Jerome Baker - January 11 | Press Conference. However, Ernest went undrafted and was only in the league for a year. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Bettis, 49, is now months away from fulfilling a promise he made to his mother to get a college degree, 18 years after he retired from a legendary career with the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh. From workout warriors to speed demons, there's a wide range of talent expected to turn heads: Sports Illustrated's Bruce Feldman: "My TV crew at FOX Sports saw some talented defensive players, but Vea was, by far, the most impressive defensive player I saw in person this year. The Los Angeles Rams drafted Bettis 10th overall in 1993. Then Khan, Mike Tomlin and Art Rooney II decide on the picks. Bettis's storied. [30], Governor Jennifer M. Granholm of the State of Michigan declared February 1, 2006, to be Jerome Bettis Day.[31]. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Both teams look like prime candidates to select him, but the way Duckett has risen, who can doubt he will be selected even higher? Mike Mamula, Boston College, 1995: Mamulas numbers remain impressive on their own, but you cant have an All-Combine Team without the guy who helped establish it as an event worth training for. . After that pit stop back in Notre Dame, "The Bus" stopped in Pittsburgh and revived his career. In April 2006, Bettis and his parents teamed up with Don Barden, the head of PITG Gaming LLC, in a bid for a casino on Pittsburgh's Northside to be called the Majestic Star. A native of Detroit, MI, Bettis would go on to play three seasons at Notre Dame, where he rushed for over 1,900 yards and scored 37 total touchdowns. The trade was made during the 1996 NFL Draft, and the effects of it were felt all the way through the 2005 season. Their combined career totals were also one of the biggest combined career totals for opposing running backs in history. Morris eventually pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and was cut by the team in June 1996, leaving Bettis as the featured back. In exchange for Bettis, the Rams drafted Ernie Conwell (second round of 1996 draft) and also received the Steelers fourth-round pick in 1997. What Duckett remembers most about the Super Bowl experience was entering radio row, ''tables and tables of radio stations, about 200 of them, from all over the country, and I visited with most of them,'' he said. I remember you beat up on us your rookie year and Im glad to have you. It was great to hear and to be going somewhere they wanted me. Bettis said finishing with a Super Bowl ring in his hometown Detroit was a Hollywood ending. Aaron Donald, Jadeveon Clowney, JJ Watt, Montez Sweat, Nick Perry, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Margus Hunt, Vita Vea, and a ton of others. Oliver Williams, C.S.C., who teaches the Religion, Spirituality and Work class that intrigued Bettis as an elective, confirmed that he participates regularly and relates the readings to his own work experiences. 1998 Playoff Momentum SSD - Endzone X-Press - Die-Cut #17 Jerome Bettis [PSA 8 NMMT] $47.40. He could take advantage of the time at home in Atlanta to try online classes. http://youtu.be/LypGDkupIQ4http://youtu.be/goBcNK-X0NsStephen Paea breaking the NFL Scouting Combine Record for Bench Press 225lbs X 49reps In the 2004 season opener, he carried the ball five times for a total of only one yard, a 0.2 yards per carry average. On January 31, 2006, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the City Council presented the key to the city to Bettis and declared the week "Jerome Bettis Week" for being "a shining example of what a kid with a dream from Detroit can accomplish with hard work and determination. He shares his thoughts on the trip and what an offer from #RollTide would mean (VIP) 247sports.com/college/alabam Jerome Bettis Jr and Jerome Bettis 1 13 117 Jerome Bettis Jr Retweeted Im just trying to be a normal student, which is almost impossible, he said. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2004. Bettis is eighth on the list of NFL rushing yards leaders. College Sports: "The Bus" finished his NFL career in January 2006 after 13 seasons, retiring immediately following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit. He quickly earned the nickname "The Battering Ram" as he rushed for 1,429 yards (second in the NFL), drawing comparisons to Earl Campbell. And a handful probably couldve played just about any position besides cornerback or lineman. Feb. 14In his post-retirement life, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis has done his fair share of media work at ESPN, NBC and locally at WPXI. Now, with the draft nine days away, he is rated by most teams as the best back the draft offers. