![]() ![]() Lott switched to the safety position in 1985. His outstanding play resulted in his finishing second for Rookie of the Year honors, behind New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor. In his first season, he recorded seven interceptions, helped the 49ers to win Super Bowl XVI, and also became only the second rookie in NFL history to return three interceptions for touchdowns. The level of skill demonstrated by the 6-foot, 203-pound standout was instantly recognized, and from the very beginning of training camp he had the job as the 49ers' starting left cornerback. He was also supposedly one of the reasons that USC teammate Riki Ellison got into the NFL after he and Jerry Attaway (their USC conditioning coach) convinced Bill Walsh to take a chance on him.Īfter college, Lott was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round (8th overall pick) of the 1981 NFL Draft. After much consideration, head coach John Robinson asked Lott to play defense because he was a better tackler than Allen. Upon entering USC, Lott and teammate and future NFL star Marcus Allen were both considered for the tailback and safety positions. ![]() He was also a 1995 inductee to the USC Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was inducted as one of 15 new members (I-A class) of the College Football Hall of Fame. Lott was a unanimous All-American and team captain in 1980. During his years at USC (1977–1980), he helped the team to a share of the 1978 national championship and played in the 19 Rose Bowls. Lott graduated from the University of Southern California in 1981 with a degree in public administration. ![]() Lott was also the winner of the Ken Hubbs Award, given to the greater San Bernardino, California area's top male high school athlete. The football stadium was recently named after Lott, even though he never played in the stadium. It is commonly thought that he was the best player on his team, he started as a wide receiver in 1975 as a sophomore, started at wide receiver and safety in 1976 as a junior, and in 1977 he started at quarterback and safety. He considered his time at Eisenhower High School the best years of his life. īorn in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lott attended Frisbie Junior High and Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California, where he played football under Coach Bill Christopher and graduated in 1977. Lott was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, and is widely considered one of the best defensive backs in NFL history. A first-round pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, he played professionally for the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Lott played college football for the University of Southern California, and was honored as a consensus All-American. Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott (born May 8, 1959) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback, free safety, and strong safety in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Rated #11 NFL Player of all-time by NFL.com.Pro Football Hall of Fame (2000 Inductee).4× Super Bowl Champion ( XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV).*Offseason and/or practice squad member only Last played in 1995 for the New York Jets Debuted in 1981 for the San Francisco 49ers ![]()
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