Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
The Top 17 Players who Debuted in 1963
The following list of players made their pro debut in the 1963 season, ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position.
In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.
⇦ 1962 | 1964 ⇨ |
Player | Position | Status | Legends Score |
Willie Brown | CB | 51 | |
Bobby Bell | LB | 36 | |
John Mackey | TE | 32 | |
Jerrel Wilson | P | Eligible 1984 | 27 |
Dave Robinson | LB | 23 | |
Ed Budde | LG | Eligible 1982 | 22 |
George Saimes | S | Eligible 1978 | 19 |
Walt Sweeney | G | Eligible 1981 | 17 |
Buck Buchanan | DT | 16 | |
Winston Hill | RT | 16 | |
Bob Vogel | LT | Eligible 1978 | 11 |
Lee Roy Jordan | ILB | Eligible 1982 | 11 |
Andy Russell | LB | Eligible 1982 | 10 |
Jackie Smith | TE | 8 | |
Tom Woodeshick | FB | Eligible 1978 | 7 |
Bob Jeter | CB | Eligible 1979 | 7 |
Willie Richardson | WR | Eligible 1977 | 7 |
Additional Players from the 1963 Draft Class
Kermit Alexander, Don Brumm, Lee Roy Caffey, Mike Clark, Fred Cox, Hewritt Dixon, Paul Flatley, Karl Kassulke, Daryle Lamonica, Tony Liscio, Jerry Logan, Fred Miller, Bill Nelsen, Bob Reynolds, Walt Rock, Sam Silas, Larry Stallings, Jerry Stovall
⇦ 1962 | 1964 ⇨ |