Ronnie Lott

Born May 8, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was Ronnie Lott who was Southern California’s coveted Defensive Back in the seasons of 1977 to 1980. The National Football Foundation tells us that Ronnie was one of the hardest hitting players in college football, not just in the defensive backs group, but one of the most feared tacklers regardless of position. But Lott's hitting ability does not totally define his collegiate prowess. Ronnie was also an adept pass defender who intercepted eight passes to lead the nation in this category during his senior season. As a sophomore he was part of the 1978 USC National Championship team. The following year, the Trojans were undefeated and ranked second nationally. Overall, these Coach John Robinson-led teams put together a 28-game unbeaten streak. The College Football Hall of Fame proudly placed a display in honor of Ronnie Lott into their legendary museum in 2002. The San Francisco 49ers used their first round selection in the 1981 NFL Draft to bring Lott to their franchise. As a Rookie the versatile player was moved from his college position of safety to play left cornerback for the Niners according to ProFootballHOF.com. During his remarkable career he earned All-NFL honors at three different positions; corner, free safety and strong safety as his position flexibility allowed his coaches to use him in a variety of schemes. He was productive too as Ronnie recorded 100 tackles in five different seasons of his 14 year career and led the League in interceptions twice! Lott was the defensive centerpiece in four Super Bowl wins for San Fran and his 63 career interceptions with 5 pick sixes show what a ball hawk he was in addition to his punishing style of play scaring receivers, backs and QBs all at the same time. In 2000 Ronnie Lott was enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. NFL Jersey 42

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