List of Washington Redskins players
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Table:
#

Name

Pos.

College

GP

Seasons

61

Fran O'Brien

OL

Michigan State

83

1960–66

–

Gail O'Brien

OL

Nebraska

32

1934–36

57

Stu O'Dell

LB

Indiana

25

1974, 1976–77

75/79

Pat Ogrin

DL

Wyoming

8

1981–82

26

Ifeanyi Ohalete

S

Southern California

47

2001–03

40

Kenny Okoro

CB

Wake Forest

2

2014

25

Mike Oliphant

RB

Puget Sound

8

1988

52

Neal Olkewicz

LB

Maryland

150

1979–89

21

Les Olsson

OL

Mercer

57

1934–38

0

Johnny Olszewski

RB

California

31

1958–60

98

Brian Orakpo

LB

Texas

71

2009–14

87/89

Terry Orr

TE

Texas

96

1986–90, 1991–93

84

Tom Osborne

WR

Hastings

24

1960–61

88

Chet Ostrowski

E

Notre Dame

68

1954–59

23

Brig Owens

S

Cincinnati

158

1966–77

72

Don Owens

DL

Southern Mississippi

10

1957

96

Rich Owens

DL

Lehigh

42

1995–98

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Francis Joseph O'Brien ( April 17 , 1936 - October 21 , 1999 ) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League ( NFL ) who played for the Cleveland Browns ( 1959 ) , the Washington Redskins ( 1960-66 ) and the Pittsburgh Steelers ( 1966-68 ) . He played college football at Michigan State University .
Michigan State University ( MSU ) is a public research university in East Lansing , Michigan . MSU was founded in 1855 and served as a model for land-grant universities later created under the Morrill Act of 1862 . The university was founded as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan , one of the country 's first institutions of higher education to teach scientific agriculture . After the introduction of the Morrill Act , the college became coeducational and expanded its curriculum beyond agriculture . Today , MSU is one of the largest universities in the United States ( in terms of enrollment ) and has approximately 634,300 living alumni worldwide . U.S. News & World Report ranks its graduate programs the best in the U.S. in elementary teacher 's education , secondary teacher 's education , industrial and organizational psychology , rehabilitation counseling , African history ( tied ) , supply chain logistics and nuclear physics in 2019 . MSU pioneered the studies of packaging , hospitality business , supply chain management , and communication sciences . Michigan State is a member of the Association of American Universities , an organization of 62 leading research universities in North America . The university 's campus houses the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory , the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden , the Abrams Planetarium , the Wharton Center for Performing Arts , the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum , the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams , and the country 's largest residence hall system . The Michigan State Spartans compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference . Michigan State Spartans football won the Rose Bowl Game in 1954 , 1956 , 1988 and 2014 , and a total of six national championships . Spartans men 's basketball won the NCAA National Championship in 1979 and 2000 and has attained the Final Four eight times since the 1998-1999 season , including in 2019 with a victory over Duke .
Joseph Gail O'Brien ( November 14 , 1911 - July 7 , 1978 ) was an American football tackle in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Boston Redskins . He played college football at the University of Nebraska . After retiring from professional football , O'Brien became the offensive line coach at Loyola University of Los Angeles - now known as Loyola Marymount University - in 1946 , under head coach Tony DeLellis .
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( Nebraska , UNL , or NU ) is a public research university in Lincoln , Nebraska . It is the state 's oldest university and the largest in the University of Nebraska system . The state legislature chartered the university in 1869 as a land-grant university under the 1862 Morrill Act , two years after Nebraska became a state . Around the turn of the 20th century , the university began to expand significantly , hiring professors from eastern schools to teach its new professional programs and conducting groundbreaking research in agricultural sciences . The Nebraska method of ecological study developed during this time pioneered grassland ecology and laid the foundation for research in theoretical ecology for the rest of the century . The university is organized into eight colleges on two campuses in Lincoln with over 100 classroom buildings and research facilities . Nebraska 's athletic programs , known as the Cornhuskers , compete in NCAA Division I and are a member of the Big Ten Conference . NU 's football team has won 46 conference championships and claims five national championships , with an additional nine unclaimed . The school 's volleyball team has won five titles and appeared in the national semifinal nine other times . NU plays its home football games at Memorial Stadium and has sold out every game since 1962 . The stadium 's capacity of 91,585 people is famously larger than the population of Nebraska 's third-largest city .
