Part II: From Small Time to Prime Time: Nos. 51-11

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DALLAS - SEPTEMBER 15:  Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Texas Stadium on September 15, 2008 in Irving, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

I hope you enjoyed part I of this two part series. I can imagine a lot of you were wondering if I omitted some players from my list or if they were merely ranked in my top half.

I invite you to take a gander at the second part of the list. I hope you all enjoy! Feel free to debate over rankings and omissions.

No. 51-Tony Romo-Quarterback-Eastern Illinois

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28:  Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

In six seasons with the Cowboys, Romo has passed for 10,562 yards and 81 touchdowns. He has been selected to two Pro Bowls, but is yet to win a playoff game.

No. 50-Torrance Small-Wide Receiver-Alcorn St.

3 OCT 1993:  NEW ORLEANS SAINTS WIDE RECEIVER TORRANCE SMALL DURING THE SAINTS 37-6 WIN OVER THE LOS ANGELES RAMS AT ANAHEIM STADIUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn/ALLSPORT

In ten NFL seasons, Small caught 346 passes for 4,602 yards and 31 touchdowns.

No. 49-Leon Lett-Defensive Tackle-Emporia St.

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 20:  Defensive end Leon Lett #78 of the Dallas Cowboys sits on the bench during a game against the Washington Redskins at Texas Stadium on November 20, 1994 in Dallas Texas.  The Cowboys won 31-7.  (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

In 11 NFL seasons, Lett amassed 22 sacks and recovered seven fumbles. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and has three Super Bowl rings.

No. 48-Tyrone Braxton-Cornerback-North Dakota St.

21 Sep 1997:  Defensive back Tyrone Braxton #34 of the Denver Broncos celebrates during the Broncos 38-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn  /Allsport

In 13 NFL seasons, 12 with the Broncos, Braxton intercepted 36 passes and returned four for touchdowns. He was selected to one Pro Bowl and has two Super Bowl rings.

No. 47-Joe Horn-Wide Receiver-Itawamba CC

IRVING, TX - DECEMBER 12:  Wide receiver Joe Horn #87 of the New Orleans Saints watches the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 12, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.  The Saints defeated the Cowboys 27-13.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Im

In 12 NFL seasons, Horn has caught 603 passes for 8,744 yards and 58 touchdowns. He has also been selected to four Pro Bowls.

No. 46-Brian Westbrook-Running Back-Villanova

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 5:  Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball during the game against the Washington Redskins on October 5, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

In seven seasons with the Eagles, Westbrook has rushed for 5,721 yards and 36 touchdowns while catching 401 passes for 3,609 yards and 28 touchdowns. He has also been selected to two Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team.

No. 45-Mark Carrier-Wide Receiver-Nicholls St.

1 Oct 1995:  Wide receiver Mark Carrier #83 of the Carolina Panthers looks to the sideline from his knees after being knocked to the ground during an unsuccessfull  pass play in the Panthers 20-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Memorial Stadium in Cl

In 12 NFL seasons, Carrier caught 569 passes for 8,763 yards and 48 touchdowns. He was also selected to one Pro Bowl and one All-Pro team.

No. 44-Yancey Thigpen-Wide Receiver-Winston Salem St.

28 Jan 1996:  Wide receiver Yancey Thigpen of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.  The touchdown brought the score to13

In ten NFL seasons, Thigpen caught 313 passes for 5,081 yards and 30 touchdowns. He was also selected to two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.

No. 43-Phil Hansen-Defensive Tackle-North Dakota St.

9 Dec 2001:  This is a close up of defensive end Phil Hansen #90 of the Buffalo Bills. The picture was taken during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Ralph Wilson Statium in Orchard Park, New York.  The Bills defeated the Panthers 25-24.   Man

In his 11 years with the Bills, Hansen compiled 522 tackles and 61.5 sacks. He is currently second on the Bills all-time sacks list.

No. 42-Adam Vinatieri-Kicker-South Dakota St.

SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 23:  Kicker Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks the game winning 51-yard field goal with 2 seconds left in regulation during the Colt's 23-20 win over the Chargers in their NFL Game at Qualcomm Stadium  on November 2

In his 13 NFL season, Vinatieri has made 331 field goals and has connected on 82 percent of his kicks. He has been named to two Pro Bowls and has four Super Bowl rings.

No. 41-Matt Birk-Center-Harvard

GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 21: Matt Birk #78 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on the field during the game against the Green Bay Packers on December 21, 2006 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Vikings 9-7. (Photo by Jonathan Da

In his 11 seasons with the Vikings, Birk was named to six Pro Bowls and selected to two All-Pro teams.

No. 40-Hugh Douglas-Defensive End-Central St.

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 31:  Defensive end Hugh Douglas #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the field during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on October 31, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Ra

In his ten NFL seasons, Douglas compiled 361 tackles and 80 sacks. He was also selected to three Pro Bowls and was named 1995 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

No. 39-Wayne Chrebet-Wide Receiver-Hofstra

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 8:  Wayne Chrebet # 80 of the New York Jets catches a Vinny Testaverde pass for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the NFL game on September 8, 2002 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.  The Jets defeat

In his 11 seasons with the Jets, Chrebet caught 580 passes for 7,365 yards and 41 touchdowns. He is currently second on the Jet's all-time receptions list.

No. 38-Jake Reed-Wide Receiver-Grambling St.

26 Oct 1997:  Wide receiver Jake Reed #86 of the Minnesota Vikings in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game at Houlihan''s Stadium in Tampa, Florida.  The Vikings defeated the Buccaneers 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran  /Allsport

In his 11 NFL seasons, Reed caught 450 passes for 6,999 yards and 36 touchdowns opposite Cris Carter. Reed amassed four 1,000 yard seasons.

No. 37-Jared Allen-Defensive End-Idaho St.

MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 21:  Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings gestures against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 21, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 20-10

In his five NFL seasons, Allen has amassed 57.5 sacks with an astonishing 15.5 in 2007. He has been selected to two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.

No. 36-Frank Winters-Center-Western Illinois

21 Nov 1999:  Frank Winters #52 of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the field during the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel  /Allsport

In his 16 NFL seasons, Winters played in 231 games and was selected to one Pro Bowl. He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2008.

No. 35-Christian Okoye-Running Back-Azusa Pacific

15 Nov 1992: Running back Christian Okoye of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during a game against the Washington Redskins at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won the game 35-16.

In his six season with the Chiefs, Okoye, The Nigerian Nightmare, rushed for 4,897 yards and 40 touchdowns. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and was awesome on Super Tecmo Bowl.

No. 34-London Fletcher-Linebacker-John Carroll

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 16:  Linebacker London Fletcher #59 of the Buffalo Bills takes his helmet off during the game against the Houston Texans on November 16, 2003 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Texans defeated the Bills 12-1

In his 11 NFL seasons, Fletcher compiled 1,102 tackles, 28 sacks and 14 interceptions. He also has one Super Bowl ring.

No. 33-Fred Barnett-Wide Receiver-Arkansas St.

30 Oct 1994:  Fred Barnett #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks across the field during the Eagles 31-29 victory over the Washington Redskins at RFK stadium in Washington, D.C. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allsport

In his eight NFL seasons, Barnett caught 361 for 5,362 yards and 32 touchdowns. He was selected to one Pro Bowl.

No. 32-Earl Dotson-Tackle-Texas A&M Kingsville

3 Dec 1995:  Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers drops back behind tackle Earl Dotson #72 during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  The Packers defeated the Bengals 24-10.  Mandatory Credit:

In his 10 seasons with the Packers, Dotson played in 120 games and collected one Super Bowl ring.

