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#8 Troy Aikman - Dallas Cowboys
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The Dallas Cowboys selected UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman as the no. 1 overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. After a few tough years in the NFL, the 6' 4", 220-pound Aikman led the Cowboys back to the top.
During his 12 NFL seasons in Dallas, Aikman helped the team win three Super Bowls during the 1990s. In fact, the Cowboys QB was the winningest play-caller of the decade.
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The Dallas Cowboys offense featured 'the Triplets' of Troy Aikman, iron man running back Emmett Smith and eccentric wide receiver Michael Irving. Multiple concussions and a reoccurring back injury, though, forced Aikman into retirement in 2000.
Aikman was selected to six Pro Bowls over his NFL career, and he was the Super Bowl MVP in 1993 against the Buffalo Bills.
He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback has found post-football success as an NFL commentator.
Troy Aikman's Career NFL Stats:
Games - 165
Passing yards - 32,942
Touchdowns - 165
Interceptions - 141.
#9 Darrell Green - Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins drafted cornerback Darrell Green 26th overall in the 1983 NFL Draft. The speedy defensive back scored a 61-yard punt return touchdown the first time he touched the ball in the NFL.
Green played 20 seasons for the Redskins and had an interception in 19 straight campaigns for the Washington franchise.
During his NFL career, Green recorded 54 interceptions for 621 yards and six touchdowns. He also added two more touchdowns on interception returns in the NFL playoffs.
He won two Super Bowls and made seven Pro Bowls, and was selected All-Pro in 1986, 1987, 1990 and 1991. Green was also named in the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
The NFL cornerback was known for his speed; he once ran 10.08 seconds over 100 meters. He made news on his 50th birthday for reportedly running a 4.43-second 40-yard dash.
Darrell Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Darrell Green's Career NFL Stats:
Games - 295
Tackles - 1,159
Interceptions - 54
Touchdowns - 6.
#10 Calvin Johnson - Detroit Lions
Star wide receiver Calvin Johnson only played for the Detroit Lions during his nine seasons in the NFL. The 6' 5", 237-pound wideout was picked second overall by the Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft.
The combination of his size, speed and athleticism made him unstoppable for most NFL defenses. Johnson had seven seasons of 1,000-plus yards and won the NFL receiving yardage title in 2011 and 2012.
Megatron was selected to six Pro Bowls during his Lions career. Unfortunately, he only played in two playoff games.
Like fellow Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders, Johnson retired unexpectedly in 2016 at just 30 years of age. The wide receiver later revealed his frustrations with the Detroit Lions front office, which led to his premature retirement.
He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility this year.
Calvin Johnson's Career NFL Stats:
Games - 135
Receiving yards - 11,619
Yards per catch average - 15.9
Touchdowns - 83.
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