Stewart Harry O'Dell ( born November 27 , 1951 ) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts . He played college football at the Indiana University and was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1974 NFL Draft .
Indiana University Bloomington ( IU Bloomington , IU , or simply Indiana ) is a public research university in Bloomington , Indiana . It is the flagship institution of the Indiana University system and , with over 40,000 students , its largest university . Indiana University is a Public Ivy university and consistently ranks in the top 100 national universities in the U.S. and among the top 50 public universities . It is a member of the Association of American Universities and has numerous schools and programs , including the Jacobs School of Music , the Luddy School of Informatics , Computing , and Engineering , the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs , the Kelley School of Business , the School of Public Health , the School of Nursing , the School of Optometry , the Maurer School of Law , the School of Education , the Media School , and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies . As of Fall 2017 , 43,710 students attend Indiana University . While 55.1% of the student body was from Indiana , students from all 50 states , Washington , D.C. , Puerto Rico and 165 countries were also enrolled . As of 2018 [ update ] , the average ACT score is a 28 and an SAT score of 1276 . The university is home to an extensive student life program , with more than 750 student organizations on campus and with around 17 percent of undergraduates joining the Greek system . Indiana athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are known as the Indiana Hoosiers . The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference ; since it does not have a mascot , all teams are known simply as Hoosiers . Indiana 's faculty , staff , and alumni include nine Nobel laureates , 17 Rhodes Scholars , 17 Marshall Scholars , and five MacArthur Fellows . In addition , students and alumni have won six Academy Awards , 49 Grammy Awards , 32 Emmy Awards , 20 Pulitzer Prizes , four Tony Awards , and 104 Olympic medals ( 55 gold , 17 silver , and 32 bronze ) .
Patrick John Ogrin ( born February 10 , 1958 ) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins . He also played for the now defunct United States Football League ( USFL ) Denver Gold in 1983 . He played college football at the University of Wyoming . He now works as a pharmacist for Walgreens in Alexandria , Louisiana .
The University of Wyoming ( UW ) is a public land-grant research university in Laramie , Wyoming . It was founded in March 1886 , four years before the territory was admitted as the 44th state , and opened in September 1887 . The University of Wyoming is unusual in that its location within the state is written into the state 's constitution . The university also offers outreach education in communities throughout Wyoming and online . The University of Wyoming consists of seven colleges : agriculture and natural resources , arts and sciences , business , education , engineering and applied sciences , health sciences , and law . The university offers over 120 undergraduate , graduate and certificate programs including Doctor of Pharmacy and Juris Doctor . In addition to on-campus classes in Laramie , the university 's Outreach School offers more than 41 degree , certificate and endorsement programs to distance learners across the state and beyond . These programs are delivered through the use of technology , such as online and video conferencing classes . The Outreach School has nine regional centers in the state , with several on community college campuses , to give Wyoming residents access to a university education without relocating to Laramie .
Ifeanyi Ohalete ( born May 22 , 1979 ) is a former American football strong safety in National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football at USC .
The University of Southern California ( USC , [ a ] SC , or Southern Cal ) is a private research university in Los Angeles , California . Founded in 1880 , it is the oldest private research university in California . For the 2018-19 academic year , there were 20,000 students enrolled in four-year undergraduate programs . USC also has 27,500 graduate and professional students in a number of different programs , including business , law , engineering , social work , occupational therapy , pharmacy , and medicine . It is the largest private employer in the city of Los Angeles and generates $ 8 billion in economic impact on Los Angeles and California . USC was one of the earliest nodes on ARPANET and is the birthplace of the Domain Name System . Other technologies invented at USC include DNA computing , dynamic programming , image compression , VoIP , and antivirus software . USC 's alumni include a total of 11 Rhodes Scholars and 12 Marshall Scholars . As of October 2018 , nine Nobel laureates , six MacArthur Fellows , and one Turing Award winner have been affiliated with the university . As of May 2018 , USC has conferred degrees upon 29 alumni who became billionaires . USC has graduated more alumni who have gone on to win an Academy Award than any other institution in the world by a significant margin . USC alumni have also played crucial roles in 21 of the top 25 highest-grossing films of all time , as of 2019 .
