Ahmad Rashad

Ahmad Rashad became a First-team All-American in 1971 while at the University of Oregon, setting school records with 2,036 rushing yards, 1,565 receiving yards on 131 receptions, and 36 career touchdowns. In 1972, he was the fourth overall selection in the NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, making the UPI all-rookie team. After legally changing his name to Ahmad Rashad in 1973, he played two seasons with the Cardinals before joining the Buffalo Bills in 1974.

Rashad’s collegiate and professional achievements were recognized with induction into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007, in addition to being named to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor, 25th Anniversary Team, 40th Anniversary Team, and 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010. Following his distinguished football career, Rashad seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting, establishing himself as an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster for NBC and ABC. He spent 20 years with NBC Sports, where he covered NFL, NBA, and MLB contests as a prominent studio anchor and game reporter. Rashad gained widespread recognition as the host of ‘NBA Inside Stuff’ for 16 seasons, from 1990 to 2004, and later hosted ‘NBA Access with Ahmad Rashad’ from 2005 to 2011.

Beyond sports, Rashad expanded his hosting repertoire, helming diverse shows such as ‘Real TV,’ ‘Celebrity Mole,’ and ‘Caesars Challenge.’ As of 2021, he continues to engage audiences as a member of the New York Knicks’ digital content team, creating video content for their YouTube channel and serving as an emcee for various events at Madison Square Garden.