Rutgers University boasts a remarkably proud athletic history, producing legendary sports icons across professional and collegiate competition. Among the greatest athletes in school history are Pro Bowl safety Deron Cherry, standout running back Ray Rice, record-setting NFL running back Isiah Pacheco, Super Bowl champion defensive backs Devin and Jason McCourty, and legendary multi-talented athlete and civil rights pioneer Paul Robeson, whose extraordinary accomplishments cemented an enduring legacy of athletic excellence both on the gridiron and across global society.