LORMAN, Miss. – Legendary quarterback Steve McNair from Alcorn State University was one of 32 NFL players to be chosen by ESPN as one of the best small-college studs ever.
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According to ESPN:
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"The Houston Oilers selected McNair with the No. 3 pick in the 1995 NFL draft. McNair helped lead Tennessee to a Super Bowl appearance in 1999, the franchise's first season being known as the Titans. He went on to lead the Titans to three more playoff appearances and was named to three Pro Bowls. McNair's best season was in 2003, when he led the NFL with a 100.4 passer rating and was named co-MVP with Peyton Manning.Â
-- Turron Davenport"
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At Alcorn, McNair quarterbacked the Braves to a pair of SWAC Championships and FCS Playoff appearances in 1992 and 1994. He guided the Braves to perfect 13-0 at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium, as Alcorn led the FCS in home attendance average (26,203) his senior season.
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McNair remains as the FCS all-time passing leader with 14,496 yards. He also holds career FCS records for total yards (16,823), most games gaining 200 yards (41 times), 300 yards (32 times), 400 yards (15 times) and 500 yards (9 games). Additionally, McNair holds the FCS record for most yards gained in a career against a single opponent with 1,772 against Jackson State from 1991-94.
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