Winston-Salem State University

Drafted in the fourth round by the San Diego Chargers in 1991, Yancey Thigpen spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Tennessee Titans in 1998.  Known throughout the league as a big-play receiver, Thigpen was a two-time Pro Bowl selection who holds the record for the longest touchdown in the game’s history, a 93-yard grab in 1995.  During his tenure in Pittsburgh Thigpen set season records for receptions and receiving yards while also posting two 1,000-yard receiving seasons.  When he signed with the Titans in 1998 he became the highest paid receiver in the NFL at the time.  Thigpen also appeared in two Super Bowls, one with the Titans and one with the Steelers.