No. 31-Larry Centers-Fullback-Stephen F. Austin

7 Sep 1997:  Running back Larry Centers #37 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass on the defense of Randall Godfrey of the Cowboys during the Cardinals 25-22 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bah

In his 14 NFL seasons, Centers caught 827 passes for 6,797 yards and 42 total touchdowns. He was also selected to three Pro Bowls, two All-Pro teams and has one Super Bowl ring.

No. 30-Bryan Cox-Linebacker-Western Illinois

6 DEC 1992:  LINEBACKER BRYAN COX OF THE MIAMI DOLPHINS ON THE FIELD DURING A 27-3 LOSS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT CANDLESTICK PARK. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/ALLSPORT

In his 12 NFL seasons, with five different teams, Cox compiled 51.5 sacks and four interceptions. He was also selected to three Pro Bowls, three All-Pro teams and has one Super Bowl ring.

No. 29-Jessie Tuggle-Linebacker-Valdosta St,

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 23:  Linebacker Jessie Tuggle #58 of the Atlanta Falcons on the field before a play during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 23, 1990 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by George Rose/Gett

In his 14 seasons with the Falcons, Tuggle made 1,809 tackles, 21 sacks and six interceptions. He was also selected to five Pro Bowls and had his No. 58 jersey retired by the Falcons.

No. 28-Rich Gannon-Quarterback-Delaware

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12:  Quarterback Rich Gannon #12 of the Oakland Raiders drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Heinz Field on September 12, 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 24-21. (P

In his 18 NFL seasons, Gannon passed for 28,743 yards and 180 touchdowns. He was selected to four Pro Bowls, three All-Pro teams and won the NFL MVP in 2002. He also won two Pro Bowl MVP awards.

No. 27-Ben Coates-Tight End-Livingstone

16 Nov 1997:  Ben Coates #87 of the New England Patriots looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houlihan Stadium in Tampa, Florda.  The Buccaneers defeated the Patriots 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran  /Allsport

In his 10 NFL seasons, Coates caught 499 passes for 5,555 yards and 50 touchdowns. He was also selected to five Pro Bowls, three All-Pro teams and is a member of the 1990s All-Decade Team.

No. 26-Brent Jones-Tight End-Santa Clara

24 Oct 1993:  Tight end Brent Jones of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during a game against the Phoenix Cardinals at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game, 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule  /Allsport

In his 11 seasons with the 49ers, Jones caught 417 passes for 5,195 yards and 33 touchdowns. He was also selected to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams. He is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

No. 25-Eric Davis-Cornerback-Jacksonville St.

12 Dec 1999:  Eric Davis #25 of the Carolina Panthers moves with the ball during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Panthers defeated the Packers 33-31. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel  /Allsport

In his 13 NFL seasons, Davis intercepted 38 passes and took five of them back for touchdowns. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and was a member of three All-Pro teams. He also has one Super Bowl ring.

No. 24-Darren Sharper-Safety-William & Mary

GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 22:  Safety Darren Sharper #42 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception against the Buffalo Bills before being injured on the play early during their game on December 22, 2002 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  The

In his 12 NFL seasons, Sharper has compiled 857 tackles and 54 interceptions. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams.

No. 23-John Taylor-Wide Receiver-Delaware St.

22 Oct 1995:  Wide receiver John Taylor of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass during warm-ups prior to a 44-10 win over the St. Louis Rams at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.  Mandatory Credit:  Brian Bahr/Allsport

In his nine seasons with the 49ers, Taylor caught 347 passes for 5,598 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was also selected to two Pro Bowls, has three Super Bowl rings and is a member of the 1980s All-Decade Team.

No. 22-Rod Smith-Wide Receiver-Missouri Southern St.

DENVER - AUGUST 19:  Rod Smith #80 of the Denver Broncos goes down on the 1 yard line on a 12 yard pass from Jake Plummer after breaking a tackle by Peter Sirmon #59 of the Tennessee Titans during preseason NFL action on August 19, 2006 at Mile High Stadi

In his 14 seasons with the Broncos, Smith caught 849 passes for 11,389 yards and 70 touchdowns. He was also selected to three Pro Bowls, two All-Pro teams and has two Super Bowl rings.