Chibuikem Kenneth Okoro ( born October 18 , 1989 ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He played college football at Wake Forest University and attended James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro , North Carolina . He has been a member of the San Diego Chargers , San Jose SaberCats and Washington Redskins . His name Chibuikem means God is my power in Igbo
Wake Forest University is a private research university in Winston-Salem , North Carolina . Founded in 1834 , the university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest , north of Raleigh , North Carolina . The Reynolda Campus , the university 's main campus , has been located north of downtown Winston-Salem since the university moved there in 1956 . The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center campus has two locations , the older one located near the Ardmore neighborhood in central Winston-Salem , and the newer campus at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter downtown . The university also occupies lab space at Biotech Plaza at Innovation Quarter , and at the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials . The university 's Graduate School of Management maintains a presence on the main campus in Winston-Salem and in Charlotte , North Carolina . Wake Forest has produced 15 Rhodes Scholars , including 13 since 1986 , four Marshall Scholars , 15 Truman Scholars and 92 Fulbright recipients since 1993. Notable people of Wake Forest University include author Maya Angelou , mathematician Phillip Griffiths , Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan , former sportscaster and athlete Billy Packer , athletes Chris Paul , Tim Duncan , Muggsy Bogues , Brian Piccolo and Arnold Palmer , and CEO Charlie Ergen . Wake Forest student athletes are known as the Demon Deacons and compete in the NCAA Division I - Atlantic Coast Conference .
Michael Nathaniel Oliphant ( born May 19 , 1963 ) is a former American football running back in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns . He also played in the Canadian Football League ( CFL ) for the Sacramento Gold Miners and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers .
The University of Puget Sound ( UPS or Puget Sound ) is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church and located in Tacoma , Washington . Puget Sound offers Bachelor of Arts , Bachelor of Science , Bachelor of Music , Master of Arts in Teaching , Master of Education , Master of Occupational Therapy , and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees . The university draws approximately 2,600 students from 44 states and 16 countries . It offers 1,200 courses each year in more than 50 traditional and interdisciplinary areas of study .
Neal T. Olky Olkewicz ( born January 30 , 1957 ) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League ( NFL ) who played his entire eleven-year career with the Washington Redskins from 1979 to 1989 .
The University of Maryland , College Park ( University of Maryland , UMD , or simply Maryland ) is a public research university in College Park , Maryland . Founded in 1856 , UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland . It is also the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area , with more than 41,000 students representing all fifty states and 123 countries , and a global alumni network of over 360,000 . Its twelve schools and colleges together offer over 200 degree-granting programs , including 92 undergraduate majors , 107 master 's programs , and 83 doctoral programs . UMD is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference . The University of Maryland 's proximity to the nation 's capital has resulted in many research partnerships with the federal government ; faculty receive research funding and institutional support from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health , the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) , the National Institute of Standards and Technology , the Food and Drug Administration , and the Department of Homeland Security . It is classified as a first tier research university by the Carnegie Foundation , and is labeled a Public Ivy , denoting a quality of education comparable to the private Ivy League . UMD is ranked among the top 100 universities both nationally and globally by several indices . In 2016 , the University of Maryland , College Park and the University of Maryland , Baltimore formalized their strategic partnership after their collaboration successfully created more innovative medical , scientific , and educational programs , as well as greater research grants and joint faculty appointments than either campus has been able to accomplish on its own . As of 2017 , the operating budget of the University of Maryland is approximately $ 2.1 billion . For the 2018 fiscal year , the university received a total of over $ 545 million in external research funding . In October 2017 , the university received a record-breaking donation of $ 219.5 million from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation , ranking among the largest philanthropic gifts to a public university in the country .
Carl Lester Olsson ( August 18 , 1909 - July 2 , 1972 ) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Boston/Washington Redskins . He attended Mercer University . After his playing career , Olsson was the football head coach for 25 years at Akron Manchester High School .
