michael Bush : 2007 Draft Day Picks
Michael Bush was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 16, 1984. Bush is a powerful running back who weighs in at more than 250 pounds, and stands at 6 foot 3 inches tall. He has a rare combination of speed, size, and strength that has made him a force on the football field since his early years.
Jay Cutler : 2006 Draft Day Picks
Jay Cutler was born on April 29, 1983 in the small town of Santa Claus, Indiana. At 6 foot 3 inches and 230 pounds, Cutler is the perfect size for an NFL quarterback. When you combine this with his mobility and ability to throw the long ball, it is easy to see why he is one of the best up and coming players in the league.
Jeremy Shockey : 2002 Draft Day Picks
Jeremy Shockey was born on August 18, 1980 in Ada, Oklahoma. At 6 foot 5 inches and 250 pounds Shockey is the perfect size for a top notch tight end. When combined with his high level of athleticism and mental skills it is easy to see why Shockey has become one of the best at his position. And not only is he a great player in the NFL, but he has been turning heads since his high school days.
Eli Manning : 2004 Draft Day Picks
Eli Manning was born on January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the brother of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and the son of former NFL player Archie Manning. With bloodlines like this it is no wonder that Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in the game today. Since an early age he has been around the game of football, and this is evident by the way that he plays the game on the field.