1 Thurman Thomas, RB, 1984-87:Gained 1,000 more yards than Barry Sanders and keyed four OSU teams that won a combined 34 games.
2 Barry Sanders, RB, 1986-88: ’88 greatest season in college football history, plus a 1987 all-American kick returner.
3 Justin Blackmon, WR, 2009-11: Two-time Biletnikoff Award winner and 2010 Heisman finalist.
4 Leslie O’Neal, DL, 1982-85: Great pro pass rusher, but just as good at OSU. His defenses last two years allowed 1.3 touchdowns per game.
5 Bob Fenimore, B, 1943-46: Held OSU rushing record, 2,299 yards, for 31 years and still holds interception record (18).
6 Terry Miller, RB, 1974-77: Fourth and second in Heisman voting.
7 Mark Moore, DB, 1983-86: Head-hunting two-time All-American.
8 Hart Lee Dykes, WR, 1985-88: Leading receiver in Big Eight history.
9 R.W. McQuarters, DB, 1995-97: Triple threat; cornerback, receiver, kick returner.
10 Neill Armstrong, E, 1943-46: Twice led nation in receptions; future head coach of Chicago Bears.
11 Brandon Weeden, QB, 2007-11: The greatest passer in this pass-happy Cowboy era.
12 James Washington, WR, 2014-17: 2017 Biletnikoff winner.
13 Alvin Brown, DB, 1972-73: School record-tying eight interceptions in ’72, All-American in ’73.
14 Rashaun Woods, WR, 2000-03: Numbers dwarf Dykes’ — 293 catches, 4,414 yards, 42 TDs.
15 Phillip Dokes, DL, 1973-76: Defensive leader of Big Eight title team.
16 Jon Kolb, OL, 1966-68: OSU stud went on to anchor four Steeler Super Bowl lines.
17 Kendall Hunter, TB, 2007-10: 2010 consensus all-American; rushed for 4,181 career yards.
18 Jerry Sherk, DL, 1968-69: Great pro for the Cleveland Browns.
19 Kevin Williams, DL, 1999-2002: Blossomed into a star and helped Les Miles spur the OSU renaissance.
20 Derrel Gofourth, OL, 1974-76: Most versatile lineman in OSU history.
21 Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, 2013-15: 2015 Big 12 defensive player of the year.
22 Alonzo Mayes, TE, 1994-97: 92 career catches; Mr. Clutch in breakout 1997 season.
23 James “Duck” White, DL, 1972-75: Eight-year Minnesota Viking, OSU’s first four-year letterman of modern era.
24 Mason Rudolph, QB, 2014-17: Threw for 13,618 yards and 92 touchdowns in leading OSU to 32 wins in 42 starts.
25 Jamal Williams, DL, 1995-97: Domination in middle keyed ’97 breakout season.
26 Mike Gundy, QB, 1986-89: OSU’s best quarterback between Bob Fenimore and Brandon Weeden.
27 Ricky Young, LB, 1979-81: 1980 Big Eight defensive player of the year.
28 Russell Okung, OT, 2006-09: Outland Trophy finalist who started 47 straight games.
29 Cleveland Vann, LB, 1971-
30 73: 1973 All-American. Dez Bryant, WR 2007-09: 147 career catches and 29 touchdowns in just 2 ½ seasons.
31 Jason Gildon, DE, 1990-93:
32 Career sack leader, 35 ½. Jim Turner, C, 1930-32: Team captain on Pappy Waldorf’s 9-1-2 team of ’32.
33 Justin Gilbert, CB, 2010-13: Twelve career interceptions and six career kickoff return touchdowns.
34 John Little, DL, 1967-70: Another great D-lineman from Arkansas, joining O’Neal, Dokes, White and Kevin Williams.
35 Reuben Gant, TE, 1971-73: Only 35 career catches during a wishbone era, but 22.3 yards per catch.
36 Jim Spavital, FB, 1944-48: Blossomed into freshman star on Cotton Bowl team of 1944.
37 Rodney Harding, DL, 1981-84: Moved inside from end and remained a playmaker on great defense.
38 Jim Wood, DE, 1956-59: All-American on defense, but also a good pass catcher and punter.
39 Keith Burns, LB, 1992-93: Pat Jones says maybe OSU’s best linebacker ever.
40 Zac Robinson, QB, 2006-09: A big-time winner as the Gundy era gained momentum.
41 John Ward, OL, 1967-69: Six-year pro; OSU’s late ’60s talent was better than record indicated.
42 Dale Meinert, OL, 1951-54: Voted most outstanding lineman in ’54 Blue-Gray Game.
43 John Corker, LB, 1976-79: School-record 486 career tackles.
44 Justice Hill, TB, 2016-18: Two-time first-team all-Big
12.
45. Rod Brown, DB, 1981-84: Six interceptions in ’84 All-American season.
46 Guy Lookabaugh, B, 1917, 20, 24: OSU’s first sports hero. An Olympic wrestler, World War I veteran and football standout.
