51 Pro Football Hall of Famers from small schools

There have been a number of players from small schools that have gone on to careers as Pro Football Hall of Famers.

Darrell Green

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Darrell Green starred at Division II Texas A&I (now A&M-Kingsville) and was the 28th pick in the draft. Green became an immediate starter, then made seven Pro Bowl and four All-Pro teams. He played the most games (295) of any defensive player in history. He made 54 interceptions and played in four NFC championship games and three Super Bowls including Washington’s victories in Super Bowls XXII and XXVI. Green was voted to seven Pro Bowls. He is also a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.