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Shop COMC's extensive selection of jerome bettis football cards. Duckett is sort of the New Bus, except he is more like an S.U.V. Shouts of Give it to Bettis! roared from the stadium stands, and Holtz was happy to comply. Were already in that college mindset. At no point has anyone ever. Also: Julio Jones (with a broken foot! He graduated in May 2022 with a bachelor's degree in business. [13] As a rookie, he flourished under Chuck Knox's ground-oriented offense. On Monday he visited the Cleveland Browns, who own the No. Harris and Bettis had been ambassadors of the Steelers organization in recent years. "It is so strange. $21.23. [23] However, he scored 18 points on those carries with three touchdowns. I think thats the culmination, to be able to walk with my classmates if you will, in a strange way. He left Notre Dame in what would have been his senior year to enter the 1993 NFL Draft. Top Quarterback bench press reps. No quarterbacks participated in the bench press at the NFL Combine. Bettis was born February 16, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan. And Poe (at 346 lbs) just did it in 4.87 secs. Bettis started several businesses with his brother John, becoming involved in trucking, staffing, development and marketing, along with his television work. The moment follows nearly 30 years after he left the University of Notre Dame to play for the Los Angeles Rams and later the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nearly four years ago, T. J. Duckett was a senior quarterback and linebacker at a Kalamazoo, Mich., high school. All Rights Reserved. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Stephen Paea is the more recognizable figure at the top of the bench press rankings. File this one as: Things you love to see. He helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win a Super Bowl title in 2006 before retiring. Jerome Bettis explains how Franco Harris became a 'big brother' figure to him Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis explains how Franco Harris became a 'big brother' figure. This led to a student chant about how "Nobody stops the bus" that stuck for the rest of his tenure at the school. 10 overall pick in the 1993 NFL draft. Secondly, he scored three touchdowns in a win over Detroit to clinch a playoff berth on the last day of the season, which was his last game in Pittsburgh. After falling short as a finalist in 2013,[39] on January 31, 2015, Bettis was voted into The Pro Football Hall of Fame. [21] Immediately after the incident, however, Bettis commented "I did not say 'heads-tails. Bettis, who lived in Alumni Hall and spent significant time there in his first go-round, said he lives off campus and tries to limit his interaction with the student body. They were shocked to learn they had a new boy. Bettis was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.[2]. Bettis sat out the final week of the season, and when Martin rushed for 153 yards that week he passed Dickerson and Bettis for the final time. Jerome Bettis was born in Detroit, MI. I got a chance to talk to Coach (Bill) Cowher, Bettis recalled of the trade via Teresa Varley of steelers.com. Asked about the possibility of retirement, Bettis announced, "I played this game for a championship. For me, academics, that was the pathway for a higher education, Bettis said. At age 14, he was diagnosed with asthma. "The Bus" returned to Notre Dame decades after leaving the university to finish out his degree from the Mendoza School of Business. But the bench press can be a good representation of a players upper body strength, conditioning, endurance, and resolve under pressure. Jerome Bettis has 22 total rookie cards, all hailing from 1993 products. Signing autographs at a paper convention, Michael Scott tries to invite him to a room party, which Bettis declines. Bettis ran for 46 yards on 17 rushes, including one touchdown. You could hear a pin drop. And it was silent, Bettis said. Bettis makes a cameo as himself in the episode "The Convention" of season 3 of the NBC comedy series The Office. 17 catches for 190 yards and 4 touchdowns. He is a coach's dream: he has the speed to run past defenders and the power to run over them. 1993 Wild Card - Stat Smashers - Gold #WSS-68 Jerome Bettis. 8 on its list of the ten worst sports officiating calls of all time, even though later sound enhancements of the audio showed that Bettis said "hea-tails" and Bettis admitted starting to call "heads" before changing it to tails. The 40-yard sprints at the combine have had semi-electronic timing since 1999. ET start time) Saturday, March 4: Quarterbacks, wide . Sports Illustrated reports Jerome Bettis completed his business degree at the private Catholic research university.. He was sweating by the time his turn came and his fun fact was that he returned 30 years after leaving. Odds & lines subject to change. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. draft, he was projected to be among the top 10 backs selected. Jerome Bettis announced his return to Notre Dame to finish his business degree 30 years after leaving for a Hall of Fame pro football career in a thoroughly modern way. On May 21, 2006, Bettis received an honorary Doctoral degree from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. At 281 pounds last year, he ran an electronically timed 4.58, vertical jumped 40 inches, benched 475 pounds and squatted 700. No quarterbacks participated in the bench press at the NFL Combine. It's not that simple, because Johnson's 4.24 isn't a true electronic time either - the clock was started by hand. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! I think its easiest that I slip in, get to class and take care of business, and gracefully ease out.. PRO FOOTBALL; Before the Pro Draft, a Game Plan, https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/11/sports/pro-football-before-the-pro-draft-a-game-plan.html. Bettis appeared to call "tails" while the coin was in the air but referee Phil Luckett declared that Bettis called "heads" and awarded possession to Detroit, who would go on to win the game before Pittsburgh had the chance to have possession. Bush. ", 11/3/96 versus Rams: 19 carries, 129 yards, 2 touchdowns #Steelers pic.twitter.com/SKQB29uzEy, Steelers Depot (@Steelersdepot) April 18, 2020. In doing so, Bettis passed Eric Dickerson for 4th place on the all-time list. Let's stack those legends against each other. Unofficially, the all-time bench press record belongs to Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Justin Ernest, who completed 51 reps of 225 pounds at the 1999 NFL Combine. Bettis finished his 13 NFL seasons as the NFL's 5th all-time leading rusher with 13,662 yards and 91 touchdowns. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. ", SI: "Heres hoping the 6'6", 303-pounder will break the combine record in the bench press. It was January 23, 2005. A one-time 280-pound high school running back that saw himself as another Jerome Bettis, the 6'4" Vea has shed about five pounds after beginning his combine training in Arizona about seven weeks ago around 350. He returned to Notre Dame in 1996 when he was having a dispute with the St. Louis Rams and was considering retirement. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He was ultimately inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Jerome Bettis [PSA Authentic PSA/DNA Cert] $372.08. Bettis was the youngest of the three children born to Gladys and Johnnie Bettis in Detroit. Old Combine records are spotty, but Ive used a combination of numbers from the NFL and Pro Football Reference. Who has the most bench reps at the 2022 NFL Combine. The International Association of Athletics Federations says to add 0.24 seconds to hand-timed races to convert to the probable electronic timing. Hes a rangy 6'4", and Im told he is up to 252 pounds and has gotten a lot stronger. Later, Michael claims Bettis is nicknamed "The Bus" because he is afraid of flying. inDetroit,MI, College: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1993 Topps: #166 Jerome Bettis RC NM-MT OR BETTER *GMCARDS* at the best online prices at eBay! He used the inspiration of his mother, Jackie Barham, who died of lymphatic cancer when Duckett was a freshman at Michigan State; of his brothers, Tony and Tico, a Michigan State running back from 1989 to 1992; and of his father, Ted, a career high school coach in Kalamazoo. We noticed your adblocker is on. LB Jerome Baker met with the media on January 11, 2023. . At the time the deal was made, the Rams had just drafted running back Lawrence Phillips out of Nebraska in the first round, because it was decided that Bettis no longer fit their offensive scheme needs. However, because the team had already wrapped up its playoff position, he was rested for the regular-season finale and finished 26 yards short of the team's single-season record. The same children who outed his adventure to the world provided his original motivation. Bettis played 13 years in the league. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. pic.twitter.com/J0Xn7Up47n. Sports Illustrated's college football insider Bruce Feldman updated his 'Freaks List' on Monday, picking 10 players he's looking forward to seeing show out in front of NFL scouts. which meant the device needed to stay near the Steelers' bench during every game. When he first went back to school, he commented on his reasoning for why he decided to go back and pursue his degree. He was so stunned he swiveled around looking for a paparazzi camera, wondering how he was found out. Also, Bo Jackson, Auburn, 1986: Bos hand-timed 4.12 has been debated for decades. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 03:11. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. pic.twitter.com/KHkr6sKfrl NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) April 20, 2015 Three years later, Bettis contemplated retirement and his career nearly ended as a bust. Pittsburgh Steelers great Jerome Bettis fulfilled a longstanding promise last week. So do we assign Jackson a 4.36-second time and declare Johnson the combine 40 champ? I hope my journey serves as reminder that education is the true equalizer in life and it is never too late to start. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. Bettis ran for 39 yards on 15 carries, including a touchdown. In what would become one of the more lopsided trades in NFL history, on April 20, 1996, Bettis was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a third-round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, in exchange for the Steelers' second-round pick and their fourth-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. 11h 2025 WR Jerome Bettis Jr. the son of NFL Hall of Fame RB Jerome Bettis, was on campus at #Alabama Saturday for Junior Day. Notre Dame The NFL Scouting Combine has come a long way since the early days and the level of fitness is higher than ever this year. Street is expected to weigh in at 6'2" and around 285 pounds, and dont be surprised if hes clocked in the 4.5s in the 40-yard dash. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 81 (397th overall since 1960). Jerome Bettis right for 50 yards, touchdown pic.twitter.com/L5Y2drAu4e, BlitzburghUSAVideos (@sdextrasmedia) April 11, 2020, FLASHBACK FRIDAY: #Steelers opening drive against Rams in 1996 Jerome Bettis had 8 carries for 38 yards and a TD. So I go back, I look at my schedule. In 1993, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he played his first three seasons. During that 2004 season, Bettis and New York Jets running back Curtis Martin dueled for position on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard. Steelers legend Jerome Bettis joined Sports Illustrated to talk about the Super Bowl, but the subject turned to his famous nickname, and Jerome revealed he used to wish for a sexier moniker. Jerome Bettis played 192 games over his career. Bettis had sent his two kids a video of himself on campus on the first day of second semester to show them he was there and how cold it was. Duckett is expected to last no longer than 16 picks into the draft, which begins April 20 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. He Accomplished The Feat Nearly 30 Years After Leaving The University. Theres been a few nights where I looked at the syllabus and saw what was ahead of me and said to myself, What was I thinking?. When Duckett was born in 1981, his parents were expecting a girl. Its very enlightening, and Im excited and interested.. Now he is an NFL analyst for different ESPN programs, such as SportsCenter. A background of 18 years in business opens a chasm between Bettis and his fellow students, so he said he has to hold back from talking too much. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Other way around. After the game was over, Bettis found his parents in the crowd and mouthed the words "We're going home" to them. 28 years after leaving @NotreDame, I've completed my degree from the Mendoza School of Business. In college they called him Diesel. I dont know what the normal protocols are. Nearly two years ago, he was permanently switched to running back at Michigan State. Rookie cards, autographs and more. While Bettis finished with 1,542 more yards than Franco Harris on the NFL's all-time rushing list, Harris remains the Steelers all-time leading rusher because 3,091 of those yards came while Bettis was with the Rams. Steelers GM Omar Khan said not much changes in the draft process. Bettis rushed for 10,571 yards with the Steelers, and amassed 13,662 career yards, which puts him sixth overall in NFL history. He was given this nickname by former Steeler head coach Bill Cowher because whenever Pittsburgh was ahead and was ready to close out the game, Cowher would send in Bettis to run out the clock.