47 Ernest Anderson, RB, 1980-83: 1982 NCAA rushing champ (1,877 yards).
48 Gary Lewis, DL, 1980-82:
49 1982 All-American. Josh Fields, QB, 2001-03: More TD passes than Gundy (55-49) and fewer interceptions (36-25). Two more Bedlam wins, too.
50 Perrish Cox, CB, 2006-09: All-American kick returner in 2008 and all-American cornerback in 200
51 Jake Colhouer, OL, 1943-45:
52 Lead blocker for Fenimore. Tatum Bell, RB, 2000-03: No.
53 7 career rusher, 3,409 yards Hermann Eben, WR, 1968-70: 12-catch Bedlam game in ’69.
54 Terry Brown, DB, 1966-69: Played in two Super Bowls with Vikings.
55 Lane Taylor, OG, 2009-12: Started 47 career games, including on two of the best teams in school history.
56 Walt Garrison, FB, 1963-65: Tom Landry’s fullback for eight seasons.
57 Mike Green, LB, 1979-82: No. 2 tackler in school history, 485.
58 Quinn Sharp, K-P, 2009-12: All-American punter in 2010, all-American kicker in 2011-12
59 Daria Butler, DE, 1974-77: One of the keys to OSU’s 1976 conference title team.
60 Tony Banfield, DB, 1957-60: 10 interceptions in twoyear span.
61 Gerald Hudson, TB, 1988-90: 1990 NCAA rushing champ (1,642 yards).
62 Harry Cheatwood, DB, 1965-67: 1967 All-American.
63 John Washington, NG, 1983-
64 85: 20 career sacks. Don Hitt, OL, 1957-59: Invited to 1959 Blue-Gray Game.
65 Dick Soergel, QB, 1957-59: 19 TDs, 16 interceptions. Good ratio for the ‘50s.
66 D’Juan Woods, WR, 2003-06: No. 6 at OSU in catches
(163) and No. 5 in receiving yards (2,751).
67 David Thompson, RB, 1993-96: 4,314 career rushing yards, third-best in school history.
68 Gary Darnell, LB, 1967-69: 308 career tackles, then a defensive coach of national repute.
69 Vernon Wahl, T, 1922-24: Honorable mention Walter Camp All-American in ’24.
70 Darrent Williams, DB, 2001-04: Eight touchdowns on returns; five on interceptions and three on punts.
71 Joseph Randle, TB, 2010-12: 3,085 career rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns.
72 Harold Beaty, T, 1958-61: OSU’s first All-Big Eight selection, 1960.
73 Kevin Williams, DB, 1993-97:
74 All-Big 12 cornerback in ’97. Dan Bailey, K, 2007-10: 2010 Lou Groza winner set OSU career scoring record, 370 points.
75 Paul Blair, OL, 1983-85: Five-
2 Barry Sanders, RB, 1986-88: ’88 greatest season in college football history, plus a 1987 all-American kick returner.
3 Justin Blackmon, WR, 2009-11: Two-time Biletnikoff Award winner and 2010 Heisman finalist.
4 Leslie O’Neal, DL, 1982-85: Great pro pass rusher, but just as good at OSU. His defenses last two years allowed 1.3 touchdowns per game.
5 Bob Fenimore, B, 1943-46: Held OSU rushing record, 2,299 yards, for 31 years and still holds interception record (18).
6 Terry Miller, RB, 1974-77: Fourth and second in Heisman voting.
7 Mark Moore, DB, 1983-86: Head-hunting two-time All-American.
8 Hart Lee Dykes, WR, 1985-88: Leading receiver in Big Eight history.
9 R.W. McQuarters, DB, 1995-97: Triple threat; cornerback, receiver, kick returner.
10 Neill Armstrong, E, 1943-46: Twice led nation in receptions; future head coach of Chicago Bears.
11 Brandon Weeden, QB, 2007-11: The greatest passer in this pass-happy Cowboy era.
12 James Washington, WR, 2014-17: 2017 Biletnikoff winner.
13 Alvin Brown, DB, 1972-73: School record-tying eight interceptions in ’72, All-American in ’73.
14 Rashaun Woods, WR, 2000-03: Numbers dwarf Dykes’ — 293 catches, 4,414 yards, 42 TDs.
15 Phillip Dokes, DL, 1973-76: Defensive leader of Big Eight title team.
16 Jon Kolb, OL, 1966-68: OSU stud went on to anchor four Steeler Super Bowl lines.
17 Kendall Hunter, TB, 2007-10: 2010 consensus all-American; rushed for 4,181 career yards.
18 Jerry Sherk, DL, 1968-69: Great pro for the Cleveland Browns.
19 Kevin Williams, DL, 1999-2002: Blossomed into a star and helped Les Miles spur the OSU renaissance.
20 Derrel Gofourth, OL, 1974-76: Most versatile lineman in OSU history.
21 Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, 2013-15: 2015 Big 12 defensive player of the year.
