Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter defensive end Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals (93) in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Calais Campbell
Campbell is already in his eighth season for the Arizona Cardinals. In fact, he reached the Pro Bowl just last year for his 2014 season performance.
Before being drafted in the second round (50th overall), he played at Miami where he was First-Team All-ACC and the Miami Hurricanes MVP in 2006.
The talented, 6’8″ and 300 pound, defensive end played for both Larry Coker and Randy Shannon.
He gave up one year of eligibility to become a star for the Cardinals.
Nov 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders former linebacker Ted Hendricks attends the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Ted Hendricks
Though Hendricks played linebacker in the NFL (converted by Don Shula), at Miami he played defensive end and he was really good at it.
Nicknamed “The Mad Stork” (later converted to the “The Stork” in the NFL), Hendricks played at Miami from 1966 to 1968 (3 seasons).
He earned First-Team All-American honors twice and was the UPI Lineman of the Year (1968).
Hendricks was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the second round (33rd overall).
During his time in the NFL, he was part of 4 winning Super Bowl teams (V, XI, XV & XVIII), made the Pro Bowl eight-times and was a four-time First-Team All-Pro.
Hendricks was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987, inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1980 and inducted into the UM Ring of Honor in 1997.
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