
11. Barry Sanders
A Detroit Lions hero, many people were actually worried that Sanders was too small for the NFL. However, the running back was a ball of muscle and was devastating when released upon opposition teams. There was no stopping him as he took the league by storm in his rookie season.

The 1989 Offensive Rookie of the Year tore the league to shreds. He carried the ball 280 times for 1,470 yards in a highly effective year. He also contributed with 14 touchdowns. Sanders went on to play in 10 Pro Bowls and was the 1997 NFL MVP. Furthermore, many believe that he’s the best player never to win the Super Bowl.