University of Nevada quarterback Jeff Rowe was drafted in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft. For any Nevada alumnus NFL stardom is a long shot and Rowe has a tough road ahead of him before carving out his niche in the professional ranks. In light of the recent draft here is one man's opinion of Nevada's greatest contributions to the NFL.
1. Marion Motley (1940-42): The only University of Nevada player in the NFL Hall of Fame. Member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Helped integrate professional football.
2. Charles Mann (1980-82): Four time Pro Bowler and three time Super Bowl champion with the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers. Amassed 83 sacks in 12 seasons from his defensive end spot.
3. Brock Marion (1989-92): A 7th round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 1993 went to three Pro Bowl in his 12 year career.
4. Frank Hawkins (1977-80): A member of the College Football Hall of Fame and played 7 seasons with the Oakland Raiders. Finished his Nevada career with 5,333 rushing yards, third in NCAA history, 
and his number 27 was subsequently retired by the Wolf Pack.
5. Nate Burleson (2000-02): Parlayed second team All American status by the AP, CNN/SI and the Sporting News into a 3rd round selection by the Minnesota Vikings. Had a breakout season in 2004 with 1,006 receiving yards and 9 TD's while lining up with Randy Moss.
Honorable Mention: Charles Wright: AKA Papa Shango or the Godfather. Wright never made the NFL but had a memorable pro wrestling career and retired in 2002 from the WWE
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