Billy Sims Highlights

A forgotten runningback. Sims was a powerful runner with good speed. Won the Heisman Trophy in 1978 and was drafted 1st overall in the 1980 NFL Draft, making an immediate impact (won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year). His career was cut short after a knee injury suffered during the 1984 season. Ran for over 5,000 yards and scored 47 total touchdowns in his career with the Lions.