Meaning this could be one of the most competitive countdowns of all 50 states. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. AP Photo/Brian Blanco AP Images (National Football League)1947 NFL Draft, 12th round, Los Angeles Rams -- Lavelli never played for the Rams, instead playing 11 seasons for the Cleveland Browns (1946-1956). According to In his later life, Buoniconti suffered from dementia. Chuck Burton/AP He was responsible for 82.2% of the Broncos' total points scored during his 16 years as quarterback.Moss, who was born in Rand, West Virginia, was a first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998. So who made the cut and who just missed it? Willis was a member of all four of the Browns' 1957 NFL Draft, first round, Baltimore Colts -- Parker played 11 seasons for the Colts (1957-1967), and was a member of the Baltimore's NFL championship-winning teams of 1958 and 1959. Just look at the concentration of high school and college competition for an idea.



(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)1987 NFL Supplemental Draft, fourth round, Philadelphia Eagles -- Carter played three seasons for the Eagles (1987-89), 12 years for the Minnesota Vikings (1990-2001) and one year for the Miami Dolphins (2002). Ohio is famous for producing remarkable athletes such as LeBron James, Jack Nicklaus, and Cy Young as well. Scott Cunningham/Getty Now an analyst, he was selected to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.John Matuszak played as a defensive lineman for the Houston Oilers (1973), Houston Texans (1974), Kansas City Chiefs (1974-1975), Washington Redskins (1976), and the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1976-1982). Focus on Sport/Getty Images

As a former running back, Woodhead played for the New York Jets, the New England Patriots, the San Diego Chargers, and the Baltimore Ravens. Ohio State football is one of the most historically successful programs in college sports. When he retired in 1973, his fierce reputation helped land him TV and movie roles.The defensive back played 17 seasons, including 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, before "I think it kept me rooted in reality, honestly," he said.



"Rob will leave an indelible mark on the Patriots organization and the game as among the best, most complete players at his position to ever play," Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Bruce Matthews of Raleigh, North Carolina, played for the Houston Oilers franchise for a whopping nineteen seasons in the years 1983 to 2001.

Woodhead made a catch in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVI to score the first touchdown in the game for the Patriots but didn't end up going home with a ring.