No. 21-Rodney Harrison-Safety-Western Illinois

JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 06:  Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida.  The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21

In 15 seasons with the Chargers and Patriots, Harrison amassed 1,205 tackles, 30.5 sacks and 34 interceptions. He was also selected to two Pro Bowls, four All-Pro teams and has two Super Bowl rings.

No. 20-Michael Sinclair-Defensive End-Eastern New Mexico

29 Oct 1995:  Michael Sinclair of the Seattle Seahawks during their 20-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport

In his 12 seasons in the NFL, 11 with the Seahawks, Sinclair amassed 73.5 sacks and was selected to three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team.

No. 19-Jimmy Smith-Wide Receiver-Jackson St.

INDIANAPOLIS - OCTOBER 24:  Wide receiver Jimmy Smith #82 of the Jacksonville Jaguars evades defensive back Jason David #42 of the Indianapolis Colts during the game on October 24, 2004 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jaguars defeated the Co

In his 13 NFL seasons, Smith caught 862 passes for 12,287 yards and 67 touchdowns. He was also selected to five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.

No. 18-Sam Mills-Linebacker-Montclair St.

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 9:  Linebacker Sam Mills #51 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the field during an NFL game on December 9, 1990 against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Saints defeated the Rams 24-21. (Photo by

In his 12 NFL seasons, Mills 20.5 sacks and 11 interceptions. He was selected to five Pro Bowls All-Pro teams. His No. 51 jersey is retired by both the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers.

No. 17-Ray Brown-Guard-Arkansas St.

4 Jan 1997:  Guard Ray Brown of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  The Packers won the game 35-14. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel  /Allsport

In his 20 NFL seasons, Brown played in 262 games and was selected to one Pro Bowl and one All-Pro team.

No. 16-Sean Jones-Defensive End-Northeastern

11 SEP 1994:  SEAN JONES OF THE GREEN BAY PACKERS WALKS OFF THE FIELD DURING A 24-14 LOSS TO THE MIAMI DOLPHINS. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/ALLSPORT

In his 13 NFL seasons, Jones compiled 113 sacks and recovered 13 fumbles. He was selected to one Pro Bowl, two All-Pro teams and has one Super Bowl ring.

No. 15-Steve McNair-Quarterback-Alcorn St.

BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 05:  Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens calls a play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter on November 5, 2006 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

In his 13 NFL seasons, McNair passed for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. He was selected to three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team. He was also named the NFL's Co-MVP in 2003.

No. 14-Andre Reed-Wide Receiver-Kutztown

12 Jan 1991:  Wide receiver Andre Reed of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball during a playoff game against the Miami Dolphins at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.  The Bills won the game, 44-34. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart  /Allsport

In his 16 NFL seasons, 15 with the Bills, Reed caught 951 passes for 13,198 yards and 87 touchdowns. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls and played in four Super Bowls, coming up empty in each of them.

No. 13-Clyde Simmons-Defensive End-Western Carolina

TEMPE, AZ - DECEMBER 22:  Defensive end Clyde Simmons #96 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes the passer of the Arizona Cardinals in Sun Devil Stadium on December 22, 1990 in Tempe, Arizona.  The Eagels won 23-21.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

In his 15 NFL seasons, Simmons compiled 121.5 sacks and scored two touchdowns. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. He is also a member or the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team.

No. 12-Erik Williams-Tackle-Central St.

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In his 11 NFL seasons, 10 with the Cowboys, Williams started 133 games and was selected to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams. He also has three Super Bowl rings.

No. 11-Terrell Owens-Wide Receiver-Chattanooga

IRVING, TX - DECEMBER 14: Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys walks on the field against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

In his 13 NFL seasons, Owens has caught 951 passes for 14,122 yards and 139 touchdowns. The 139 touchdowns is second to Jerry Rice for the most in NFL history. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams.

For the rest of the list, check out parts I and III

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