[26]. As for Phillips, he ended up being a bust as a first-round selection, and only played two seasons with the Rams and a total of four in the NFL. Bettis said that despite his technical challenges, he is a much better student now than 30 years ago because he can put the concepts in context and wants to learn everything he can. ''It's like I've been led down a path where everything has happened as God planned, and on pro day I used everything I've been through my whole life, every football practice I've ever had and every game to make that day the biggest one of my whole career,'' Duckett said. The Hall of Fame running back who won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers . The assumption has been that Jackson's 4.12 was a hand-timed 40. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The trade occurred on April 20, 1996, the same day as the first day of the 1996 NFL Draft, as the Rams were trying to transition to more of a passing offense and felt that running back Jerome Bettis was already on the downside of his career while also feeling that Nebraska running back Lawrence Phillips would be a better fit for their offense. 2011 eTopps - Allen & Ginter's Super Bowl Champions #18 . When was Jerome Bettis born? Because now, my mind and my eyes have been opened to a new way of thinking, a new way of learning.. 2 from . Jalen Carter Named Subject of Arrest Warrant After Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia Teammate, Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Target at the NFL Combine Include Brian Branch, Nolan Smith, 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson, Boston Colleges Jaiden Woodbey Is Less Tweener, More Swiss Army Knife. Bettis starred in a Geico commercial in 2019, playing a running back in flag football that dominates the competition (49-0). Hines Ward, the MVP of the game, said during the Super Bowl commercial, "I'm going to Disney World and I'm taking The Bus!". I mean, I'm a dinosaur in the sense of school. [37] Bettis has also delivered over 1000 pairs of cleats to children in the Detroit school system.[38]. May 9, 2022. Jerome Bettis is 5-11 (180 cm) tall. Referee Chooses, Then Steelers Lose", "Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 12th, 2004", https://www.timesonline.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/08/01/how-jerome-bettis-became-bus/18514231007/, https://www.si.com/nfl/talkoffame/.amp/nfl/state-your-case-jerome-bettis, "TV Talk: Steelers legend Jerome Bettis guest stars on CBS sitcom 'The Neighborhood', Bettis joins bid for new Pittsburgh arena, Jerome Bettis Grille 36 opens Tuesday on N. Side, "Veteran Running Backs Offer Rookies Advice in Exclusive School of the Legends Interview", "Jerome Bettis Hosts Children's Asthma Sports Camp At Heinz Field", "Where Are They Now? With regards to Jerome Bettis autographed memorabilia, balls and jerseys are the most popular. Remember his 211 yards rushing, his game-winning and game-ending touchdown catch last fall against Michigan? University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN "I say to all our coaches that there are three things we should be concerned about versus integrity: Do things the right way, second is help these kids get a degree and do well in their lives, and the third is winning on the field," Notre Dame president Father John Jenkins said. "And Jerome getting a degree after all his success just underscores how important that is.". Bettis 20 touchdowns (16 rushing, 4 receiving) as a sophomore is a single-season record that still stands today. The Steelers were in need of a running back because Bam Morris, their power running back for the 1994 and 1995 seasons, was arrested in March 1996 for marijuana possession. He was a commentator for the NFL Network and a former NBC studio analyst for Football Night in America. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [20] Bettis was a second-team All-Pro choice in 1997 and set a then NFL record with two overtime touchdowns in the same season. On this day 25 years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the best trades in franchise history as they sent a second round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft and a fourth round selection in the 1997 NFL Draft to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for running back Jerome Bettis, along with a third round pick. Free shipping. His number joins a list of other unofficially retired numbers such as those of Terry Bradshaw and Hines Ward. It's not true electronic timing because while the clock is stopped electronically at the finish line, it's started by hand on the first movement by the runner. And the funniest damn thing about it was he finishes the 40, continues to run, waves to everybody, goes right through the tunnel and we dont see him again. Instead, they begin running when they are ready. