All time Aggies in the NFL

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » January 2nd, 2024, 6:55 pm

Clearly Merlin is #1 and with my limited NFL knowledge would put Bobby Wagner next followed by Rulon Jones. Donald Penn had a long and successful career. Who am I missing as Aggie NFL greats? Jim Turner? The basketball player that played for Dallas?

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Imakeitrain · Post by **Imakeitrain** » January 2nd, 2024, 7:06 pm

Obviously Jordan Love. Chris Cooley was a beast. Kevin Curtis had his time too.

I remember going down a rabbit hole about a year ago reading about a guy who overcame a ton of racial strife while here (he was black and had a white Utah wife) back in the not so good ole days- he then played for the Packers and I believe was one of their better players in SB1. He then had a bunch of mental health issues and was homeless for a time. I don’t remember his name but it was a truly fascinating read.

At the time i wanted to see who on the board knew more about this player but it touches on sensitive topics so I didn’t want to (and hope I’m not now) being insensitive.

Anyway, winning SB1 seems like solid evidence of a great nfl Aggie.

GUS · Post by **GUS** » January 2nd, 2024, 7:12 pm

I think you're talking about Lionel.

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » January 2nd, 2024, 7:13 pm

It was Jordan’s performance this year (especially 2nd half of season) that got me thinking about this. He would be in my top 5 but I know that would be disrespecting a lot of older players that I’m not as familiar with.

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CacheCow · Post by **CacheCow** » January 2nd, 2024, 7:16 pm

I’d love to see a depth chart of all the best NFL Aggies.

dyedblue · Post by **dyedblue** » January 2nd, 2024, 7:23 pm

Cornell Green, Patrick Scales, Al Smith. Phil Olsen was the #4 pick.

Hoot · Post by **Hoot** » January 2nd, 2024, 8:49 pm

Jarrett Bush made a few big plays in the packers Super Bowl win. Nevin Lawson stuck around as a starter for several years. Nick Vigil has had similar success to Lawson.

Post by **aggies22** » January 2nd, 2024, 8:52 pm

Hoot wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2024, 8:49 pm
Jarrett Bush made a few big plays in the packers Super Bowl win. Nevin Lawson stuck around as a starter for several years. Nick Vigil has had similar success to Lawson.

I think Lawson had a longer career than Vigil.

bpd · Post by **bpd** » January 2nd, 2024, 8:55 pm

Vigil is still playing for the Vikings.

Coloraggie · Post by **Coloraggie** » January 3rd, 2024, 5:26 pm

Al Smith was a great linebacker for many years for the Oilers.
Eric Hipple was a QB for the Lions for years.
Patrick Scales is still long-snapper for Bears and has been for years.

Couple that haven't been noted but as not as great of overall careers:
- Turbo won a superbowl with the Seahawks!
- Kevin Robinson played a few years with the Chiefs.
- Tyler Larsen is still with the Commanders.
- Jalen Davis is with the Bengals.
- Fackrell
- Zach Vigil

greggers1868 · Post by **greggers1868** » January 3rd, 2024, 5:37 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2024, 8:52 pm

Hoot wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2024, 8:49 pm
Jarrett Bush made a few big plays in the packers Super Bowl win. Nevin Lawson stuck around as a starter for several years. Nick Vigil has had similar success to Lawson.
I think Lawson had a longer career than Vigil.

Vikings just resigned Vigil to the practice squad last week

AngusAg · Post by **AngusAg** » January 3rd, 2024, 5:37 pm

A few others:
Len Rhode OT SF 49ers
Bill Munson QB Rams and Lions
MacAuther Lane RB Cardinals and Packers
Altie Taylor RB Lions
Bill Staley DT Bengals and Bears
Lionel Aldridge Packers
Maurice Turner. RB Vikings and Packers
Bob Wicks WR Cardinals, Saints and Packers

Post by **aggies22** » January 3rd, 2024, 6:58 pm

AngusAg wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2024, 5:37 pm
A few others:
Len Rhode OT SF 49ers
Bill Munson QB Rams and Lions
MacAuther Lane RB Cardinals and Packers
Altie Taylor RB Lions
Bill Staley DT Bengals and Bears
Lionel Aldridge Packers
Maurice Turner. RB Vikings and Packers
Bob Wicks WR Cardinals, Saints and Packers

JohnDale Carty and Craig Miller.

USUaggie · Post by **USUaggie** » January 3rd, 2024, 7:01 pm

Roy Shivers

BobWilson · Post by **BobWilson** » January 3rd, 2024, 7:26 pm

Clark Miller, who BTW had a better senior year at USU than Merlin IMHO> Also Eric Hipople.

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » January 3rd, 2024, 7:49 pm

Rick Parros Denver

Hoot · Post by **Hoot** » January 3rd, 2024, 7:57 pm

Wasn’t it Louie Giamona (I’m certain I botched the spellings) who would smash his helmet into his forehead before games with the Eagles?

cdaAg · Post by **cdaAg** » January 3rd, 2024, 8:04 pm

Excellent lists! Greg Kragen was in the league for a lot of years. Hal Garner put a nasty hit on the Dolphins in the '90 or '91 playoffs that helped propel the Bill's to the conference championship game.

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » January 3rd, 2024, 9:31 pm

Rulon Jones Denver

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » January 3rd, 2024, 9:34 pm

Jim Turner Washington/Jets/Donks

GameFAQSAggie · Post by **GameFAQSAggie** » January 3rd, 2024, 9:42 pm

I like to argue that Darwin Thompson is a better running back than Barry Sanders, cause he does have more super bowl rings, earning one when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl.

dogie · Post by **dogie** » January 3rd, 2024, 11:42 pm

GameFAQSAggie wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2024, 9:42 pm
I like to argue that Darwin Thompson is a better running back than Barry Sanders, cause he does have more super bowl rings, earning one when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl.

