Aqib Talib

Aqib Talib

Talib earned a number of national honors after helping Kansas to its 12-1 record during the 2007 season, including being named Orange Bowl MVP. He finished the 2007 campaign with 66 tackles, while tallying a team-best 13 passes broken up and five interceptions. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns, including a 60-yarder for the first score against Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. In his three-year Jayhawk career, Talib registered 13 interceptions to rank second all-time at Kansas and added 45 passes broken up. In 2007 he became an offensive threat as well, pulling in eight receptions for 182 yards and four touchdowns as a part-time wide receiver. Talib used his time at KU as a stepping stone to even greater success at the next level. After being drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Talib led a 12 year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. A four-time NFL Pro-Bowler, Talib helped lead the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl 50 championship in February 2016.

Position

Cornerback

Years

2005-07

Induction Date

Sept. 2, 2017

Career Stats

13 Career Interceptions
322 Career Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
162 Career Tackles