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.

Jackie Slater

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Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 1976 NFL Draft out of Jackson State, Jackie Slater is tied for third all time for the most seasons played in the history of the league. His 259 regular-season games played were the most by an offensive lineman when he retired, and his 20 seasons with one team was an NFL record.