Priest Holmes (Years In The NFL: 1997-2007)
Holmes was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. In their 2001 Super Bowl XXXV victory over the New York Giants, Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens. After rushing in Baltimore for just over 2,000 yards in four seasons, Holmes experienced breakout success after signing as a free agent in 2001 with the Kansas City Chiefs. Holmes sat out with a neck injury during the 2006 season and retired from the NFL after a brief comeback attempt in 2007. In 2007, Holmes was also inducted into the Hall of Honor of the University of Texas and the Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame.
LeSean McCoy (Years In The NFL: 2009-Present)
LeSean Kamel McCoy, nicknamed “Shady” is an American football running back for the National Football League’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL). He played college football in Pittsburgh and was drafted in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. McCoy experienced a major ankle injury in his senior year of high school, which threatened his career. McCoy rushed for over 1,300 yards in his first year at Pittsburgh in 2007 and recorded 14 touchdowns. McCoy was selected as an All-American second-team in 2008. In the nation, his 21 rushing touchdowns were third, just one behind the two leaders.