22 Alonzo Mayes, TE, 1994-97: 92 career catches; Mr. Clutch in breakout 1997 season.
23 James “Duck” White, DL, 1972-75: Eight-year Minnesota Viking, OSU’s first four-year letterman of modern era.
24 Mason Rudolph, QB, 2014-17: Threw for 13,618 yards and 92 touchdowns in leading OSU to 32 wins in 42 starts.
25 Jamal Williams, DL, 1995-97: Domination in middle keyed ’97 breakout season.
26 Mike Gundy, QB, 1986-89: OSU’s best quarterback between Bob Fenimore and Brandon Weeden.
27 Ricky Young, LB, 1979-81: 1980 Big Eight defensive player of the year.
28 Russell Okung, OT, 2006-09: Outland Trophy finalist who started 47 straight games.
29 Cleveland Vann, LB, 1971-
30 73: 1973 All-American. Dez Bryant, WR 2007-09: 147 career catches and 29 touchdowns in just 2 ½ seasons.
31 Jason Gildon, DE, 1990-93:
32 Career sack leader, 35 ½. Jim Turner, C, 1930-32: Team captain on Pappy Waldorf’s 9-1-2 team of ’32.
33 Justin Gilbert, CB, 2010-13: Twelve career interceptions and six career kickoff return touchdowns.
34 John Little, DL, 1967-70: Another great D-lineman from Arkansas, joining O’Neal, Dokes, White and Kevin Williams.
35 Reuben Gant, TE, 1971-73: Only 35 career catches during a wishbone era, but 22.3 yards per catch.
36 Jim Spavital, FB, 1944-48: Blossomed into freshman star on Cotton Bowl team of 1944.
37 Rodney Harding, DL, 1981-84: Moved inside from end and remained a playmaker on great defense.
38 Jim Wood, DE, 1956-59: All-American on defense, but also a good pass catcher and punter.
39 Keith Burns, LB, 1992-93: Pat Jones says maybe OSU’s best linebacker ever.
40 Zac Robinson, QB, 2006-09: A big-time winner as the Gundy era gained momentum.
41 John Ward, OL, 1967-69: Six-year pro; OSU’s late ’60s talent was better than record indicated.
42 Dale Meinert, OL, 1951-54: Voted most outstanding lineman in ’54 Blue-Gray Game.
43 John Corker, LB, 1976-79: School-record 486 career tackles.
44 Justice Hill, TB, 2016-18: Two-time first-team all-Big
12.
45. Rod Brown, DB, 1981-84: Six interceptions in ’84 All-American season.
46 Guy Lookabaugh, B, 1917, 20, 24: OSU’s first sports hero. An Olympic wrestler, World War I veteran and football standout.
47 Ernest Anderson, RB, 1980-83: 1982 NCAA rushing champ (1,877 yards).
48 Gary Lewis, DL, 1980-82:
49 1982 All-American. Josh Fields, QB, 2001-03: More TD passes than Gundy (55-49) and fewer interceptions (36-25). Two more Bedlam wins, too.
50 Perrish Cox, CB, 2006-09: All-American kick returner in 2008 and all-American cornerback in 200
51 Jake Colhouer, OL, 1943-45:
52 Lead blocker for Fenimore. Tatum Bell, RB, 2000-03: No.
53 7 career rusher, 3,409 yards Hermann Eben, WR, 1968-70: 12-catch Bedlam game in ’69.
54 Terry Brown, DB, 1966-69: Played in two Super Bowls with Vikings.
55 Lane Taylor, OG, 2009-12: Started 47 career games, including on two of the best teams in school history.
56 Walt Garrison, FB, 1963-65: Tom Landry’s fullback for eight seasons.
57 Mike Green, LB, 1979-82: No. 2 tackler in school history, 485.
58 Quinn Sharp, K-P, 2009-12: All-American punter in 2010, all-American kicker in 2011-12
59 Daria Butler, DE, 1974-77: One of the keys to OSU’s 1976 conference title team.
60 Tony Banfield, DB, 1957-60: 10 interceptions in twoyear span.
61 Gerald Hudson, TB, 1988-90: 1990 NCAA rushing champ (1,642 yards).
62 Harry Cheatwood, DB, 1965-67: 1967 All-American.
63 John Washington, NG, 1983-
64 85: 20 career sacks. Don Hitt, OL, 1957-59: Invited to 1959 Blue-Gray Game.
65 Dick Soergel, QB, 1957-59: 19 TDs, 16 interceptions. Good ratio for the ‘50s.
66 D’Juan Woods, WR, 2003-06: No. 6 at OSU in catches
(163) and No. 5 in receiving yards (2,751).
67 David Thompson, RB, 1993-96: 4,314 career rushing yards, third-best in school history.
68 Gary Darnell, LB, 1967-69: 308 career tackles, then a defensive coach of national repute.
69 Vernon Wahl, T, 1922-24: Honorable mention Walter Camp All-American in ’24.
70 Darrent Williams, DB, 2001-04: Eight touchdowns on returns; five on interceptions and three on punts.
71 Joseph Randle, TB, 2010-12: 3,085 career rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns.
72 Harold Beaty, T, 1958-61: OSU’s first All-Big Eight selection, 1960.
73 Kevin Williams, DB, 1993-97:
74 All-Big 12 cornerback in ’97. Dan Bailey, K, 2007-10: 2010 Lou Groza winner set OSU career scoring record, 370 points.
75 Paul Blair, OL, 1983-85: Five-
