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.

Leroy Kelly

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Leroy Kelly was an eighth-round pick of the Browns in the 1964 draft after a fine career at Morgan State. For his first two years, he was an understudy to Jim Brown. When Brown retired just before the 1966 campaign, Kelly filled the void in a manner seldom seen in pro football circles. Overall, he rushed for 7,274 yards and ranked among the top 20 all-time rushers until midway through 1993 season. He added 2,281 yards on 190 pass receptions and excelled as a punt and kickoff return specialist, particularly in his early years in the NFL. His combined net yards total of 12,330 on rushes, receptions and returns ranks him among the best.