You have got to like to argue quite a bit if you are going to take that position!

dogie · Post by **dogie** » January 3rd, 2024, 11:48 pm

AngusAg wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2024, 5:37 pm
A few others:
…

Bill Staley DT Bengals and Bears

Is Bill related to Luke? I read somewhere that Bill (now in his late 70s) has suffered cognitive issues associated with traumatic brain injury.

StanfordAggie · Post by **StanfordAggie** » January 4th, 2024, 1:27 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2024, 7:23 pm
Cornell Green, Patrick Scales, Al Smith. Phil Olsen was the #4 pick.

I think Phil Olsen should be part of this discussion. I've heard some claim that he would have been better than his brother if he hadn't blown out his knee. He still managed to have a fairly successful 8-year career in the NFL.

Post by **aggies22** » January 4th, 2024, 7:31 am

GameFAQSAggie wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2024, 9:42 pm
I like to argue that Darwin Thompson is a better running back than Barry Sanders, cause he does have more super bowl rings, earning one when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl.

I'm not sure how many people you are going to convince with that one my man!

Post by **aggies22** » January 4th, 2024, 7:32 am

Shawn Miller played for the Rams for several years.

Patrick "Doc" Allen with the Oilers.

Post by **aggies22** » January 4th, 2024, 7:36 am

Okay, serious question. If I do this research and try to put together a legitimate All-Time NFL Aggie Depth Chart.

Do I do a two or three-deep?

AND

Do I work out of a 3-4 OR a 4-3 set?

I would create a poll and let it run for a week or so BUT I don't know how.........

I'm always looking for unique article ideas to set myself apart from the others.

DreadPirateRoberts · Post by **DreadPirateRoberts** » January 4th, 2024, 7:39 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 4th, 2024, 7:36 am
Okay, serious question. If I do this research and try to put together a legitimate All-Time NFL Aggie Depth Chart.

Do I do a two or three-deep?

AND

Do I work out of a 3-4 OR a 4-3 set?

I would create a poll and let it run for a week or so BUT I don't know how.........

I'm always looking for unique article ideas to set myself apart from the others.

2 deep unless 3 is obviously needed. Our defenses have always been better with a 3-4.

gold2golden · Post by **gold2golden** » January 4th, 2024, 8:18 am

All you have to do to see a list of Aggie players in the nfl is go to the pro football reference webpage. They have one for all the sports and are full of interesting stats, tips and trivia. I've used it for basketball to compare queta and merrill to other aggie players.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/utahst/
When I sorted the column based on weighted career value I was suprised that Bobby wagner was number 1 and Merlin was number 2. So what ever metric they use bobby is one point ahead of Merlin, and way behind in third is cornel green.

CacheCow · Post by **CacheCow** » January 4th, 2024, 8:41 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 4th, 2024, 7:36 am
Okay, serious question. If I do this research and try to put together a legitimate All-Time NFL Aggie Depth Chart.

Do I do a two or three-deep?

AND

Do I work out of a 3-4 OR a 4-3 set?

I would create a poll and let it run for a week or so BUT I don't know how.........

I'm always looking for unique article ideas to set myself apart from the others.

Base your defense on the personnel! Do we have more linebackers or D linemen that have played in the NFL? I would guess linemen but not sure.

AngusAg · Post by **AngusAg** » January 4th, 2024, 9:15 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
January 4th, 2024, 7:36 am
Okay, serious question. If I do this research and try to put together a legitimate All-Time NFL Aggie Depth Chart.

Do I do a two or three-deep?

AND

Do I work out of a 3-4 OR a 4-3 set?

I would create a poll and let it run for a week or so BUT I don't know how.........

I'm always looking for unique article ideas to set myself apart from the others.

I think two-deep, 3-4 for an All-time NFL team. In addition, what I think would be pretty awesome would be an All-time Aggie football and basketball teams that run, maybe, four deep. Maybe even expand into an All=time Aggie Athlete ranking to include other sports including women's. Then you pull in people like Chari Hawkins, LJ Sylvester, etc.

Thank you sir for your good work!

jackattack · Post by **jackattack** » January 4th, 2024, 9:34 am

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2024, 6:55 pm
Clearly Merlin is #1 and with my limited NFL knowledge would put Bobby Wagner next followed by Rulon Jones. Donald Penn had a long and successful career. Who am I missing as Aggie NFL greats? Jim Turner? The basketball player that played for Dallas?

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Does Jaylen Warren count? I’m not sure about him being a great Aggie but he’s been a good running back in Pittsburg so far….

Coloraggie · Post by **Coloraggie** » January 4th, 2024, 9:50 am

There are probably going to be positions for football that we might have a hard time going 3-4 deep. In basketball it will be tough to go 2-deep for NBA players. What I really want to see is a 26-man all-time Aggie baseball roster, a 4-line all-time Aggie great NHL roster, and a full squad with three subs English Premier League roster.

Coloraggie · Post by **Coloraggie** » January 4th, 2024, 9:53 am

On a related note, I just saw that Bobby Wagner is 100% committed to playing in 2024.

https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-lb-bo ... ay-in-2024

FloridaAggie13 · Post by **FloridaAggie13** » January 4th, 2024, 10:01 am

Patrick Newman, WR for the Saints and Kendall Smith, WR for the Bengals in the late 80's and early 90's. Kendall set the school record for receiving TD's in season in 1988 if I recall correctly.

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