Kentucky

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This list of TV actors from Kentucky is ordered by popularity so the names at the top will be the most recognizable. A few of the celebrities from Kentucky may not have technically been born in Kentucky, but grew up in Kentucky and at one time considered it their home. The list includes Kentucky TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons (voice-over work). So, which TV actors are from Kentucky?&nbsp;Among famous actors from Kentucky, Johnny Depp was born in Owensboro, KY, but moved often as a child. George Clooney is originally from Lexington, KY. Like Depp, Clooney does double duty as one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-movie-sets/derrick-deane?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the biggest movie</a> stars from Kentucky, but many people forget they both got their start on television.&nbsp;Notable actresses from Kentucky include Jennifer Lawrence, who was born in Indian Hills, KY. Though she's also one of the biggest movie stars from Kentucky, she got her big break on the small screen in The Bill Engvall Show. Kentucy-born actress Kelly Rutherford hails from Elizabethtown, KY., and has made a career out of daytime and nighttime soap opera-style shows like Melrose Place and Gossip Girl. Veteran TV news journalist and ABC World News anchor Diane Sawyer moved to Louisville, KY as a young child, and is one of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-kentucky/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people from Kentucky</a>.&nbsp;If you grew up in Kentucky then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Kentucky. Various bits of information are available for these famous Kentucky actors as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.

TV Actors from Kentucky

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List of famous alumni from University of Alabama, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Alabama include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Alabama alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of Alabama are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from University of Alabama. This list contains notable Alabama graduates like Joe Namath, Bart Starr and other famous members of the Crimson Tide.This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Alabama?” and “Which celebrities are University of Alabama alumni?”

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List of famous people from Florence, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Florence, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Florence you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Florence, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.This list is made up of many different people, including Sandro Botticelli and Rose McGowan.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Florence?" or "Which celebrities were born in Florence?" then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From Florence

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Shaun Alexander

Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).  He played college football for the University of Alabama, and was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft.  In May 2011, he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.  Alexander set numerous NFL and Seattle Seahawks' franchise records, and was named the NFL MVP in 2005.  He was also named to the NFL's 2000 All-Decade team.



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One of the hot topics of debate not only among NFL fans but pundits as well is who is the best football player of all time. Fans will also enjoy the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-nfl-coaches-in-history">best NFL coaches of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now">best NFL quarterbacks currently in the league</a>. It&#39;s a very difficult question to answer and one that can&#39;t be answered very easily. Would&nbsp;you rank a quarterback above an offensive lineman or a defensive end versus a wide receiver?&nbsp;Many of the players on this list have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, so this is a list of the best of the best NFL players.

All time greats like Jim Brown and&nbsp;Jerry Rice and&nbsp;legends like Joe Montana and Lawrence Taylor deserve to be on this list. These players were famous stars in&nbsp;the league when they played, causing&nbsp;chaos on the field,&nbsp;terrorizing&nbsp;opponents, and breaking their fans&#39; hearts.&nbsp;Fans of American football can agree that regardless of position, the players on this list should be considered among the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-college-football-players-of-2012?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">football players</a> ever. These players&#39; stats and overall influence on the way the game was played factor into why they&#39;re considered the 100 best ever.

Vote for the football player you consider to be <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest of all time</a>. It&#39;s not an easy choice and you pretty much can&#39;t go wrong with any of these superstar NFL players. There&#39;s a reason why they&#39;re considered the best football players ever and this your chance to choose who is the best of the best.

Eric Dickerson

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People who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame include those talented and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">legendary NFL players</a>, coaches, owners and other team members who have been snubbed for induction in the hall. Be it from a competitive induction class, off-field issues or just a lack of love from the voters, these men are all deserving of that bronze statue in Canton, Ohio, but as of 2013, have yet to receive that honor.For a great many of these NFL greats, enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't happened yet, but likely will as the years pass on. Many times a legendary player, coach or owner will be nominated for induction multiple times before they are selected. Michael Strahan, Charles Haley, Jerome Bettis and Andre Reed are all players who fall into that category. They've each received nominations and were even selected as finalists but were not inducted through 2013.Other NFL players, owners and coaches never received a single nomination or were voted as a finalist several times before dropping out of contention completely. These include many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack" target="_blank">greatest football players of all time</a> such as quarterback Ken Anderson, running backs Terrell Davis, Larry Brown and Tiki Barber, and even legendary punter Ray Guy, who despite being called the greatest punter to ever play the game and earning a finalist nod seven times, has yet to be inducted.But this list is not just limited to star players who were snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There's many coaches, owners and other prominent figures deserving of enshrinement. Robert Kraft, Art Modell, Edward DeBartolo, Jr. and even Paul Tagliabue all changed the game of football in one way or another yet they've not so far seen their bust in Canton.While we can hope that many of these fine men are inducted in future classes, if history serves right, there will always be mistakes and those overlooked. On the other hand, there are also plenty of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-undeserving-members-of-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/pedro-cerrano" target="_blank">undeserving members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame</a> too to balance things out, though not for the better.

