Lynn Swann
Career Stats: 116 games played (96 starts), 336 receptions, 5,462 yards, 51 TD
In college, Lynn Swann became an All-American at the University of Southern California and left as one of the Trojans’ all-time greats. Unsurprisingly, Swann’s production and winning ways — 1972 National Champion — followed him to the NFL. Swann’s numbers do not do him justice. Playing in an era where keeping the ball on the ground was the norm, Swann still managed to score 11 touchdowns on two occasions and played a huge role on his team. With track speed and incredible control of his body, Swann could catch anything in his vicinity and take it to the house. The Hall of Famer was also a clutch player, finishing his career with nine postseason touchdowns — including seven during Pittsburgh’s four Super Bowl-winning seasons in the 70s.
Lynn Swann
Sterling Sharpe
Career Stats: 112 games played (112 starts), 595 receptions, 8,134 yards, 65 TD
Sharpe had an immediate impact after being taken seventh overall in the 1988 NFL Draft. Sharpe was highly featured on an upstart Packers squad from the start of his career. Sharpe led all receivers in receptions (90) and was second in receiving yards (1,423) and touchdowns in his first season (12) He excelled at avoiding press coverage and was practically unstoppable once in the open field. After a pair of dismal seasons in which the Packers struggled to win, the acquisition quarterback Brett Favre helped Sharpe and the organization regain relevance. Sharpe had the best season of his career in their debut year together, with 108 grabs for 1,461 yards and 13 touchdowns. Sharpe’s career was cut short two years later after posting a 94/1,119/18 season due to a neck ailment. Sharpe’s playing days were finished at 29 after three All-Pro selections and five Pro Bowl berths in seven seasons.
Sterling Sharpe
