Unveiled: The Surprising FCS Standouts Who Shocked the NFL Draft with First-Round Picks

Unveiled: The Surprising FCS Standouts Who Shocked the NFL Draft with First-Round Picks
That the New York Giants drafted Morehead State quarterback Phil Simms with the seventh overall pick in 1979 was considered surprising at the time, but he rewarded them with a 15-year career from 1979-93. (MSU Athletics)

1980 – Roynell Young, CB, Alcorn State: Philadelphia Eagles, 23

1983 – Leonard Smith, CB, McNeese State: St. Louis Cardinals, 17

Smith was part of the 2014 College Football Hall of Fame class and had an All-Pro season with the Cardinals in 1986.

1984 – Terry Taylor, CB, Southern Illinois: Seattle Seahawks, 22

1985 – Jerry Rice, WR, Mississippi Valley State: San Francisco 49ers, 16

The greatest wide receiver in football history holds all-time NFL records for receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895), receiving touchdowns (197), total touchdowns (208) and all-purpose yards (23,546).

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