Mercer University is a private university with its main campus in Macon , Georgia . Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837 , it is the oldest private university in Georgia and enrolls more than 8,600 students in 12 colleges and schools : liberal arts , business , engineering , education , music , continuing and professional studies , law , theology , medicine , pharmacy , nursing , and health professions . Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance and has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa , the nation 's oldest collegiate honors society . Mercer has three major campuses : the historic ( main ) campus in Macon , a graduate and professional education campus in Atlanta , and a four-year campus of the School of Medicine in Savannah . Mercer also has regional academic centers in Henry County and Douglas County ; the Mercer University School of Law on its own campus in Macon ; teaching hospitals in Macon , Savannah , and Columbus ; a university press and a performing arts center , the Grand Opera House , in Macon ; and the Mercer Engineering Research Center in Warner Robins . The Mercer University Health Sciences Center encompasses Mercer 's medical , pharmacy , nursing , and health professions programs in Macon , Atlanta , Savannah , and Columbus . U.S. News and World Report has ranked Mercer second ( Emory University , first ) among private universities in Georgia for approximately 25 years . Overall , U.S. News and World Report ( 2020 edition ) ranks Mercer 153 among the 381 National Universities and as the 40th best value in terms of education relative to cost . Mercer has been cited by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its community engagement and was among the 113 institutions listed on the 2015 President 's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction . Mercer has an NCAA Division I athletic program and fields teams in eight men 's and ten women 's sports ; all university-sponsored sports compete in the Southern Conference except women 's sand volleyball , which is not sponsored by the SoCon , and thus compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference .
John Peter Olszewski ( December 21 , 1929 - December 8 , 1996 ) was an American football fullback . He played professionally in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Chicago Cardinals , Washington Redskins , and the Detroit Lions . He also played in the American Football League ( AFL ) for the Denver Broncos in 1962 . Olszewski was an All-American at the University of California , Berkeley and was drafted in the first round ( fourth overall ) of the 1953 NFL Draft .
The University of California , Berkeley ( UC Berkeley , Berkeley , Cal , or California ) is a public research university in Berkeley , California . Founded in 1868 , it is the flagship campus and the oldest of the ten campuses of the University of California . Berkeley has been ranked by numerous major education publications as among the top ten universities in the world . Berkeley is one of the 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities and had $ 789 million in R & D expenditures in the fiscal year ending June 30 , 2015 . Today , Berkeley maintains close relationships with three United States Department of Energy National Laboratories - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory - and is home to many institutes , including the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute and the Space Sciences Laboratory . Through its partner institution University of California , San Francisco ( UCSF ) , Berkeley also offers a joint medical program at the UCSF Medical Center . As of October 2019 [ update ] , Berkeley alumni , faculty members and researchers include 107 Nobel laureates , the third most of any university worldwide , as well as 25 Turing Award winners , and 14 Fields Medalists . They have also won 19 Wolf Prizes , 45 MacArthur Fellowships , 20 Academy Awards , 19 Pulitzer Prizes , and 207 Olympic medals . In 1930 , Ernest Lawrence invented the cyclotron at Berkeley , based on which UC Berkeley researchers along with Berkeley Lab have discovered or co-discovered 16 chemical elements - more than any other university . During the 1940s , Berkeley physicist J. R. Oppenheimer , the Father of the Atomic Bomb , led the Manhattan project to create the first atomic bomb . In the 1960s , Berkeley was particularly noted for the Free Speech Movement as well as the anti-Vietnam War movement led by its students . In the 21st century , Berkeley has become one of the leading universities in producing entrepreneurs and its alumni have founded or co-founded many companies worldwide , including five classified as Fortune 500 Companies as of 2017 .
Brian Ndubisi Orakpo ( born July 31 , 1986 ) is a former American football outside linebacker who played 10 seasons in the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for the University of Texas , was recognized as a unanimous All-American , and was drafted by the Washington Redskins with the thirteenth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft . He also played for Tennessee Titans , and was selected to four Pro Bowls .
