Jerome Bettis, RB, 1993-2005

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The Los Angeles Rams drafted Jerome Bettis in the first round (10th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.

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Bettis quickly became known as a powerful runner.

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Bettis split the NFL Rookie of the Year Award with former Notre Dame teammate and Seahawks QB Rick Mirer.

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Bettis rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons to earn trips to the Pro Bowl.

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In 1996 Bettis was dealt to Pittsburgh in exchange for the Steelers 2nd round draft choice that year and a 4th round selection in 1997.

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Bettis had 60 career 100-yard games, 49 of which came as a member of the Steelers.

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Bettis earned the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001.

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In 1997 Bettis carried the ball 375 times for a career-high 1,665 yards.

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He capped his career by returning to his hometown of Detroit to play in Super Bowl XL. Bettis and the Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10.