New Jersey, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire rank top college athletes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
As part of the USA250 initiative, lists of the 10 greatest college athletes from New Jersey, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Hampshire have been released. Notable athletes include Carli Lloyd from Rutgers and Tommie Frazier from Nebraska, both recognized for their historic contributions to college sports. The evaluations highlight the rich athletic histories of each state and celebrate figures who made significant impacts at their respective programs. Each list showcases athletes across various sports, reflecting the diversity and talent within collegiate athletics in their states.
- •Top college athletes include Carli Lloyd and Tommie Frazier.
- •Lists feature athletes primarily from Rutgers, Nebraska, UNLV, and Dartmouth.
- •Athletes chosen for historical impact and individual achievements.
- •Nebraska boasts a storied football legacy with significant figures.
- •New Jersey recognized for both men's and women's sports achievements.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: The 10 greatest Nevada college athletes ranked
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Nebraska
- 8:59 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from New Hampshire ranked
"Dartmouth and New Hampshire dominate the college landscape in the Granite State. They also dominate our list of the state's 10 best college athletes.
"Princeton and Rutgers are the two biggest university represented on our list of the 10 greatest college athletes from the state of New Jersey.
"As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Nebraska:
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:04 AMUSA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked
Princeton and Rutgers are the two biggest university represented on our list of the 10 greatest college athletes from the state of New Jersey.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:03 AMUSA250: The 10 greatest Nevada college athletes ranked
Nevada and UNLV are the two prominent colleges in the state and they lead our list of 10 best college athletes from the Silver State.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:03 AMUSA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Nebraska
As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Nebraska:
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:59 AMUSA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from New Hampshire ranked
Dartmouth and New Hampshire dominate the college landscape in the Granite State. They also dominate our list of the state's 10 best college athletes.
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