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This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-running-back/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL running backs</a> of all time is ranked by football fans worldwide. Who are the best NFL running backs of all time? The goal is to determine the greatest running backs to ever play the game.They are some of the fastest, most athletic sports stars in the game. These top athletes have been wowing fans across the country for years. Some of them currently play in the league, others are long-retired legends whose legacy will be remembered on and off the field for a long time.&nbsp; The list establishes individual rankings of specific running backs and helps answer the question, &quot;Who is the best NFL running back in the world?&quot; This list includes some legendary <a href="/list/list-of-famous-football-players/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous football players</a> with a lot of rushing yards under their belt. Anyone can vote on the top running backs in history, which means these players are truly fan favorites.

Tony Dorsett

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These lists rank the best music, sports, and culture that put sweet home Alabama on the map.

Alabama: The Heart of Dixie

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This list ranks the best Alabama Crimson Tide players of all time. Football is a way of life in Alabama. The state is home to two of the most famous schools in NCAA history: Auburn and Alabama. The latter is one of the most recognized programs in the sport and recently has dominated college football behind some of the best players in school history. The football program started in 1892 and has established itself as one of the most iconic names in sports. Alabama has won 15 national championships and those teams featured some of the best players in Crimson Tide history. Many of Alabama's greatest players went onto achieve success in the NFL, including future Pro Football Hall of Famers like John Hannah, Ozzie Newsome and Derrick Thomas. Surprisingly, with the school's rich history of having a roster full of outstanding players, curiously has only one Heisman Trophy in its cabinet. In 2009, Mark Ingram barely nudged past <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-stanford-cardinal-running-backs/ranker-college-football?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Stanford running back</a> Toby Gerhart to take the trophy back to Tuscaloosa.&nbsp;In recent years, a good number of Alabama players have gone on to play in the NFL. Under the stewardship of Nick Saban, Alabama is going through its greatest stretch since the legendary Bear Bryant was at the helm. Needless to say, you won't find too many Alabama fans who are disappointed in the school's recent past.This is the list of the best Bama Crimson Tide players of all time. If you notice someone is missing from the list, feel free to add him. Vote or rerank the list according to who you think is the greatest Alabama football player ever.

Derrick Thomas

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These are the best NFL running backs of the 2000s. Running backs are an integral piece of a football team&#39;s offense. They set the pace and take the biggest hits play after play. When talking about 2000s running backs, you&#39;re talking about some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest football players</a> to ever plays in the NFL! Take a look at this list of RBs of the 2000s and vote up your favorites! Who do you think are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best running backs</a> of the 2000s?

From Emmitt Smith to Edgerrin James, the top Running Backs of the 2000s are some of the most famous players in NFL history! LaDanian Tomlinson is another player that comes to mind Frank Gore and Tiki Barber have also earned the right to be listed amongst the best 2000s Running Backs ever!&nbsp;

So take a look at this list of the greatest RBs of the 2000s and vote up your favorites! Vote up who you think are the greatest running backs of the 2000s, then if you&#39;re a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-fantasy-football-running-backs/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best fantasy football RBs of 2019</a>.

Fred Taylor

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best running backs</a> of the 2010s. Running backs are some of the most respected players in the NFL and they've earned that respect. A good running back can make or break a team. They set the pace and take the biggest hits play after play. When talking about 2010s running backs you're talking about some the greatest players to ever play the game! Take a look at this list of RBs of the 2010s and vote up your favorites! Who do you think are the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-running-back/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NFL running backs</a> of the 2010s?From Arian Foster to Adrian Peterson, the top running backs of the 2010s are some of the strongest players on the gridiron. Players like Marshawn Lynch come to mind! Beast mode! LeSean McCoy and Doug Martin are also some of the best 2010s Running Backs.So take a look at this list of the greatest RBs of the 2010s and vote up your favorites!

LeGarrette Blount

The Best NFL Running Backs of the 2010s

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College Football Is Life

These are the best 90s college running backs according to user votes. There truly were some great college RBs in the 90s, but these are the best of the best. The top college running backs of the 1990s. Some of these guys are household names. Others saw their careers blossom in the 90s and burnout quickly... but they were great all the same. Who are the greatest college running backs of the 90s? Vote up your favorites now!From Eddie George to Ricky Williams, this list isn't wanting for talent. The 90s were a great era for the running game in college football.So, who do you think was the absolute best running back of the decade out of this list of the top 90s college RBs? Vote up your favorite now and add any that you think are missing.&nbsp;

Ricky Williams

The Best College Running Backs of the 1990s

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Curses

Even if you’re not a particularly superstitious person, there are some peculiar happenings that really can’t be denied when it comes the cover image of this particular video game franchise. The Madden Curse is the stuff of legend. The history of those who are featured on Madden covers is undeniably unsettling. Being featured on the game doesn’t gaurantee anything (except for more money), but there are certainly cases that make it seem like being the Madden cover athlete is the equivalent of making a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-to-sell-your-soul-to-the-devil/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">deal with the devil</a>. These are the worst cases of the Madden Curse.

