No arguments here:
USF Bulls have had some standout football players over the years. Here are some of the best and most notable USF football players ever:
USF has produced several other notable players, but those names stand out as some of the best historically.
USF Bulls have had some standout football players over the years. Here are some of the best and most notable USF football players ever:
1. Warren Sapp
- Defensive tackle, played in the early 1990s
- Pro Football Hall of Famer
- Dominant force on defense, went on to have a Hall of Fame NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders
2. Brian Kelly (coach, but influential)
- Not a player, but worth mentioning as a coach who helped elevate USF football
3. Quinton Flowers
- Quarterback (2014–2017)
- One of the most dynamic dual-threat QBs in USF history
- Rushed for over 3,400 yards and passed for over 5,000 yards in his college career
4. Blake Barnett
- Quarterback with notable moments for USF (transferred from Alabama)
5. Ronde Barber
- Defensive back, played early 1990s
- Had a long, successful NFL career primarily with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Known for his intelligence and versatility in the secondary
6. Gerald McCoy
- Defensive tackle, played 2007–2009
- 6-time NFL Pro Bowler
- USF’s first-ever first-round NFL draft pick (3rd overall)
7. Mike Jenkins
- Cornerback, early 2000s
- Played several years in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs
USF has produced several other notable players, but those names stand out as some of the best historically.
