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.

Andy Robustelli

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The Los Angeles Rams drafted Andy Robustelli, an end from tiny Arnold College, in the 19th round of the 1951 National Football League Draft. He switched from offense to defensive line. After five outstanding seasons in Los Angeles, the Rams dealt him to the Giants for a first-round draft pick. Andy performed better in New York, and is credited with molding together the 1956 Giants team that won the NFL championship. He was named All-Pro seven times and was named to the Pro Bowl seven times. In 1962 the Maxwell Club selected Robustelli (No. 81 in picture) as the NFL’s outstanding player, an honor that up until then was generally reserved for an offensive player.