Marshall Faulk

Marshall Faulk, the second overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft, immediately established himself as one of the National Football League’s most dynamic talents, earning both the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award and Pro Bowl MVP in his debut season with the Indianapolis Colts. He earned first-team All-American honors in 1991, followed by the WAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1992, accumulating over 1,600 rushing yards in his sophomore year. Following his groundbreaking rookie year with the Colts where he rushed for 1,282 yards and 11 touchdowns, Faulk continued his elite performance over five seasons, consistently rushing for over 1,000 yards and leading the league in total yards from scrimmage in 1998. In 1999, he was traded to the St.

Louis Rams, becoming a central figure in their ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ offense. In his first year with the Rams, Faulk achieved an NFL record 2,429 yards from scrimmage and was instrumental in the team’s Super Bowl XXXIV victory. That same year, he became the first running back in NFL history to accumulate over 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. Faulk’s career peaked with a series of prestigious accolades, including earning the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 2000 and securing the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award for three consecutive seasons from 1999 to 2001.

In 2025, he will embark on a new chapter, joining the Colorado Buffaloes football team as their running backs coach, further cementing his legacy as a leader and mentor in the sport.