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Bettis delivered a rousing speech to his teammates the day before the game, asking them to "Just get me to Detroit", his hometown, where Super Bowl XL was to be played. Before the Steelers' home opener of the 2006 NFL season, a large school bus drove onto the field, and Bettis stepped out to a massive crowd ovation. Tim Lester, a former NFL fullback who played eight seasons between 1992 and 1999, died Tuesday from coronavirus complications. Ultimately, however, Bettis's mistake did not result in a Steelers loss, as Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt missed a 46-yard game-tying field goal, ending the game with a 21-18 Steelers victory. He also asked Duckett to complete two other tasks during those seven weeks: visit New Orleans during Super Bowl week to meet and experience the N.F.L. My parents were very matter of fact about where I went to college. Copyright 2019-2023. Im struggling with technology.. The Steelers drafted Steve Conley (third round of 1996 draft) with the draft selection they acquired from the Bettis trade with the Rams. Embarrassing defenses seemed like second nature to The Bus, but college presented new challenges, especially after being away from the classroom for so long. ", SI: "A former high school basketball and volleyball star, the 6'6", 252-pound Gesicki was a matchup nightmare for defenses and will be one of the most explosive athletes in Indy. During a Thanksgiving Day game with the Detroit Lions on November 26, 1998, Bettis was sent out as the Steelers representative for the overtime coin toss. He ran 4.37 and 4.38. Former Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Jerome Bettis is officially a college graduate. The big news out of the scouting combine was the record for the 40-yard dash fell. There were barely any computers then, much less personal laptops. March 12 was pro day. A six-time Pro Bowl and two-time first-team All-Pro selection, he is regarded as one of the greatest power runners of all time and ranks eighth in NFL rushing yards. The All-Time All-Combine Team: Footballs greatest workout warriors ever, clearing every other 230-pound RB ever by more than an inch, modern Combine dashes arent entirely electronic, either, International Association of Athletics Federations says to add 0.24 seconds, with an unofficial time of 4.19 in unapproved shoes, is believed to have held the world record of 12-2, can only be topped by Harlem Globetrotters and international myths, people will believe anything about it to this day, How Madden RPOs could one day help bring back NCAA. In his sophomore year, he set the Notre Dame touchdown record with 20 in one season, with 16 rushing, and 4 receiving (23 total touchdowns including the 1992 Sugar Bowl, a record which still stands). Bettis stated he thought he could still help an NFL team with his running. 16 pick. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Find out more. A defensive tackle from Oregon State, Paea logged 49 bench reps at the 2011 NFL Combine. In 2010, Bettis joined School of the Legends (SOTL), an online community and partner of the NFLPA. A few do. Nearly a month ago, he was graded one of the top three backs. Now I retain much more information because its things that I want to know about. I dont remember watching him play live, but my mom is a huge football fan, Yatsuhashi said. This game included a play in which he ran over Bears' safety Mike Green and the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year linebacker Brian Urlacher on the goal line during a heavy snow squall. Audio Back 5s Back 10s Back 30s Calendar Chart Check Down Left Right Up Chromecast Off Chromecast On Close Closed Captions Bench Off Bench On Broad . These picks are based entirely on what happened at the Combine, not on college careers, pro careers, Draft results, or anything else. He retired as the NFLs fifth all-time leading rusher in 2006 after the Steelers won the Super Bowl and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. The first play from scrimmage went to the surehanded Bettis, who had not fumbled once the entire year. There was talk pre-combine that Sanders wouldnt run the 40 at all; he later said he would take his medicals, run his 40, and go home. 41.703234 Bettis is currently the host of The Jerome Bettis Show on WPXI-TV, filmed at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, airing Saturdays at 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Isaiah J. Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? [3] Bettis did not start playing football until high school, as his primary passion as a youth had been bowling. 25 years ago (4/20/96): #Steelers acquire Jerome Bettis from #Rams, select Jamain Stephens in first round of NFL draft. 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