The University of Texas at Austin ( UT Austin ) is a public research university in Austin , Texas . It was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System . The University of Texas was inducted into the Association of American Universities in 1929 , becoming only the third university in the American South to be elected . The institution has the nation 's eighth-largest single-campus enrollment , with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculty and staff . A Public Ivy , it is a major center for academic research , with research expenditures exceeding $ 615 million for the 2016-2017 school year . The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries , including the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art , and operates various auxiliary research facilities , such as the J. J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory . Among university faculty are recipients of the Nobel Prize , the Pulitzer Prize , the Wolf Prize , the Primetime Emmy Award , the Abel Prize , the Turing Award , and the National Medal of Science , as well as many other awards . As of October 2019 , 12 Nobel Prize winners , two Turing Award winners and two Fields medalists have been affiliated with the school as alumni , faculty members or researchers . Student athletes compete as the Texas Longhorns and are members of the Big 12 Conference . Its Longhorn Network is the only sports network featuring the college sports of a single university . The Longhorns have won four NCAA Division I National Football Championships , six NCAA Division I National Baseball Championships , thirteen NCAA Division I National Men 's Swimming and Diving Championships , and has claimed more titles in men 's and women 's sports than any other school in the Big 12 since the league was founded in 1996 .
Terrance F. Orr ( born September 27 , 1961 ) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers . He played high school football for Cooper High School in Abilene , Texas , and college football at the University of Texas . In August 2001 , Orr was sentenced to fourteen months in prison for defrauding three former Redskins players ( including Art Monk ) and a Georgia businessman with a failed shoe company .
The University of Texas at Austin ( UT Austin ) is a public research university in Austin , Texas . It was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System . The University of Texas was inducted into the Association of American Universities in 1929 , becoming only the third university in the American South to be elected . The institution has the nation 's eighth-largest single-campus enrollment , with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculty and staff . A Public Ivy , it is a major center for academic research , with research expenditures exceeding $ 615 million for the 2016-2017 school year . The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries , including the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art , and operates various auxiliary research facilities , such as the J. J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory . Among university faculty are recipients of the Nobel Prize , the Pulitzer Prize , the Wolf Prize , the Primetime Emmy Award , the Abel Prize , the Turing Award , and the National Medal of Science , as well as many other awards . As of October 2019 , 12 Nobel Prize winners , two Turing Award winners and two Fields medalists have been affiliated with the school as alumni , faculty members or researchers . Student athletes compete as the Texas Longhorns and are members of the Big 12 Conference . Its Longhorn Network is the only sports network featuring the college sports of a single university . The Longhorns have won four NCAA Division I National Football Championships , six NCAA Division I National Baseball Championships , thirteen NCAA Division I National Men 's Swimming and Diving Championships , and has claimed more titles in men 's and women 's sports than any other school in the Big 12 since the league was founded in 1996 .
Thomas William Osborne ( born February 23 , 1937 ) is a former American football player , coach , college athletics administrator , and politician from Nebraska . He served as head football coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1973 to 1997 . After being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999 , Osborne was elected to Congress in 2000 from Nebraska 's third district as a Republican . He served three terms ( 2001-2007 ) , returned to the University of Nebraska as athletic director in 2007 , and retired in 2013 . Osborne played college football as a quarterback and wide receiver at Hastings College , and soon after finishing his brief NFL career he was hired by Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney as an assistant . Osborne was named Devaney 's successor in 1973 , and over the next 25 years established himself as one of the best coaches in college football history with his trademark I-form offense and revolutionary strength , conditioning , and nutrition programs . He retired with a career record of 255-49-3 ( .836 ) , 13 conference titles , and three national championships . He coached 53 All-Americans , including 1983 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier . Osborne 's 1995 national championship team is considered by many to be the best in college football history .
Hastings College is a private , church-related , residential liberal arts college in Hastings , Nebraska .
