The University of California, Los Angeles has cultivated a prestigious, highly productive athletic legacy by developing elite football talent that successfully transitions into superstar careers in the National Football League. Among the most famous former Bruins to achieve greatness on Sundays are legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, dynamic running back Maurice Jones-Drew, stellar defensive back Kenny Easley, record-setting safety Cade McNown, dominant offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, and prolific running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar, all of whom carried their Westwood training into professional excellence.