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10 former college football standouts who’ll impact American Alliance of Football

By Luke Feliciano

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 20: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines runs 44 yards during the the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 12-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 20: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines runs 44 yards during the the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 12-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DECEMBER 27: Bishop Sankey #25 of the Washington Huskies rushes for a twelve yard touchdown against the BYU Cougars during the first quarter in the Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on December 27, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DECEMBER 27: Bishop Sankey #25 of the Washington Huskies rushes for a twelve yard touchdown against the BYU Cougars during the first quarter in the Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on December 27, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

2. Bishop Sankey, RB, San Diego Fleet

Bishop Sankey was a notable running back out of Washington and ranks first all-time in program history for rushing yards (1,870) in a single season.

Sankey is another player on this list that left school early –– after his junior season –– while placing his stamp on Washington history in the latter two years.

In his Huskies’ career, Sankey rushed for 3,496 yards and 37 touchdowns. By the conclusion of his career, he averaged a robust 5.4 yards per carry and in his senior season, received more than 300 carries.

Sankey’s college play subsequently led to being drafted in the second round of the 2014 draft by the Tennesse Titans –– the team he is most known for playing on.

Although his college numbers were mind-boggling, that type of success never directly presented itself in the NFL.

After playing for four different NFL teams in as many seasons, his totals measured just 762 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

In terms of age, Sankey is in the middle-of-the-pack at 26. So, he still has a decent chance at going back to the NFL. However, this time around he could benefit from being the feature back for the San Diego Fleet.

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