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- 1 2 3 Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro-Bowl at any time in their career.
- 1 2 Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star team at any time in their career.
- ↑ Ernie Davis, 1961 Heisman Trophy winner "Heisman Trophy". Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2008.
- ↑ Lance Alworth signed with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League
- ↑ John Hadl signed with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League
- ↑ Eddie Wilson Signed with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League
- ↑ Bob Mitinger Signed with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League
- ↑ Bill Miller Signed with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League
- ↑ Billy Neighbors Signed with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League
- ↑ Roger Kochman was a junior when drafted by the NFL in 1962. In 1963, he was drafted and signed by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League
- ↑ Dan Birdwell Signed with the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League
- ↑ Bert Coan Signed with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League
- ↑ John Havlicek was drafted by the Cleveland Browns but chose to play in the NBA with the Boston Celtics. "NBA.com: John Havlicek Bio". NBA.com . Retrieved December 2, 2008.
- ↑ George Gross Signed with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League
- ↑ Larry Onesti Signed with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League
- ↑ Ike Lassiter Signed with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League
- ↑ Tom Pennington Signed with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League
- ↑ Ray Abruzzese Signed with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League
- ↑ Tom Sestak Signed with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League
- ↑ Buck Buchanan Signed with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League
- ↑ Sonny Bishop Signed with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League
- ↑ This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant.
- ↑ List of 1970s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com "Pro Football Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. Retrieved October 7, 2008.
- ↑ List of 1980s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com "Pro Football Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. Retrieved October 7, 2008.
- ↑ Players are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.