Richard Sherman (2015)

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Each year since 1999, the Madden NFL video game has selected one notable National Football League player to grace the cover of the game. These Madden NFL cover athletes were each selected for the honor for one reason or another, such as being the best in the league at their position, winning the Super Bowl or doing something really awesome.

The popular football video game was first released in 1988 and initially featured Pro Football Hall of Fame former player turned broadcaster John Madden on the cover. In 1999, Electronic Arts started the trend of selecting one NFL player to appear on the cover, thus starting the Madden NFL cover athlete tradition. Garrison Hearst was the first to take the cover from Madden, appearing on the video game in 1999.&nbsp;

Just like NCAA Football cover athletes, the football players who have appeared on Madden NFL received a great honor that will be remembered for years to come. Vote up the best Madden NFL covers below.

Troy Polamalu

The Best Madden NFL Cover Athletes

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Seattle Seahawks

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A list of the best Seattle Seahawks of all time. Formed in 1976, the Seattle Seahawks have had a bunch of star players for the them. The team started in the AFC West before moving to the NFC in 2002. Many of the Seahawks best players were drafted and developed by the team. Players like Steve Largent, Cortez Kennedy, Walter Jones and Shaun Alexander are among the best players drafted in Seahawks history. Largent and Kennedy are Hall of Famers who spent their best years playing for Seattle and are considered two of the best players in Seahawks. Kennedy and Largent are both considered the best defensive tackles and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time">best receivers in history</a> respectively.&nbsp;

One of the best teams in Seahawks history that had the best Seahawks players was the 2005 team. Powered by the running of Alexander and the quarterbacking of Matt Hasslebeck, the team went 13-3 and had the best record in the NFC. The team had the top offensive linemen in Seahawks history. Walter Jones and Steve Hutchinson were the best linemen in the league that season and paved the way for Alexander to be the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time">best running back</a> in the NFL in 2005.&nbsp;

The Seahawks have a bright future ahead. With star players like Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch, Seattle has one of the best young cores in football.

This is the list of the best Seattle Seahawks of all time. If you see someone missing from this list, feel free to add him. Vote or rerank this list according to who you think is the greatest Seattle Seahawks player of all time, then head over and check out some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-seattle-seahawks-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best Seahawks kickers ever</a>.

Shawn Springs

The Best Seattle Seahawks of All Time

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College football fans, we&rsquo;re ranking the best Alabama Crimson Tide running backs of all time. It includes every starting running back&nbsp;throughout Alabama Crimson Tide history, including current running backs and past ones. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-alabama-crimson-tide-quarterbacks/ranker-college-football?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Alabama football roster</a> has famous All-Americans, Alabama running backs in the NFL, and Crimson Tide players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all time, the best Alabama RBs include new and old stars like&nbsp;Shaun Alexander and&nbsp;Bobby Humphrey and former Crimson Tide stars from previous years like&nbsp;Mark Ingram, Jr.&nbsp;and Derrick Henry.

Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest running backs</a>&nbsp;in Alabama Crimson Tide history? Add your favorites if they&#39;re&nbsp;not&nbsp;all on this list of University of Alabama football&nbsp;players who have played as running back. Vote below, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-alabama-crimson-tide-wide-receivers/ranker-college-football" target="_blank">best Alabama wide receivers ever</a>.

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Celebrities

How many celebrities named Sean can you think of? The famous Seans and Shawns below have many different professions, including notable actors named Sean, comedians named Sean, famous musicians named Shawn, and even athletes named Sean. Now there are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ways-to-spell-mary/famous-names?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">different ways to spell</a> Sean, so famous Shawns will also be on this list.&nbsp;

Sean Penn is certainly one of the most famous Seans on this list. One of the famous actors named Sean, he won Academy Awards for his roles in Milk and Mystic River. He also starred in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-characters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">Fast Times At Ridgemont</a><a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-characters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank"> High</a>, I Am Sam, and Dead Man Walking. Another of the famous actors named Sean is Sean Bean, of&nbsp;Game of Thrones&nbsp;and Sean Patrick Thomas of&nbsp;Save the Last Dance.

Another of the famous people with the first name Sean is Sean Combs. Whether you call him Puffy, Diddy, or Puff Daddy, Sean Combs is one of the most successful record producers in the world. Along with his own successful solo career, Combs also worked with Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., and more artists.

