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NFL Draft: 25 best first overall picks of all-time

By Gabe Encinas

18 Apr 1998: First overall pick Peyton Manning shows off his jersey after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Mandatory Credit: Ezra C. Shaw /Allsport
18 Apr 1998: First overall pick Peyton Manning shows off his jersey after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Mandatory Credit: Ezra C. Shaw /Allsport /
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Paul Hornung was the utility man for the Green Bay Packers, after being selected first overall in the 1957 NFL Draft. He was the first one in pro football history to win the Heisman Trophy, be selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, win an NFL MVP award, as well as being inducted into the both Pro and College Football Hall of Fame.

He played out his entire career with the Packers, playing halfback, quarterback and serving as the placekicker. He was the utility guy for the Packers, who led them to so much success during his time.

Two Pro Bowl selections, two First-Team All-Pro selections, four NFL Championships and one Super Bowl win, the very first Super Bowl to ever be played.

There is now a college football award, the Paul Hornung Award, awarded to the top running back in the nation. He finished his career with 3,711 rushing yards and 1,480 receiving yards, with a total of 72 touchdowns in his eight-year career.

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