Who had the best College and Pro career combined?

[Dees Brown]

NM

 

[rustywalkedaway]

I'd completely forgotten about Martland.

 

[Cryptical Envelopment]

I'd completely forgotten about Martland.

OP made a mistake. Martland was on the UM chess team with his friend "Micheal" Irvin(g).

Answer is Ed Reed, btw. Should be a landslide. Came back SR year, won ship, NFL HOF. GOAT 2x.

 

[brock]

Ray or Ed since they are considered the best at their position ever

 

[Dees Brown]

I'd completely forgotten about Martland.

Lesson in Always proof read. Lol

 

[MasterBlaster]

Off your list Ed Reed (GOAT safety), then Lewis and Hendricks. I would have also included Andre Johnson who at one time was the best WR in the league.

 

[BJ305]

Ed Reed, but in college history probably Deion sanders.

 

[Dees Brown]

Off your list Ed Reed (GOAT safety), then Lewis and Hendricks. I would have also included Andre Johnson who at one time was the best WR in the league.

I thought about it. But the fact he didn't really post season success in NFL(I get it, not all his fault). But most on this list had some post season success in the NFL. Even Kelly going to 4 straight SB is impressive in it's on right

 

[hurricaneman]

I think it's Ed Reed and I don't think it's close. He may have the best college + pro resume out of anyone in history.

-Won championships at both levels
-Led the defense on the greatest college football team ever assembled
-Holds multiple NFL records at his position
-Is considered one of the best safeties, if not the best, in NFL history
-NFL hall of fame
-Could keep going on...

I don't know how you accomplish more than that.

 

[Cryptical Envelopment]

Lesson in Always proof read. Lol

Lesson not learned.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I thought about it. But the fact he didn't really post season success in NFL(I get it, not all his fault). But most on this list had some post season success in the NFL. Even Kelly going to 4 straight SB is impressive in it's on right

AJ was a beast.

 

[Dees Brown]

Lesson not learned.

I was referring to myself.

 

[Cryptical Envelopment]

I was referring to myself.

I know. I was referring to you too!

 

[Dees Brown]

AJ was a beast.

Oh you are preaching to the choir. Andre was one of my favorites, quiet assassin. One of my favorite moments from him was when he mollywopped courtland Finnegan. Finnegan ***** around and found out.

 

[TemplarCane]

Hendricks. 3x AA (?), has 4 SB rings, NFL HOF

 

[caneULM]

Hendricks. 3x AA (?), has 4 SB rings, NFL HOF

I would have to agree.

On a side note, we always talk about the legedary Sean Taylor vs FSU in the rain and rightfully so, but I will never forget Russell Maryland's complete demoliton of the Texas OL in the 91 Cotton Bowl. Unblockable.

 

[Dees Brown]

I would have to agree.

On a side note, we always talk about the legedary Sean Taylor vs FSU in the rain and rightfully so, but I will never forget Russell Maryland's complete demoliton of the Texas OL in the 91 Cotton Bowl. Unblockable.

Makes me sad thinking about what Sean career could have been. Of course, there are more accomplished players, Sean Taylor was my favorite. Met him in South Beach once, he was so laid back.

 

[SWFLHurricane]

Hendricks was UMs only 3 time AA....would have been 4...but frosh weren't allowed to play in the 60s....Completely unstoppable....
He is WITHOUT question, on UMs Mt Rushmore regardless of what anyone says.

 

[arizonacane]

Hendricks. 3x AA (?), has 4 SB rings, NFL HOF

Winner!

 

[DTP]

It’s hard to make any kind of argument against Reed. He’s won championships at both levels and is in the conversation for greatest ever at both levels. I’d say Ed Reed is one of the All time greatest football players, regardless of position, ever.