16. Kansas: Barry Sanders (Wichita)
A standout at Wichita North High School, Sanders was initially overlooked by major college programs due to his small stature. He eventually landed at Oklahoma State, where he produced the greatest individual season in college football history in 1988, winning the Heisman Trophy. In the NFL, he became a Detroit Lions legend, utilizing ankle-breaking agility and unmatched balance to rack up 15,269 rushing yards in just ten seasons before abruptly retiring in his prime.