Steve McNair in College
July 5, 2009 by Allison Boyer
Filed under Football
Right now, everyone is talkin about Steve McNair’s death, which appears to be a murder-suicide. Although most people talk about his NFL career, he was also an outstanding player in college.
Steve McNair, Image: Newscom
Here are the highlights from his time playing NCAA Football:
- McNair played for Alcorn State after being recruited from Mount Olive High School in Mississippi.
- He was the third pick overall in the 1995 NFL draft.
- In 1992, McNair ran the ball in for a game-winning touchdown against Grambling, even though he had a leg injury.
- In his senior season, McNait had around 6,000 yards passing and rushing, as well as 53 touchdowns.
- McNair won the Walter Payton Award as the highest-ranked I-AA player in 1994.
- He broke more than a dozen records his senior year.
- McNair finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1994.
He was a great player, and from all accounts I’ve heard, a great father. The circumstances may be a bit hazy right now, but no matter what, my thoughts are with his family. RIP.
