Heisman Trophy Awardees Who Failed To Live Up To Expectations

Published on 01/28/2021
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Terry Baker

As the quarterback, Terry Baker helped Oregon State reach its 9-2 record when he was a senior. He ended his college career with a record of 3,476 yards and 23 touchdown passes. The Los Angeles Rams made him the first overall pick during the draft in 1963. Unfortunately, he hardly saw action in his rookie season. They ended up switching him to the running back spot with little success. After three seasons, he left the NFL to join the Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL instead.

Terry Baker

Terry Baker

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Pat Sullivan

There is no doubt that Pat Sullivan had been a great QB during his time at Auburn. His total offense was the best in the NCAA in 1970. Within 30 games, he rushed for 6,284 yards and made 53 touchdowns. In 1971, he brought home the Heisman Trophy. He was a second-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons. For four seasons, he was on the bench. In the end, he joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. After leaving the green, he became a coach. He was the head coach of Samford University for seven years.

Pat Sullivan

Pat Sullivan

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