Jim Brown tops Sports Illustrated's all-time college football player list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Sports Illustrated has named Jim Brown as the greatest college football player of all time. This announcement occurs ahead of the upcoming college football season as part of a summer series ranking the top 50 college players. Brown, a Syracuse legend, had an outstanding senior season in 1956, leading Division I in rushing touchdowns and excelling in multiple sports. The list features renowned players such as Herschel Walker and Barry Sanders, with Brown’s all-around collegiate athletic achievements highlighted as unparalleled.
- •Jim Brown led Division I with 13 rushing touchdowns in 1956.
- •Brown also excelled in basketball, track, and lacrosse at Syracuse.
- •The top 10 includes notable players like Herschel Walker and Barry Sanders.
- •The announcement comes during the summer months ahead of the new season.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Syracuse football legend Jim Brown named SI’s greatest college football player
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