Chester Casmir Ostrowski ( April 8 , 1930 - October 10 , 2001 ) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins . He played college football at the University of Notre Dame , where he received BA in history , and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1952 NFL Draft .
The University of Notre Dame du Lac ( or simply Notre Dame /ˌnoʊtərˈdeɪm/ NOH-tər-DAYM , or ND ) is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame , Indiana , outside the city of South Bend . It was founded in 1842 by Rev . Edward Sorin . The main campus covers 1,261 acres ( 510 ha ) in a suburban setting ; it contains a number of recognizable landmarks , such as the Golden Dome , the Word of Life mural ( commonly known as Touchdown Jesus ) , Notre Dame Stadium , and the Basilica . Notre Dame has consistently been recognized as one of the top universities in the United States , in particular for its undergraduate education . Undergraduate students are organized into six colleges . The School of Architecture is known for teaching New Classical Architecture and for awarding the annual Driehaus Architecture Prize . The university offers over 50 yearlong study programs abroad and over 15 summer programs . Notre Dame 's graduate program has more than 50 master , doctoral and professional degree programs offered by the six schools , including the Notre Dame Law School and an MD-PhD program offered in combination with the Indiana University School of Medicine . It maintains a system of libraries , cultural venues , artistic and scientific museums , including the Hesburgh Library and the Snite Museum of Art . The majority of the university 's 8,000 undergraduates live on campus in one of 31 residence halls , each with its own traditions , legacies , events , and intramural sports teams . The university 's approximately 134,000 alumni are considered one of the strongest college alumni networks in the U.S .
Brigman P. Owens ( born February 16 , 1943 ) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins . He played college football at the University of Cincinnati .
The University of Cincinnati ( UC or Cincinnati ) is a public research university in Cincinnati , Ohio . Founded in 1819 as Cincinnati College , it is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati and has an annual enrollment of over 44,000 students , making it the second largest university in Ohio . It is part of the University System of Ohio .
Donald Fred Owens ( April 3 , 1932 - August 17 , 1997 ) was an American football defensive and offensive tackle in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins , the Philadelphia Eagles , and the St. Louis Cardinals . Born in St. Louis , Missouri , Owens played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi and was drafted in the third round of the 1957 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers .
The University of Southern Mississippi ( USM or Southern Miss ) is a public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg , Mississippi . It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor 's , master 's , specialist , and doctoral degrees . The university is classified among R1 : Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity . Founded on March 30 , 1910 , the university is a dual campus institution , with the main campus located in Hattiesburg and the other large campus , Gulf Park , in Long Beach . It has five additional teaching and research sites , including the John C. Stennis Space Center and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ( GCRL ) . Originally called the Mississippi Southerners , the Southern Miss athletic teams became the Golden Eagles in 1972 . The school 's colors , black and gold , were selected by a student body vote shortly after the school was founded . While mascots , names , customs , and the campus have changed , the black and gold colors have remained constant . USM offers 16 sport programs at the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) .
Ritchie Darryl Owens ( born May 22 , 1972 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League ( NFL ) for the Washington Redskins , Miami Dolphins , Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks . He played college football at Lehigh University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL Draft .
Lehigh University ( LU ) is a private research university in Bethlehem , Pennsylvania . It was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer . Its undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971-72 academic year . As of 2019 [ update ] , the university had 5,047 undergraduate students and 1,802 graduate students . Lehigh has four colleges : the P.C . Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science , the College of Arts and Sciences , the College of Business and Economics , and the College of Education . The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest , with 35% of the university 's students . The university offers a variety of degrees , including Bachelor of Arts , Bachelor of Science , Master of Arts , Master of Science , Master of Business Administration , Master of Engineering , Master of Education , and Doctor of Philosophy . Lehigh has produced Pulitzer Prize winners , Fulbright Fellows , members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and of the National Academy of Sciences , and National Medal of Science winners .