Pittsburgh Panthers Produce NFL Talent

The Pittsburgh Panthers football team has consistently punched above their weight when it comes to professional talent. Pat Narduzzi's teams have produced a bunch of NFL talent over the last decade. Pitt has 11 Pro Football Hall of Famers, which puts them in a tie for third among all colleges. Dan Marino, the most successful quarterback to never win a Super Bowl, led the Miami Dolphins through a successful period. Tony Dorsett, a Western Pennsylvania native, had a stellar NFL career on top of his college successes. He is one of only two players in history who won the Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl, National Championship, as well as being enshrined in the College and Pro Football Halls Of Fame. Larry Fitzgerald, the newest addition to the Pro Football Hall of Fame from Pitt, had a tantalizing three-year career with the Panthers. Mike Ditka was the first tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bill Fralic and Jimbo Covert are both legendary linemen in their own rights. Ruben Brown is a four-time First-Team All-Pro honoree who appeared and started in 181 games. Russ Grimm was a 2010 inductee into the Hall and spent his entire 11-season career with the Redskins. Chris Doleman is a 2012 inductee in the Hall, finishing his career as an eight-time Pro Bowler. And Pitt's all-time team could go up against the best. But what makes this team so special is the combination of talent and dedication. So when looking at the hypothetical roster, it's clear that Pitt has a strong foundation. With players like Marino, Dorsett, and Fitzgerald, it's no wonder why Pitt has such a strong reputation in the NFL.