Did we forget one of your favorite famous people named Sean or Shawn? Just add them to the list!

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The best Alabama Crimson Tide wide receivers ever have all had a part in making Alabama one of the top-tier Division I college programs in the nation. While the early days of the&nbsp;college game were dominated by running backs, the rise of high-powered, high-scoring offenses means wide receivers have become a key piece of the college strategy.

Older players like Ozzie Newsome and David Bailey made their mark in the history of Alabama&#39;s offense with their great performances in the past, as newer players like Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley carried on that legacy with tremendous talent and skill. The Crimson Tide have had many wide receivers go on to the NFL, and some even had Hall of Fame-level careers, but it all started with their days starting for Alabama football.

So which of these players from Alabama&#39;s long history deserves to rank near the top of the list? Who are the best Crimson Tide WRs of all-time? Vote below, and if you see any players missing from the list who should be considered, feel free to add them as well.

The Best Alabama Crimson Tide Wide Receivers Of All Time

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Big fan of Seattle football? Then check out this list of Seattle Seahawks running backs with photos and seasons as starters.&nbsp;It includes every starting running back from throughout <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-seattle-seahawks-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Seattle Seahawks history</a>, including current running backs and past ones. Featuring 2018-2019 Seattle Seahawks and some of the greatest NFL&nbsp;running backs&nbsp;of all time, the best Seahawks RBs include Shaun Alexander, Marshawn Lynch, Curt Warner, and Chris Warren.

Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best running backs</a> in Seattle Seahawks history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Seattle Seahawks&nbsp;starting running back. Vote below, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-seattle-seahawks-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best Seahawks kickers ever</a>.

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Here&rsquo;s a list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL players</a> from Kentucky. Kentucky may be known for its basketball, but it has also been home to some great football players.&nbsp;The Bluegrass State has plenty of players who have collected Super Bowl rings, gold Hall of Fame jackets, and those who could be considered among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">the best players in football history</a>.

Vote for who you think are the top NFL players from Kentucky and add any of your favorites missing from the list!

The Best NFL Players From Kentucky

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The best first-round draft picks in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-seattle-seahawks-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Seattle Seahawks history</a> have left their mark on the NFL. Walter Jones, Cortez Kennedy, and Kenny Easley all made their way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">the best football players of all time</a>. Shaun Alexander was named the 2005 NFL MVP, and numberous Seahawks draft picks from the first round have made All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams.

So who has been the top first-round draft pick in Seahawks history? The stats below reflect only players&#39; time spent with the Seahawks, and that&#39;s what you should consider when voting. How much did these players help the team that drafted them?

The Best Seattle Seahawks First-Round Picks In The NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks' Best First-Round Draft Picks, Ranked By Fans

Being a fairly common name, it's no surprise there are a lot of famous people with the last name Alexander. Do you recognize all the celebrities whose last name is Alexander on this list? Although not all of these people are related, they are all famous people with Alexander as their surname. From athletes and actors to musicians and political figures, this list provides images of each famous Alexander along with information about their lives. If your surname is also Alexander, you very well could be related to some of the well-known people on this list. Examples of famous Alexanders include Jaimie Alexander, Jason Alexander, and Sasha Alexander, but there are plenty of others on this list to learn about other than just those three. If you want to know more about each celebrity Alexander, click their corresponding row and more information will appear. In some cases you can click the person's name and see what other lists of ours they are ranked on.

Famous People Whose Last Name Is Alexander

List of 50+ Famous People With the Last Name Alexander

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Similar to the honor of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/madden-nfl-cover-athletes/arthur-roderick">Madden NFL cover athlete</a> tradition, each year, one former college football player is selected to become the NCAA Football cover athlete for the popular American football <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-video-game-franchises/ranker-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game series</a>. The honor has often gone to the player who wins the Heisman Trophy earlier in the year, but has also been given to other top players from the previous season.Unlike Madden NFL, the NCAA Football video game series cannot legally use the name, image or likeness of active players under NCAA rules. Because of this restriction, generally the player, or players, on the cover of the game is a standout player who just finished their final season of college football and is heading into the National Football League. Similarly, players within the game are not named, but are build based on the characteristics of real players.Just like Madden NFL, one notable coach started the video game series and appeared on the cover for the first few years. Bill Walsh, who coached the Stanford Cardinal, gave his name to the franchise when it started in 1994 as Bill Walsh College Football. The game was named simply College Football USA for the 1996 and 1997 installments before adopting the NCAA Football title which has been used in years since. Another change came in 2009 and 2010 when different covers were issued, one for each video game platform. This small difference gave as many as five notable athletes, and even one mascot, the honor of being remembered as one of the top college football players of the year, something even a crappy professional career cannot take away.Who are the NCAA Football covers? Take a look here and see for yourself.&nbsp;

Shaun Alexander

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