UGA football: Best NFL careers by Georgia Bulldogs in Super Bowl era
3. player. 45. . . . Terrell Davis (RB)
Years at UGA: 1992-1994
Years in NFL: 1995-2001
Teams Played For: Denver Broncos
Notable Accomplishments: Two-time Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, Three-time Pro Bowl, Three-time All-Pro, NFL MVP
When you think of great NFL running backs from the 1990s, the name Terrell Davis automatically leaps to mind. Along with John Elway, he was one of the key pieces to the Broncos two Super Bowl titles during that span.
Unfortunately, his career was shortened by injury and overuse. Davis was called on to carry the ball over 1,000 times in a three-year span from 1996-1998, and that pounding took its toll on his body.
Despite a brief career, Davis still ranks among the top 60 all-time in rushing yards in NFL history, sitting at number 55 currently. The Broncos certainly got their money’s worth out of a sixth-round pick who nobody saw making a splash in the NFL.
player. 45. . . . Champ Bailey (CB). 2
Years at UGA: 1996-1998
Years in NFL: 1999-2013
Teams Played For: Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos
Notable Accomplishments: Twelve-time Pro Bowl, Seven-time All-Pro, NFL 2000s All-Decade team, Denver Broncos 50th anniversary team
Say the words “greatest shutdown corner” and it’s guaranteed the name Champ Bailey is going to be mentioned at some point. The number seven overall pick in 1999, Bailey established himself as one of the top corners in the league right away.
Some defensive backs are constantly challenged, but much like Deion Sanders, it was the gameplan of most offensive coordinators to simply stay away from Bailey’s side of the field. Despite not having the ball thrown his direction as much, Champ Bailey still came away with 52 career interceptions, ranking him 26th all-time in league history.
One of the most durable and dependable players in the league during his career, the only thing missing from Bailey’s resume is a Super Bowl ring, as he just missed those big years in Denver.