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2.Bo Jackson
Brand: Nike
Draft: 1986 NFL Draft
Selection: Number One Overall
Signature Line: Bo Jackson Air Trainer
After dominating the SEC with the Auburn Tigers, Bo Jackson became a bonafide legend in the South. After declaring for the NFL Draft, Bo Jackson informed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that he would choose to pursue professional baseball if they took him with the number one overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft. Well, Tampa ultimately did and Bo darted for the MLB, becoming a star for the Kansas City Royals.
After taking a season off, Bo would ultimately end up with the Los Angeles Raiders and lead their charge in a new city. Although Bo’s time in the NFL was brief and albeit stellar, his impact would be noticed for decades, as his iconic Bo Knows campaign continues to live on. With his notable trainers gracing retailer shelves in various decades, Jackson’s impact made him a formidable candidate with our number two spot.
